Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Reports to : Clinical Director
FLSA Status : Exempt / Full-Time
Job Summary :
The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for assisting the Clinical Director with providing clinical leadership to staff, maintaining high clinical quality standards for all patients, and demonstrating exceptional supervision and mentorship to BCBAs on their team.
Come join our team!
Duties and Responsibilities :
Assist with conducting onboarding training of new BCBAs in conjunction with the CD
Assist with RBT training / competency assessmentsConduct weekly staff meetings and trainings in conjunction with OSSOnboarding Patients :Assist with clinic visits for potential patients
Assist with the new patient intake process including scheduling and completing assessments, insurance paperwork, and patient-family communicationEnsuring Clinical Quality :Maintain rapport and accessibility with patient caregivers
Assist with addressing caregiver concerns in a timely mannerAssist with weekly BCBA observations and clinical quality checks (e.g. treatment plan reviews and BIP checks)Meet weekly with Clinical Director to discuss clinical updates for the clinic and BCBA teamAssist with providing oversight on ongoing patient programming to ensure high clinical quality including but not limited to :Clinical quality checks
Behavior intervention plan checklistsReview of data collection proceduresReview of treatment integrity dataObservation and assisting BCBAs with parent / caregiver trainingsReview of treatment goals including behavior reduction, skill acquisition, parent goals and transition / discharge criteriaOngoing treatment plan reviews (initial and progress / concurrent)Regular observations of protocol modification sessions across BCBAs and clientsAssist with behavior calls in the clinic requiring extra behavior supportAssist with peer review calls and insurance appealsAssist with coordination of care for patients as neededCoordinate RBT ongoing clinical training in conjunction with BCBA team (i.e. weekly trainings, developing staff in-service day trainings and agenda in conjunction with OSS, data collection / EMR training, etc.)Assist with maintaining outcome measures spreadsheet for all patientsAssist with training BCBAs, technicians and OSS on Safety Sense physical management techniques and maintain a training log to ensure all staff are adequately trained in safety measuresMeet weekly with Clinical Director to discuss clinical updates for the clinic and BCBA teamAssist with Managing a Team of BCBAsAssist with new hire training for BCBAsAssist with ongoing clinical training with team of BCBAs (i.e. biweekly clinical reviews, data collection and EMR systems, etc.)Collaborate on cases as needed (e.g. severe maladaptive behavior, provide mentorship to expand scope of competence)Developing Clinical track RBTs :o Implement Flight Path training and supervision with clinical track RBTs accepted into the program as needed
o Oversee any BCBAs implementing Flight Path training and supervision with clinical track RBTs as needed
o Supervise and manage caseloads for Case Managers (e.g. billing, mentorship, case oversight, etc.). as needed
o Troubleshoot performance issues that arise with clinical track RBTs in conjunction with BCBAs as needed
Assist with new hire technician training :o Assist with supervising Qualified Trainers in the implementation of EBH new hire technician training including documentation and regular treatment fidelity
o Assist with conducting initial RBT competency assessments and assist with paperwork for BTs to apply for their RBT exam
Managing Assigned Caseload (6 full-time equivalent cases, 24 hours weekly billable)Conduct ongoing assessments (e.g. VBMAPP, ABLLS, AFLS, EFL, etc.)Develop and write initial treatment plans in accordance with best practice and insurance guidelinesConduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional behavior assessmentsWrite behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targetsUpdate patient treatment plans as required by insurance companies and clinical best practiceDevelop and supervise data collection systems and quality of dataEvaluate and report patient progress toward treatment goalsDevelop and oversee transition and discharge plansEvaluate risk and crisis managementConduct individual parent / caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as neededProvide behavioral support for patients in an interdisciplinary treatment settingAssist with peer review calls and insurance appealsAssist with coordination of care for patients as neededOther duties as assignedRequirements : Competencies :
Planning and Evaluating / Workload ManagementProblem-Solving / Decision Making / Critical ThinkingCustomer Focus - Client / PatientCommunicationCoachabilityPeople managementQuality / ComplianceTeamworkEducation and Experience :
Master’s degree in behavior analysis or related fieldCertified as a BCBA with the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) & Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in TexasMinimum of 3 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilitiesMinimum of 1 year working as a BCBAKnowledge of Catalyst or Central Reach data collection platform and Excel graphing preferredStrong technical writing skillsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a teamExperience presenting to small and large groups of parents / caregivers, teachers, and other professionalsPhysical Requirements :
Must be able to move or transport up to 50 lbs.Must be able to run or walk throughout 6–8-hour sessions (i.e., patient eloping)Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors (i.e., block aggression, move furniture)Must be able to be seated on the floor when needed for patientMust be able to transition from seated on the floor to standing quickly to respond to aggression / severe behaviorMust be able to bend or twist to utilize physical managementMust be able to safely implement QBS Safety Care procedures for aggressive patients for extended periods of time when neededEmpower Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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