Clinical Supervisor II

Center for Autism and Related Disorders•Chula Vista, CA

27d

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor II is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for assigned patients, including 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, in a patient’s home, school, or community, or via telehealth. The position reports to the Group Clinical Manager. Clinical Supervisor IIs primarily work physically within the center to support technicians and promote best practices through direct observation. They maintain a caseload of at least 15 patients and fulfill at least 120 payor/client-authorized billable hours per month, including supervisory and therapy hours. The role requires maintaining appropriate patient documentation, communicating treatment outcomes to stakeholders, coordinating care, and providing a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. Work may take place across indoor and outdoor settings and may involve travel between locations.

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.
Demonstrate knowledge of ABA treatment techniques and treatment program designs for children with varying skill levels.
Abide by BACB guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
Ability to collaborate with team members while maintaining a positive, solution-focused attitude, and to work independently using problem-solving skills and 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, including knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, and ability to use new computer systems and iPads.
Willingness to work in a variety of locations, including centers and patient homes, and with a variety of patients.
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, maintain continuous visual tracking of patients, and respond to patient movement in a variety of therapeutic settings.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, run, sprint, reach, and make quick movements, including to block a doorway or prevent a patient from entering a traffic-congested street.
Ability to occasionally evade aggressive behaviors or physically block attempts to aggress toward others; responding to behaviors may require bearing the weight of a leaning or pushing patient.
Ability to articulate and model speech clearly and listen to and shape patients’ vocal communication.
Ability to model gross and fine motor skills, such as climbing, jumping, clapping, or opening a container.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds while assisting patients.

Nice To Haves

Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets.

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 supervision hours achieve 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 or protocols as needed.
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 through direct observation.
Summarize and analyze data to evaluate progress toward treatment goals and adjust treatment 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 caregivers, payers, and other treatment stakeholders.
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 with payers collaboratively and professionally, including participating in funding meetings such as IEP meetings and peer reviews as needed.
Stay current with ABA 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.