Clinical Manager

Catalight•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Manager leads and empowers care teams serving children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), helping clients build independence, communication and social skills, and quality of life. The role develops and implements personalized, evidence-based treatment plans and assessments, supervises and mentors Program Supervisors and Registered Behavior Technicians, and supports a positive, effective service environment. The position tracks client progress through data-collection procedures, reviews and modifies treatment as appropriate, maintains client documentation, and submits progress reports to insurance providers. It also involves collaboration with families, caregivers, and other service providers to support the use of ABA techniques in clients’ homes. The role requires travel to multiple work sites and client homes, occasional driving, and the physical and emotional capacity to meet the demands of client-facing work.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
BCBA® or BCBA-D certification in good standing.
Three years of experience working with children and/or adults with autism, including experience administering the ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, and/or Essentials for Living.
At least 12 units of coursework from an approved BACB course sequence or equivalent experience, with demonstrated skills in ABA programming and case supervision.
At least two years of experience providing staff direction and development in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated integrity and adherence to the BACB Ethical Code.
Knowledge of HIPAA practices and adherence to related policies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Valid California Driver’s License with insurance and a clean driving record.
Ability to pass health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing under company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice and clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, Safety Care, and National Provider Identifier (NPI) certifications.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, lift up to 40 pounds, and spend time on one’s feet.
Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including frequent exposure to individuals with disabilities, occasional emergency situations and trauma, and constant client contact requiring concentration and sound decision-making.
Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to support clients’ independence, communication and social skills, and quality of life.
Administer assessments, including VB-MAPP, SSIS, FAST, Skills Streaming, and EFL.
Supervise, train, and mentor Program Supervisors and Registered Behavior Technicians in ABA concepts.
Conduct fidelity checks and performance reviews, and provide coaching and feedback to improve team effectiveness.
Design and implement data-collection procedures to track client progress and inform treatment modifications.
Manage client documentation, review data, and submit timely progress reports to insurance providers.
Collaborate and communicate with families, caregivers, and other service providers, equipping them to implement ABA techniques at home.
Travel to multiple work sites and client homes and occasionally drive to and from offices and client homes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; coverage begins on the first of the month after 30 days.
Free, confidential mental health support through Lyra, along with legal, financial, and child, elder, and pet care resources.
Fertility and family-planning support through Maven, up to $10,000 lifetime.
Up to 12 days of sick/wellness leave per year and a Sick/Wellness Leave Donation Program.
Vacation of up to 15 days annually during the first two years, 20 days by year three, and 25 days by year six and beyond.
10 paid holidays per year and up to two Personal Days, depending on hire date.
403(b) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and yearly increases up to 10% of pay.
Limited-Purpose and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account for qualifying medical-plan enrollees, with employer contributions of $60 per month for individual coverage or $120 per month for family coverage.
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage available for purchase.
Eligible practitioners may earn variable incentive pay by exceeding monthly minimum billed-hours targets.
myFlexPay access to earned pay without a loan or interest.
Up to $2,000 per year in learning reimbursement for courses, training, and professional development.
Laptop or tablet and iPhone based on role requirements, plus a one-time $200 home-office stipend and a $10 twice-monthly WiFi stipend.
Career coaching, Employee Resource Groups, and paid training.
Pre-tax commuter benefits and payroll direct deposit.
Employee Referral Bonus Program, with bonuses up to $1,000 depending on the position filled.