Clinical Supervisor ABA Adult - Center for Autism Developmental Disabilities - Days

WellSpan Health•Lancaster, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor ABA Adult is the clinical lead of the ABA teams, responsible for continuous learning and personal clinical development. This role utilizes research and professional collaboration to create and implement systems for staff training and overall program development. The supervisor collaborates closely with the Program Director to implement program initiatives for program and staff improvement, overseeing cases for all other clinicians. This position supervises BCBAs, BCaBAs, BCs, RBTs, and BTs, and is expected to possess a high level of clinical expertise to oversee staff conducting behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and behavior analytic interpretations. The role also involves overseeing the design and implementation of behavior analytic interventions.

Requirements

Masters Degree From a board approved, accredited college or university, including a major course of study in school, clinical or counseling psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or another related field.
1 year Experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services and experience in developing/implementing behavioral analytic treatment plans.
Experience in clinical or counseling psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or another related field.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Upon Hire
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Knowledge of and ability in the care and management of the unique needs of individuals with developmental disorders.
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
Analytical abilities.
Visual ability to observe patient behavior and dynamics in order to prepare and review written documentation.
Strong supervisory skills with the ability to give critical feedback and facilitate conversations with potentially disgruntled consumers.
Must be able to provide own transportation from one client to another.
Must demonstrate a strong professional interest in being a part of a multidisciplinary team that specializes in the assessment and treatment of the social, emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with developmental disorders such as Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Ability to work under stress.

Responsibilities

Develops and leads clinical trainings as a part of orientation and ongoing staff development.
Identifies skill development needs of staff through completion of core competencies and other methods.
Provides supervision and feedback to increase the skill level of staff specific to their development needs.
Assists clinical staff in meeting requirements for BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT certifications by conducting assessments and on-going group and individual supervision for RBTs, BCBAs, and BCaBAs.
Ensures that all behavior analytic programming conducted under their supervision is provided in a safe and ethical manner and that the BA and WellSpan Philhaven staff will train, provide feedback, and/or report to designated authorities if the family or other non-WellSpan Philhaven professionals engage in unsafe or unethical behavioral programming.
Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating, and other environmental variables in order to increase use of safe and socially acceptable behaviors and decrease problematic behaviors.
Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the patient of social interaction with the BA.
Accurately collects and analyzes behavior data to make decisions about treatment interventions.
Designs treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in research and are aligned with the dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Seeks out appropriate consultation with other BA’s or professionals involved when encountering treatment programming that is unfamiliar.
Oversees and provides training and monitors fidelity of behavioral interventions for family members and other professional staff caring for the patient.
Provides direct on-site, one-on-one, and group supervision for BC’s.
Directly designs and supervises behavior analytic plans and interventions for skill development and/or reduction of problematic behavior in which other WellSpan Philhaven staff have not received sufficient training and exposure to previously.
Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and the BC, and functions within boundaries of the BC role in providing treatment.
Understands and designs behavioral plans and programming within the regulatory scope of the service provided.
Maintains awareness of patient’s history, present status, diagnoses, and treatment plan.
Maintains appropriate written documentation of direct and in direct service with the patient and family.
Provides complete, timely, clear, and legible documentation in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
Attends treatment team meetings, supervision meetings, trainings, performance evaluations, and other administrative meetings as assigned.
Maintains the billable expectation of the program.
Displays caring, non-judgmental attitude toward each client and family served.
Demonstrates abilities to be flexible and pro-active in problem solving.
Develops and maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis through interaction with other ABA based professionals as well as ongoing professional development opportunities within and outside of WellSpan Philhaven.
Demonstrates ability to recognize potential customer relations problems and notify appropriate supervisor.
Demonstrates understanding and respect of client’s environment and culture.
Attends pre-service meetings, supervision meetings, trainings, performance evaluations, and other administrative meetings as assigned.