Compensation $85,000.00 - $90,000.00/year
Job Description
Reports to:
Clinical Director FLSA Status:
Exempt/Full-Time Compensation: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00/year Travel/Location: Edinburg,TX
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:
Training:
Assist with conducting onboarding training of new BCBAs in conjunction with the CD
Assist with RBT training/competency assessments
Conduct weekly staff meetings and trainings in conjunction with OSS
Assist with clinic visits for potential patients
Assist with the new patient intake process including scheduling and completing assessments, insurance paperwork, and patient-family communication
Ensuring Clinical Quality:
Maintain rapport and accessibility with patient caregivers
Assist with addressing caregiver concerns in a timely manner
Assist 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 team
Assist with providing oversight on ongoing patient programming to ensure high clinical quality including but not limited to:
Clinical quality checks
Behavior intervention plan checklists
Review of data collection procedures
Review of treatment integrity data
Observation and assisting BCBAs with parent/caregiver trainings
Review of treatment goals including behavior reduction, skill acquisition, parent goals and transition/discharge criteria
Ongoing treatment plan reviews (initial and progress/concurrent)
Regular observations of protocol modification sessions across BCBAs and clients
Assist with behavior calls in the clinic requiring extra behavior support
Assist with peer review calls and insurance appeals
Assist with coordination of care for patients as needed
Coordinate 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 patients
Assist 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 measures
Meet weekly with Clinical Director to discuss clinical updates for the clinic and BCBA team
Assist with Managing a Team of BCBAs
Assist with new hire training for BCBAs
Assist 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:
Implement Flight Path training and supervision with clinical track RBTs accepted into the program as needed
Oversee any BCBAs implementing Flight Path training and supervision with clinical track RBTs as needed
Supervise and manage caseloads for Case Managers (e.g. billing, mentorship, case oversight, etc.). as needed
Troubleshoot performance issues that arise with clinical track RBTs in conjunction with BCBAs as needed
Assist with new hire technician training:
Assist with supervising Qualified Trainers in the implementation of EBH new hire technician training including documentation and regular treatment fidelity
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 guidelines
Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional behavior assessments
Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets
Update patient treatment plans as required by insurance companies and clinical best practice
Develop and supervise data collection systems and quality of data
Evaluate and report patient progress toward treatment goals
Develop and oversee transition and discharge plans
Evaluate risk and crisis management
Conduct individual parent/caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as needed
Provide behavioral support for patients in an interdisciplinary treatment setting
Assist with peer review calls and insurance appealsAssist with coordination of care for patients as needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Planning and Evaluating / Workload Management
Problem-Solving / Decision Making / Critical Thinking
Communication
Coachability
Quality/Compliance
Teamwork
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in behavior analysis or related field
Certified as a BCBA with the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) & Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Texas
Minimum of 3 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities
Minimum of 1 year working as a BCBA
Knowledge of Catalyst or Central Reach data collection platform and Excel graphing preferred
Strong technical writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
Experience presenting to small and large groups of parents/caregivers, teachers, and other professionals
Physical 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 patient
Must be able to transition from seated on the floor to standing quickly to respond to aggression/severe behavior
Must be able to bend or twist to utilize physical management
Must be able to safely implement QBS Safety Care procedures for aggressive patients for extended periods of time when needed
Empower 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Job Description
Reports to:
Clinical Director FLSA Status:
Exempt/Full-Time Compensation: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00/year Travel/Location: Edinburg,TX
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:
Training:
Assist with conducting onboarding training of new BCBAs in conjunction with the CD
Assist with RBT training/competency assessments
Conduct weekly staff meetings and trainings in conjunction with OSS
Assist with clinic visits for potential patients
Assist with the new patient intake process including scheduling and completing assessments, insurance paperwork, and patient-family communication
Ensuring Clinical Quality:
Maintain rapport and accessibility with patient caregivers
Assist with addressing caregiver concerns in a timely manner
Assist 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 team
Assist with providing oversight on ongoing patient programming to ensure high clinical quality including but not limited to:
Clinical quality checks
Behavior intervention plan checklists
Review of data collection procedures
Review of treatment integrity data
Observation and assisting BCBAs with parent/caregiver trainings
Review of treatment goals including behavior reduction, skill acquisition, parent goals and transition/discharge criteria
Ongoing treatment plan reviews (initial and progress/concurrent)
Regular observations of protocol modification sessions across BCBAs and clients
Assist with behavior calls in the clinic requiring extra behavior support
Assist with peer review calls and insurance appeals
Assist with coordination of care for patients as needed
Coordinate 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 patients
Assist 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 measures
Meet weekly with Clinical Director to discuss clinical updates for the clinic and BCBA team
Assist with Managing a Team of BCBAs
Assist with new hire training for BCBAs
Assist 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:
Implement Flight Path training and supervision with clinical track RBTs accepted into the program as needed
Oversee any BCBAs implementing Flight Path training and supervision with clinical track RBTs as needed
Supervise and manage caseloads for Case Managers (e.g. billing, mentorship, case oversight, etc.). as needed
Troubleshoot performance issues that arise with clinical track RBTs in conjunction with BCBAs as needed
Assist with new hire technician training:
Assist with supervising Qualified Trainers in the implementation of EBH new hire technician training including documentation and regular treatment fidelity
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 guidelines
Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional behavior assessments
Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets
Update patient treatment plans as required by insurance companies and clinical best practice
Develop and supervise data collection systems and quality of data
Evaluate and report patient progress toward treatment goals
Develop and oversee transition and discharge plans
Evaluate risk and crisis management
Conduct individual parent/caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as needed
Provide behavioral support for patients in an interdisciplinary treatment setting
Assist with peer review calls and insurance appealsAssist with coordination of care for patients as needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Planning and Evaluating / Workload Management
Problem-Solving / Decision Making / Critical Thinking
Communication
Coachability
Quality/Compliance
Teamwork
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in behavior analysis or related field
Certified as a BCBA with the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) & Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Texas
Minimum of 3 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities
Minimum of 1 year working as a BCBA
Knowledge of Catalyst or Central Reach data collection platform and Excel graphing preferred
Strong technical writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
Experience presenting to small and large groups of parents/caregivers, teachers, and other professionals
Physical 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 patient
Must be able to transition from seated on the floor to standing quickly to respond to aggression/severe behavior
Must be able to bend or twist to utilize physical management
Must be able to safely implement QBS Safety Care procedures for aggressive patients for extended periods of time when needed
Empower 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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