BCBA - Clinical Director

Welcome bonus available for qualified candidates - up to $5000, depending on experience!

OVERVIEW
Thrive Behavior Centers is a locally owned company, founded in 2020.We provide center-based therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We specialize in personalized Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) and providing the support our clients and their families need. We're looking for an experienced BCBA who's ready to take the next steps in their career. Get in at the ground level of our growing company with opportunities to grow and advance with us.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive pay starting at $90,000 per year
• 10 Paid Vacation days
• 11 Paid Holidays (Includes one paid week off at Christmas)
• Unlimited Flextime Monthly
• Maternity Leave
• Short Term Disability
• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefit package
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses
• Cost covered for ALL Certification Renewals and Applications
• Reimbursement & Paid-Time to complete CEUs
• Social Rewards Platform for staff recognition that can be redeemed for gift cards and more
• Quarterly company sponsored staff outings
• Collaborative work environment focused on our clients and their families
• All necessary technology to provide quality care
• Management that is responsive and supportive
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• Ongoing clinical training which most count for CEUs
• Comprehensive RBT Training for your team

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Directors report directly to the Clinical Development Director. Clinical Directors manage a reduced caseload in addition to their supervisory responsibilities. These Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating personalized treatment plans for early learners with measurable goals in accordance with the Thrive Behavior Centers Treatment Model:
  • Determine treatment goals
  • Implement company clinical policies and procedures
  • Develop skill acquisition goals
  • Develop a function-based Behavior Intervention Plan
  • Create useful, practical parent training goals
  • Use appropriate assessments tools (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, PEAK, FBA, etc.)
• Provide ongoing and responsive case management which meets the client's unique needs.
  • Appropriately supervise client in session
  • Add, modify, and update client goals, protocols and programs
  • Ensure client is in the least restrictive learning environment based on their needs.
  • Provide thorough, timely program modifications, progress updates, and insurance authorization reports
  • Provide direct ABA therapy to clients as needed
• • Demonstrate leadership qualities while providing effective training and learning opportunities for employees.
• Provide training and supervision for Behavior Technicians, Behavior Analyst Interns
• Provide supervision and appropriate learning opportunities for Behavior Analyst Interns who are in the process of acquiring BCBA certification.
• Provide practical and compassionate parent education and training to assist families in supporting the client's needs.
• Demonstrate understanding of initial and ongoing authorization requirements
• Demonstrate fluency in the use of Central Reach Clinical Management Software to maintain client programs, protocols, datasheets, etc.
• Model behaviors consistent with the mission and core values of Thrive Behavior Centers. Model behavior consistent with the BACB ethical code, TBC policies and procedures, privacy regulations and respect for client dignity.
• Manage clinical schedule to ensure optimal clinical outcomes
• Track and evaluate usage of client billable hours to ensure maximum usage and optimal client outcomes (supervision, parent training, evaluations/assessments/authorization reports).*
• Effectively lead your center to ensure client and employee wellbeing.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills that align with TBC's mission and core values.
  • Oversee, evaluate, and optimize staff morale, performance, retention, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Develop and/or oversee the development of regular, relevant, and effective ABA employee training
  • Partner with Center Training Coordinator to accomplish clinical competency assessments and proactive performance reviews
  • Identify and mentor staff members who demonstrate potential for growth and additional responsibilities.
  • Model and promote teamwork, effective and appropriate communication, feedback, and responses to feedback
  • Address interpersonal challenges between staff members quickly and efficiently, while implementing the mission and core values of TBC.
  • Oversee Clinical Supervisors by ensuring clients are receiving personalized, effective, developmentally appropriate ABA therapy
  • Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the operations team to ensure smooth functioning of center
• Complete any additional assigned tasks as directed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current BCBA certification and LBA license
• At least two years' experience as a practicing BCBA
  • At least one year of experience with early intervention (managing client cases who are working on acquiring early learner skills including functional communication, play and adaptive skills) with children with autism.
• Masters' Degree in ABA, Special Education, or another related field
• Supervisory, leadership or management experience - 2 years
• Current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification
  • The course taken must be accredited by the American Heart Association and include an in-person skill demonstration. Any other forms of CPR certification do not meet this requirement.