BCBA CLINICAL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION:

Twinkle Autism Therapy’s clinical director is responsible for ensuring exceptional quality of clinical care consistent with the broader mission and clinical practices of the company. The clinical director will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, while additionally partnering with colleagues across operations, administration, and development. The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the therapeutic needs of the clients being served. Must have strong clinical experience and perspective on Applied Behavior Analysis and how it relates to individuals with autism. This person is responsible for overseeing a caseload, therapist, and consultant performance, monitoring program progress. As a BCBA you will have the ability to focus on your supervision, conduct parent meetings/trainings, implement training and supervision to staff, and will be required to maintain a monthly billable hour expectation. The Clinical Director is expected to foster a supportive and collaborative treatment and work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clinical supervision of BCBA team
• Be available for consultation for any clinical needs on any case
• Ensure initial treatment plans and renewals are timely and appropriate
• Ensure functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans are completed and up to date for each client
• Assist supervisors in the completion of functional behavior assessments as needed
• Always maintain a certain caseload and provide coverage when needed
• Conduct quality audits of BCBA documentation including treatment plans/renewals, session notes, and/or behavior plans
• Contribute to writing policies and procedures surrounding clinical procedures
• Sign incident reports and physical management forms
• Approve of each step (verbal, written, termination recommendation) in employee progressive discipline reports within the region
• Assist in conducting employee performance reviews
• Assist in supervising BCBA candidates who have enrolled in qualifying course work (5% of independent fieldwork hours)
• Assist in conducting competency assessments and training assistance to BTs interested in pursuing an RBT certification who meet qualifying expectations
• Assist with conducting new client intakes and skills assessments (i.e., VB-MAPP, AFLS, ABLLS-R etc.) if needed
• Ensure appropriate clinical documentation is maintained across service providers
• Conduct group parent training sessions
• Attend ongoing training to maintain strong clinical and leadership skills
• Participate at Twinkle Autism functions, conferences, parent trainings, schools, or other community events
• Oversee hiring of clinical and administrative teams
• Collaboration across professional services (ST, OT, & LCP) and paraprofessional staff; provide appropriate supervision to ensure delivery of effective scope of practice
• Remain informed on recent ABA developments that impact delivery or operations (both national and local market changes)
• Identifying and collaborating with payors, advocates, referral sources, and all other relevant market organizations as appropriate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintains BACB Certification.
• Master’s degree
• Licensed Behavior Analyst in TX,
• At least 2 years of BCBA experience, is preferred
• No criminal background.
• Maintains BLS / CPR certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook systems. Ability to utilize a fax machine, phone system, and other office materials as necessary for the position.
• Must be able to identify and resolve obstacles in a timely manner; gather and analyze data; develop alternative solutions; must work well in group problem-solving situations.
• Must write clearly and informatively; edit work for grammar and spelling and complete sentences; vary writing style to meet the needs of the agency/client; must be able to explain anything in reports in layman’s terms to families.
• Must follow policies and procedures; complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate parties if a deadline will not be met; support the organization’s goals and values.
• Must display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work, develop innovative approaches and ideas.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Provide high-quality care to our clients.
• Abide by all ethical guidelines set forth by the BACB.
• Maintains client privacy in accordance with HIPAA laws.
• Maintain the clinic's reputation for an organized, team environment.
• Behave professionally with all staff members, clients, and caregivers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78238: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person