Description

The Clinical Supervisor oversees applied behavior analysis (ABA) clinical services and therapy operations for an assigned therapy site/POD, or caseload. In coordination with the Qualified Supervising Professional, this role provides clinical expertise, industry-specific knowledge, evidence-based practices, and innovative recommendations to benefit the treatment team and overall clinical outcomes of Partners’ Clients. The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical support, direction and supervision to program supervisors and all levels of providers within the ABA program. The Clinical Supervisor is expected to provide services that place the highest priority on the ethical delivery of therapy, based on industry recognized best practices, with the interests of the clients at the center of their efforts. The Clinical Supervisor maintains a professional and ethical relationship with Partners’ Clients and fellow employees. The Clinical Supervisor demonstrates leadership in the POD, center, and throughout the company. The Clinical Supervisor communicates regularly with the Center Manager and/or Qualified Supervising Professional regarding client and staff performance. They also may assist with specific company functions, projects, or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees the timely completion of initial and ongoing Individual Treatment Plans. Mentoring treatment teams and directing clinical programming that is individualized, meaningful, and important to the client. Additionally, effective treatment planning shall include assessing clinical progress, shaping the appropriateness of goals and intervention strategies, and developing effective behavioral interventions
• Provides clinical expertise on the progression of treatment and facilitate strategic planning around client transition and discharge
• Attends and participates in client progress review meetings, parent, and therapist team meetings, and/or Individual Education Plan meetings as needed or assigned
• Ensures behavioral and curriculum data is collected and analyzed appropriately
• Conducts or participates in clinical case conceptualization including record review, understanding assessment/diagnosis/clinical recommendations and the determination of medical necessity for services
• Determines limitations or barriers to treatment and makes appropriate referrals when necessary (e.g., parent involvement/attendance, payor or setting limitations, provider ratios, medical concerns, or updates to primary treatment diagnosis, or through identifying another more appropriate service or setting)
• Conducts functional behavior assessments as needed to determine appropriate treatment goals and interventions for challenging behaviors
• Writes or reviews Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), when needed
• Completes clinical documentation and reviews client reports for thoroughness, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
• Maintains compliance with industry/payor requirements (e.g., BACB Standards, Commercial Insurance, Minnesota Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Services, Wisconsin Forward Health) by researching updates to payor and prior authorization requirements and adaptive behavior code uses, including updating clinical processes, workflows and/or training resources
• Oversees the completion of clinical elements of prior authorizations, including requesting clinically appropriate services and number of units, meeting funder-specific requirements in documentation, conducting peer-to-peer/clinical reviews, and responding to prior authorization denials (e.g., writing letters and coordinating appeal efforts)
• Makes day-to-day scheduling decisions for their use of time, in accordance with productivity/utilization goals and designated role break down, to provide sufficient clinical support
• Approximately 80% of time for this role is spent delivering clinical services (e.g., treatment planning and development, protocol modification, parent training, direct services, conducting peer-to-peer reviews, etc.). A productivity goal of 80% and a utilization goal of 75% has been established. Individual productivity/utilization goals may vary based on approved involvement in company projects or initiatives. Approximately 20% of the time for this role is spent on supervisory or administrative tasks (e.g., training, supervisory tasks, attending meetings, researching updates to/maintaining compliance with industry/payor requirements, etc.).
• Manages scorecard metrics assigned; ensures all metrics and measures are achieved, develops countermeasures when needed, and follows the Traction/EOS Model
• Supervises clinical staff, providing ABA services within designated site/POD, or caseload, ensuring EIDBI provider variance requirements are met, where applicable
• Serves as mentor for newly minted BCBAs and BCaBAs
• Teaches and ensures that all therapists are providing effective therapy services through evidence-based behavioral skills training methods (e.g., providing instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and performance feedback)
• Assists in providing parent educational and training opportunities through evidence-based behavioral skills training methods (e.g., providing instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and performance feedback)
• Models effective team building and clinical skills
• Demonstrates professional written and verbal communication skills
• Leads, attends, and participates in company operational and/or clinical meetings, department meetings, and site meetings as needed or assigned
• Provides leadership at an advanced level
• Supports management decisions by strong and clear communications
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Assists with specific company functions, projects, or initiatives, specifically the implementation and optimization of electronic health record systems
• Reports all safety concerns
• Collaborates with rehab and qualified supervising professional staff
• May provide supervision hours and training to students pursuing BCBA and BCaBA certification and ongoing supervision for BCaBAs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in related field
• Current Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/BCBA-D or Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in good standing, licensure in WI
• One year post certification clinical experience
• Previous ABA experience working with children with autism
• Successfully passed an initial and subsequent background checks (no history of felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, or disqualifying misdemeanors)
• If providing supervision hours and training to students pursuing BCBA or BCaBA must have completed Behavior Analyst Certification Board Approved 8-hour Supervisor Training Course

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of clinical experience or equivalent
• One or more years of supervisory experience or equivalent