Job Description
Position Summary:
The ABA Clinic Director, in addition to their regular BCBA clinical duties, is responsible for the management of their clinics Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) team. ABA Clinic Director provides mentorship to both BCBAs and RBTs on their team, coordinates the team schedule, and directs team meetings to ensure the team is well supported.
Essential Functions:
Manage and develop the clinic ABA team, providing clinical and professional support
Maintain the schedules for the clinic RBTs and ensure there is adequate BCBA coverage in the clinic to provide support for the RBTs
Serve as a mentor and clinical resources to new and existing team members
Assist in the scheduling and onboarding of new ABA team members
Conduct 1:1 meetings with and annual performance reviews for BCBAs and RBTs
Present at weekly meetings and cascades clinical and operational messages to the ABA team
Supervise at least 1 student earning their BCBA fieldwork hours
Partner with Clinic Manager and discipline leads to foster collaboration and positive team morale
Assess incoming clients for treatment using various assessment tools, and provide a clinical recommendation for weekly treatment hours based on client need
Develop individualized therapeutic programs to address client goals, drawing heavily from NET principles
Revise and update client programs on a regular basis, every 1-2 weeks
Support RBTs via mentorship and training for children on their caseload
Provide supervision for 5-10% of an RBTs supervision hours
Direct work with clients, always being ready to model a skill for an RBT or client
Complete and submit required documentation, including, but not limited to, SOAP Notes, Evaluations, Progress Reports in accordance with practice guidelines
Collaborate with other professionals and disciplines to achieve coordinated care goals
Lead weekly team meetings with the clinics ABA team the clinics BCBA team
Participate in interclinic Lead BCBA meetings and cross-discipline Lead meetings
Maintain a targeted caseload of 22 therapy hours per week
Required Education, Experience and Credentials:
Masters Degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
Current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
2+ years of experience providing ABA services
1+ years of experience supervising RBTs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to mentor and develop RBTs and future BCBAs
Competence with a variety of computer applications
Experience with a wide variety of ABA assessments
Experience working in a clinic setting
Personal Attributes:
Interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
Passion for working with children with special needs
Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
Creative mindset for making therapy fun
Process oriented with strong attention to detail
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy
Travel Requirements
Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.
This is a full-time position. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Paid Time Off; Sick Time; and a robust Employee Assistance Program.
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