Associate Director, Behavioral Clinical Services Emory Autism Center (EAC)

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Description

The ideal candidate must have experience working with adults in clinical behavior analysis within complex settings and demonstrate proficiency in staff training and behavioral consultation. Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration is essential particularly in healthcare or psychiatric environments. The primary role of this position will be to support hospital systems specifically within psychiatric departments as well as collaborate with the Behavior Skills and Intervention Department within the center. Candidates should be comfortable guiding teams in implementing behavior support strategies and contributing to on-site systems-level consultation. Role has some flexibility some local travel to Emory facilities for on-site consult and time off aligns with the university calendar

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• The Associate Director Behavioral Clinical Services in the Emory Autism Center (EAC) manages the operational and clinical aspects of a program for educational and autism behavioral intervention services for children and / or adults with autism their families and other program participants (typically developing peers trainees or volunteers).
• Oversees all operations including quality assurance and policies and procedures in conjunction with other program leaders.
• Manages a team of employees providing direct program services and support.
• Responsible for cross-program initiatives in training research and family support.
• Manages the process for the identification and screening of program participants.
• Responsible for the implementation and effectiveness of educational program content and autism behavioral intervention in an individual and / or group learning environments.
• Serves as subject matter expert in evidence-based autism intervention using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques that are used to increase adaptive communication social learning and self-help skills.
• Serves as a provider on record for appropriate managed care intervention claims with responsibility for appropriate documentation implementation and monitoring of autism behavioral intervention. Provides parent support coordination and consultative services.
• Conducts specialized training of students and professionals.
• Represents the program at meetings and conferences and networks with affiliated groups.
• Prepares program and client intervention and progress reports.
• Manages expenditures and seeks grants contracts and development opportunities to ensure program costs are appropriately covered.
• Collects and summarizes data on program components.
• May conduct research and evaluation of program outcomes and assist in the dissemination of program information.
• Manages staff and professional training and continuing education necessary for licensing credentialing or other relevant professional and ethical standards.
• Adheres to safety and quality protocols.
• May have classroom management and staff supervisory responsibilities.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

NOTE : This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone : (V) (TDD).

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1