BCBA Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ABA Pathways, LLC is looking for a compassionate , adaptable professional who brings energy to their job and is looking to make a difference in the lives of clients & staff as well as make an impact on our Company! Our ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, strong organization skills, the ability to work independently, desire to assist in continuous program improvement, and possess the talent and people skills to collaborate with local agencies and co-workers. Our mission is to serve our patients and their families with a holistic, person-centered approach while collaborating with the family, educators, and other service providers toward maximizing our patient’s social inclusion and independence.

Summary/Objective

The Clinical Director (CD) is responsible for supervising and managing services on a local level. This individual will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations to ensure Pathways implements clinical care according to its policies and procedures, best practices in the industry, and in response to patient and stakeholder needs. This position generally carries out responsibilities in the following areas: ensure efficient operations of the clinic, quality review of ABA services, provide staff supervision, and reinforce Pathways policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Manage and maintain assigned clinical cases.
• Participates in developing articulated clinic goals, objectives, and systems.
• Manages administrative staff in task assignment, completion, and performance.
• Collaborates with Pathways internal and external departments - clinical, finance, accreditation, etc. in the development and implementation of programs and policies regularly.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure credentialing, government regulations, and compliance requirements are met.
• Attend and participate in Community Mental Health and other funding sources meetings.
• Ensure patients (including families, paraprofessionals, caregivers, and funding sources) are satisfied with services, including active problem-solving and resolution of issues, timely reporting issues, and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Manage client referrals and onboard new clients, including tours and non-billable report review meetings with case managers and guardians.
• Stay knowledgeable of funding sources requirements and ensure the Pathways Autism Center is compliant.
• Participate in employee recruitment, selection, and training with Human Resources.
• Hosts staff meetings collaboratively with supervisors and management.
• Provide ongoing clinical training and fidelity checks for team and caseloads.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.

Position Expected Hours of Work/Environment

Pathways established a life/work balance policy with the goal of assisting staff in preserving personal time. This is a full-time position. Typical hours of operations are between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday as well as some Saturdays.

Travel

This position may be required to travel to meetings from time to time, including travel to Pathways various divisions and locations as requested or necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position provides direct supervision to managerial staff and administrative staff. This position will provide in-direct supervision to all other positions within the clinic.

Competencies

• Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Effective Communication.
• Ethical Practice.
• Global & Cultural Awareness.
• Relationship Management.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. In addition, this position requires the ability to lift files up to 40 lbs, move quickly, open filing cabinets and bend as necessary, and remain seated at a normal desk for extended periods of time. Employees are required to ensure they are otherwise standing up, moving, stretching or prepared to be as active as necessary to preserve their health and welfare.

Benefits:

• Health Insurances
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan
• Bonus Program

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certified.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst in Michigan.
• Masters' degree.
• Three to five years of BCBA experience.