Interim Clinical Manager: Trainer

Catalight•Fairfield, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Clinical Manager: Trainer strengthens clinical quality and workforce readiness through hands-on, clinic-based onboarding, training, competency support, and in-the-moment clinical guidance. The role works on site in an assigned regional clinic, maintains a small ongoing caseload, supports center-based operations, and contributes to organization-wide learning initiatives across Behavioral Health Services. The trainer provides onboarding and role-specific training, coordinates shadowing and first-session support, supports competency assessments, and delivers regional refreshers and professional development. The role also responds to immediate clinic concerns when a supervisor is unavailable, supports clinical quality and documentation, partners with Senior Clinical Managers on clinician development, and provides reasonable remote or temporary clinic coverage as needed. This position requires a relevant graduate degree and current BCBA certification or applicable clinical licensure, along with experience in behavioral health services and staff training or development. Work is performed on site at the assigned clinic, with travel to other ESNorCal sites and client homes as required. The position involves working with clients and staff in an active clinic environment, including implementing approved behavior and safety management strategies.

Requirements

Master’s degree, PsyD, or PhD from an accredited college or university in Applied Behavior Analysis, early childhood education or development, early childhood special education, special education, pediatric therapy, psychology, or a related field.
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification or applicable clinical licensure in good standing, with a strong background in applied behavior analysis.
Licensed or certified for a minimum of two years.
Three years of experience implementing Behavioral Health services, preferably with autistic people or individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Two or more years of experience providing staff direction, training, mentorship, or development.
Experience developing and facilitating clinical training for adult learners in individual and group settings.
Ability to provide instruction, modeling, observation, feedback, competency assessment, and coaching in an active clinic environment.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices that benefit autistic people and individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Ability to respond calmly and use sound clinical judgment during immediate clinic concerns or safety situations.
Ability to distinguish training support from supervision, performance management, and formal case ownership.
Strong organization, follow-through, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to develop effective working relationships across roles and levels of the organization.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, regulations, funder requirements, and clinical standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related clinical and learning systems; knowledgeable and skilled in computer and Microsoft processing software and Excel.
Sensitivity and responsiveness when working with ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse populations.
Commitment to ongoing clinical learning and professional development and to the organization’s values.
Good judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters, including maintaining HIPAA requirements.
Ability to use an iPhone or work cell phone if applicable.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, multitask, and manage day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
Ability to interpret and implement ESNorCal policies, procedures, and regulations; training provided.
Personable and able to work comfortably with individuals at all organizational levels.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice, with DOJ/FBI live scan reports analyzed under applicable laws and position fitness requirements.
Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation required.
Valid California Driver’s License with insurance and a clean driving record.
Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain Office of Inspector General clearance, CPR certification, Safety Care certification, a CAQH credential, and an NPI number.
Must attend required training.
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting to observe, assess, train, and interact with clients and staff.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, including standing for up to six to eight hours per day.
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Visual and auditory ability to work continuously with clients, staff, and others in the clinic.
Frequent speaking and listening during trainings, meetings, clinical support, and telephone or virtual communication.
Ability to use a computer and mobile phone and review documents for accuracy.
Ability to implement approved behavior and safety management strategies, including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
Ability to work on site at the assigned clinic on all scheduled workdays and travel to other ESNorCal sites when required.

Nice To Haves

American Sign Language or bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person onboarding and role-specific training for Behavior Interventionists, Program Supervisors, and Clinical Managers in the assigned region; use virtual training when clinically appropriate or part of an organization-wide model.
Document training attendance using onboarding checklists and support completion of new hires’ first annual clinical competency checklist.
Coordinate and facilitate clinic-based shadow experiences and first-session support for new hires, including observation, behavior skills training, and RBT competency activities within the role’s scope.
Collaborate with Senior Clinical Managers to identify and coordinate clinician support in the new hire’s region.
Coordinate RBT Initial Competency Assessments with the Clinical Manager and conduct role play or direct skill assessment when needed.
Provide regional training and refreshers based on clinical priorities, skill gaps, organizational changes, and funder or regulatory requirements.
Respond to immediate client, caregiver, or staff concerns in the clinic when the assigned supervisor is unavailable, provide initial direction within the role’s scope, and communicate needed follow-up to the appropriate leader.
Maintain and clinically manage a small ongoing caseload, including developing and overseeing individualized treatment plans and care teams.
Provide temporary coverage for clinic-based sessions when needed to support continuity of care and maintain clinical proficiency.
Support center-based operations and help maintain a safe, organized, clean, and treatment-ready clinic environment with clinic and operational leaders.
Complete assigned clinical competency checklists and fidelity checks to support consistent scoring practices across evaluators.
Provide targeted retraining, clinical observation, and skill refreshers when requested by a staff member’s manager; share objective observations and elevate unresolved clinical concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Partner with Senior Clinical Managers to support mentorship and development for newer BCBAs and other clinicians.
Participate in candidate interviews as needed and provide clinically relevant input.
Develop and facilitate professional development units, clinical refreshers, and manager meeting trainings, including required participant documentation.
Support clinical quality and documentation initiatives, including report accuracy and timeliness, while maintaining current knowledge of BACB requirements, CPT codes, funder expectations, and organizational procedures.
Provide reasonable remote coverage for trainer absences and support organization-wide training initiatives when appropriate.
Maintain continuing education requirements and complete other duties as assigned.