Clinical Supervisor II (BCBA)

Center for Autism and Related Disorders•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor II is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for assigned patients, including assessment and analysis of skills and challenging behaviors, treatment-plan development, oversight of treatment implementation, caregiver collaboration and training, and coaching and training behavioral technicians. Treatment plans primarily address areas of medical necessity and may be delivered at a CARD center, a patient’s home or school, in the community, or via telehealth. The position reports to the Group Clinical Manager. The role primarily works physically within the center to support technicians and promote best practices through direct observation. Clinical Supervisors evaluate patient strengths and needs, analyze behavior, monitor treatment integrity and progress, and revise treatment protocols based on data and patient response. They maintain a minimum caseload of 15 patients and complete at least 120 payor/client-authorized billable hours per month, including supervision and therapy hours. The organization, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), provides individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for people with autism spectrum disorder. Treatment may take place across clinical, home, school, community, and telehealth settings. The role involves collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, payers, other professionals, and company leadership, along with maintaining clinical documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Reliable means of transportation and proof of auto insurance when necessary.
Pass a tuberculosis test.
Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
Collaborate with team members while maintaining a positive, solution-focused attitude.
Work independently, solve problems, and exercise clinical judgment.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Have excellent computer skills, knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to use new computer systems and iPads.
Demonstrate knowledge of ABA treatment techniques and program designs for children with varying skill levels.
Abide by BACB guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Be willing to continuously learn and develop skills.
Be willing to work in a variety of locations, including centers and patient homes, and with a variety of patients.
Demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including local travel, frequent movement and positioning in therapeutic settings, patient monitoring and response, modeling communication and motor skills, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Use clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient.
Develop and maintain treatment plans.
Ensure all supervision hours achieve 100% treatment adherence each month.
Evaluate patients to identify skill deficits and strengths.
Analyze challenging behaviors to identify their function.
Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors.
Observe treatment implementation and identify potential program revisions.
Monitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocols.
Direct behavioral technicians in implementing new or revised treatment protocols.
Provide ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians.
Work primarily within the center to support technicians and follow best practices for direct observation.
Summarize and analyze data to evaluate progress toward treatment goals and adjust protocols based on data.
Update treatment plans at least monthly based on patient response to treatment.
Complete a minimum of 120 payor/client-authorized billable hours per month, including supervision and therapy hours.
Maintain a minimum caseload of 15 patients.
Communicate treatment response accurately to stakeholders, including caregivers and payers.
Coordinate care with professionals inside and outside the organization.
Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments.
Include caregivers as part of the treatment team through consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings.
Interact with payers collaboratively, professionally, thoroughly, and informatively.
Engage with payers as needed for funding meetings, including IEP meetings and peer reviews.
Stay current on ABA treatment best practices.
Maintain appropriate documentation in Skills and the patient’s medical record.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues.
Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Partner consistently and effectively with center and company leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.