Interim Clinical Manager: Trainer

Catalight•Fairfield, CA

1d•$93,000 - $98,000•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 position provides regional training and support to clinical staff, coordinates shadowing and competency activities for new hires, and offers initial guidance for immediate clinic concerns when an assigned supervisor is unavailable. It also supports clinical quality, documentation, mentorship, professional development, and continuity of care. The role may provide temporary session coverage, reasonable remote coverage for trainer absences, and travel to other ESNorCal sites or client homes when required.

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.
At least two years licensed or certified.
Three years of experience implementing Behavioral Health services; experience with autistic people or individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is preferred.
At least two 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 benefiting 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 organizational roles and levels.
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.
Sensitivity and responsiveness when working with ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse populations.
Commitment to ongoing clinical learning and professional development.
Commitment to the organization’s values, with good judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters, including maintaining HIPAA requirements.
Knowledge and skill in computer and Microsoft processing software, including Excel; 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 appropriately interpret and implement ESNorCal policies, procedures, and regulations; training is provided.
Personable and able to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice, subject to applicable review and fitness-for-position assessment.
Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation is required.
Valid California Driver’s License with insurance and a clean driving record.
Ability to pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain Office of Inspector General clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain a CAQH credential.
Ability to obtain and maintain an NPI number.
Ability to work on site at the assigned clinic on all scheduled workdays and travel to other ESNorCal sites when required.
Ability to implement approved behavior and safety management strategies, including responding to physically aggressive behavior.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing Behavioral Health services with autistic people or individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
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 coordinate clinician support in the new hire’s region to promote successful onboarding and skill development.
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 required follow-up to the appropriate leader.
Maintain and clinically manage a small ongoing caseload, including developing and overseeing individualized, clinically appropriate 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 in partnership 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 at a staff member’s manager’s request; share objective observations with the manager 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.
Attend required training.