Clinical Supervisor II (BCBA)

Center for Autism and Related Disorders•Clovis, CA

13d

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor II is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for assigned patients. This includes assessing and analyzing patient skills and challenging behaviors, developing treatment plans, overseeing treatment implementation, collaborating with and training caregivers, 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. Clinical Supervisor IIs report to the Group Clinical Manager. The role primarily involves working physically within the center to support technicians and follow best practices for direct observation, while treatment may take place across a variety of settings. The position requires maintaining appropriate patient documentation, communicating with families and other stakeholders, coordinating care, and complying with HIPAA requirements. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is a founder-owned organization providing applied behavior analysis services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

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.
Must pass a tuberculosis test.
Empathetic and compassionate, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to collaborate with team members while maintaining a positive, solution-focused attitude.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and exercise clinical judgment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, and ability to use new computer systems and iPads.
Knowledge of ABA treatment techniques and treatment program designs for children with varying skill levels.
Must abide by BACB guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets.
Willingness to work in a variety of locations, including centers and patient homes, and with a variety of patients.
Proficiency in written and verbal English.
Ability to work with patients seated on the floor, in small chairs, or in other home, school, community, and clinic environments.
Ability to travel locally between centers, patient homes, and community locations.
Ability to move frequently, track patients visually, and respond to patient movement and behavior, including bending, kneeling, crouching, running, sprinting, reaching, and quick movements.
Ability to occasionally evade aggressive behaviors or physically block attempts to aggress toward others; responding may require bearing a patient’s weight.
Ability to articulate and model speech clearly, listen to patients’ vocal communication, and teach gross and fine motor skills through modeling.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Use clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient.
Develop and maintain treatment plans, updating them at least monthly based on patient response to treatment.
Ensure all supervision hours meet 100% treatment adherence each month.
Evaluate patients to identify skill deficits and strengths, and analyze challenging behaviors to identify their function.
Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors.
Observe treatment implementation, monitor treatment integrity, and revise programs as appropriate.
Direct behavior technicians in implementing new or revised treatment protocols and provide ongoing coaching and training.
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.
Fulfill a minimum of 120 payor/client-authorized billable hours per month, including supervisory and therapy hours, and 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.
Engage collaboratively, professionally, thoroughly, and informatively with payers, including participating in funding meetings as needed.
Stay current on ABA treatment best practices and 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, and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Partner consistently and effectively with center and company leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.