Clinical Director BCBA

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Position Summary : This position will be responsible for creating, directing, monitoring, analyzing, and implementing behavior analysis programs for assigned clients. The incumbent works with individuals and groups to promote optimum treatment outcomes through the acquisition of socially significant adaptive behaviors and reduction in maladaptive behaviors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

Creating, analyzing, modifying, training on, and reporting progress on individualized client treatment plans.

Attend and participate in treatment / behavior management team meetings with staff

Ability to set up data collection measures and record progress accurately and efficiently

o Ability to use digital software platforms for practice management, billing, timekeeping, and data collection (i.e. AlohaABA, Motivity, etc.)

Understands and works with the various support systems available in the community

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations

Ability to train others to apply effective behavior management techniques using Behavioral Skills Training

Communicate critical information about clients to supervisees, families, and supervisor

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment

Record client progress through data collection measures and summary sheets according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan

Prepare and maintain all required treatment materials, records, data sheets, and stimuli

Attend weekly / monthly staff meetings

Submit Assessments, Progress Reports, and other documents in a timely manner

Submit hours daily for billing purposes

Providing treatment as authorized

Ability to evaluate R / BTs in the moment and deliver feedback both directly (i.e. during overlaps) and indirectly (i.e. evaluation forms, surveys, etc.) in a professional and productive manner

Ability to bring performance issues and concerns to management

Ability to communicate effectively to include but not limited to :

o Timely responses to supervisors

o Timely responses to administrative staff

o Timely responses to R / BTs

o Timely responses to caregivers and clients

o Responding to company emails

o Follows company communication policies

Attend weekly supervisor meetings

Attend monthly mandatory staff meetings

Ability to problem solve

Ability to produce work by deadlines

Ability to create a schedule to utilize prescribed treatment hours

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations

Ability to train others to apply effective behavior management techniques using Behavioral Skills Training

Communicate critical information about clients to supervisors, clients, and stakeholders

Maintains confidentiality of client records and abides by HIPAA laws

Records client progress through data collection measures and detailed anecdotal notes in accordance with company and insurance guidelines and standards

Ability to create necessary materials for treatment team to conduct session (i.e. stimuli, data collection measures, visuals, etc.)

Ability to write a behavior intervention plan (BIP) or edit a draft that is submitted by a supervisee

Ability to complete reports following guidelines from funding sources

Ability to write client history

Ability to write measurement and appropriate treatment objectives

Ability to collect baseline data and conduct probes

Ability to perform other miscellaneous tasks as requested by the supervisor or administrative department

Ability to be flexible and tolerate change throughout the workday

Ability to update progress sections of reports

Ability to visually display data in a graphic representation

Follows through on commitments made to the company, clients, and co-workers

Works in alignment with company mission and values

Is aware of and works in compliance with the BACBs Ethical Code of Conduct for RBTs AND BCBAs

Completes record of appointments on a daily basis and logs time with accuracy (to include : time card, notes, updating schedule as needed)

Fulfills prescribed treatment hours

Ability to write instructional plans

Conducts parent training or delegates parent training activities to supervisee

Ability to take direction and feedback professionally from a supervisor and implement changes

Ability to deliver feedback professionally

Ability to evaluate supervision practices

Submission of evaluations for RBTs and Supervisees

Responds to company communications (i.e. emails, texts, phone calls, etc.) during workdays

Works daily in alignment with the companys mission and values

Prioritizes the clients needs over a personal agenda

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

A minimum Masters Degree and hold current BCBA certification.

Drivers license and reliable means of transportation

Ability to understand the characteristics of a wide range of intellectual disabilities

Personal and professional experience with mindfulness or meditation work preferred

Applicant must be able to be a team player and take feedback and implement

CPR / BLS Certified

CPI or NCI trained

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies

Clear understanding and ability to train on theories and instructional methods

Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions

Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults

Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations

Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Assess situations and make proper judgments

Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner

Objectively analyze crisis situations

Respond quickly to emergency situations

Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals

Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports

Ability to stay organized

Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records

Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines

Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise

Maintains a professional demeanor with clients, parents, and other professionals in the field.

Provides information by answering questions and requests.

Provides in-home, community, and school educational and behavioral support.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Maintains client records and confidentiality according to Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and other privacy laws.

Check emails and scheduling software daily

Maintains certificates and licenses.

Language Ability :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability :

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Flexible work from home options available.