Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)

Easterseals Southern California•Whittier, CA

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision and work direction to direct reports, delivering discipline-specific treatment for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The position oversees all components of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for an assigned caseload, ensuring high-quality services and adherence to best-practice guidelines. The Clinical Supervisor facilitates ABA-based behavior programs, conducts behavior assessments, provides parent education, develops and delivers intervention activities, and serves as a liaison among the organization, families, community partners, therapists, and health care providers. The role also conducts evaluations, case-management and quality-assurance reviews, and audits; meets budgeted productivity requirements; and leads or attends staff meetings and delivers specialized training. The position defines and communicates associate responsibilities, manages and evaluates associate performance and productivity, and provides onboarding and ongoing training. It may support recruitment and selection in coordination with the Regional Clinical Director and Human Resources. The Clinical Supervisor attends conferences and trainings to stay current in autism, special education, and related fields, and travels locally as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
Maintain Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
Maintain current CPR certification.
2–3 years of professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and behavioral analytic approaches for children with ASD, and familiarity with current related research findings.
Expertise in intervention approaches based on Applied Behavior Analysis, including the ability to employ and direct Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and Experimental Functional Analysis (EFA).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to maintain customer-service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with varied individuals and groups; ability to relate well to children and families and maintain a positive affect.
Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive situations and documentation appropriately.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or a positive titer showing immunity; a signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal-record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required.
Ability to travel locally, maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Responsibilities

Facilitate behavior programs based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), conduct behavior assessments, and function as an Assessor when needed.
Provide parent education and develop and deliver specific intervention activities.
Serve as a liaison among the organization, families, community agencies, therapists, and health care providers, addressing questions and concerns.
Conduct evaluations, case-management reviews, quality-assurance reviews, and audits as assigned by the Regional Clinical Director.
Meet productivity requirements established in the annual budget.
Lead and/or attend staff meetings.
Prepare and provide specialized training and instructional materials, including staff development training, as assigned by the Regional Clinical Director.
Ensure associate responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood.
Manage and evaluate the performance and productivity of associates in the assigned region.
Provide onboarding for new associates, ongoing training for Program Managers and Behavior Interventionists, and specialized training for associates preparing for certifications.
Work with the Regional Clinical Director and Human Resources in recruiting and selecting new program associates, and oversee associates involved in recruitment and selection as needed.
Attend conferences and trainings to remain current on research, trends, and developments in autism, special education, and related fields.
Travel locally as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.