Hopebridge
Overview
The Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) provides clinical oversight of ABA services within a center, supports a caseload, and provides ongoing structured mentorship to BCBAs in the center. The ACD is integral to the mentorship and training of BCBAs at the local, in-center level and demonstrates exemplary clinical, leadership, and mentorship skills. Responsibilities
Provides program oversight for a patient caseload. Conducts behavioral and skills assessments, as required by funding sources, and as needed based on data/clinical judgment. Develops compassionate and function-based behavior intervention plans and individualized, developmentally-sensitive treatment plans. Completes initial evaluations for potential patients. Provides training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Fieldwork students. Completes RBT competency assessments and re-assessments. Responsible for continued competence and professional growth for RBTs, Fieldwork Students, and Trainers during weekly consultation (protocol modification) overlaps by using Behavioral Skills Training. Holds regular RBT POD meetings. Ensures supervision hours of RBTs meet the requirements of the BACB. Builds and maintains positive family/caregiver relationships throughout the lifecycle/course of treatment of the patient. Completes regularly scheduled family guidance sessions. Identifies touchpoints throughout the patient’s experience at Hopebridge to meet with the parent/caregiver to review progress and collaborate on individualized treatment plans and behavior plans. Engages in coordination of care with the patient’s physicians, Hopebridge’s 360 Care team (Occupational and Speech Therapy), and other stakeholders. Provides regular structured BCBA mentorship sessions and supportive performance guidance. Provides clinical oversight, consistent with Hopebridge quality standards and evidence-based practices to BCBAs within center by monitoring clinical program progress through defined quality audit processes. Supports clinical performance of BCBAs within center via procedural integrity documentation, provides feedback and necessary training, and communicates concerns to Regional BCBA, Center Manager, and Regional Center Manager as appropriate. Implements the Hopebridge BCBA Mentorship and Training curriculum with integrity. Delivers balanced corrective and development feedback to BCBAs. Uses Hopebridge reports to drive clinical performance. Competencies
Attention to Detail - the ability to see and pay attention to details; the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure or object, and to verify the correctness or error in an individual part or procedure. Attitude Toward Others - maintaining a positive, open, and objective attitude toward others. Emotional Control - the ability to maintain a rational and objective demeanor when faced with stressful or emotional situations; a measure of self-control in a difficult situation. Enjoyment of the Job - the feeling that one's job is fulfilling and rewarding and has a positive and useful benefit. Flexibility - the ability to readily modify, respond to, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance. Handling Stress - the ability to balance and defuse inner tensions and stresses; maintain inner peace in stressful situations. Developing Others - develops the ability of others to perform and contribute by providing ongoing feedback and learning opportunities. Communication - excellent written and oral communication skills. Self-Awareness and Leadership - demonstrated awareness of personal leadership skills and relationship management. Supervisory Responsibility
Provides supervision, guidance, and mentorship to BCBAs and BCaBAs within the assigned center in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Provides feedback and supervision to RBTs and Fieldwork students, ensuring clinical competence and demonstrated performance of employees. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Required Skills
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology or closely related field. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB. At least two years certification with the BACB as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Experience with skills assessments and curricula (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, EFL, AFLS, PEAK). Substantial experience with behavioral assessments (e.g., Practical Functional Assessments). Strong background in behavior reduction program development and oversight. Meets the BACB qualifications to supervise BCaBAs, those pursuing certification, and RBTs. Demonstrates ability to supervise, provide leadership coaching and train advance-skilled BCBAs effectively. Responsibility to manage and communicate with leaders and executive-level staff. Ability to instruct and coach peers on the principles and ethics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to professionals and non-professionals. Preferred Education and Experience
Experience providing supervision to BCBA. Experience with both Medicaid and private-insurance patients preferred. Experience with Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-based treatment. Note: This posting includes standard job-related information and is not intended to be a full description of all duties.
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The Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) provides clinical oversight of ABA services within a center, supports a caseload, and provides ongoing structured mentorship to BCBAs in the center. The ACD is integral to the mentorship and training of BCBAs at the local, in-center level and demonstrates exemplary clinical, leadership, and mentorship skills. Responsibilities
Provides program oversight for a patient caseload. Conducts behavioral and skills assessments, as required by funding sources, and as needed based on data/clinical judgment. Develops compassionate and function-based behavior intervention plans and individualized, developmentally-sensitive treatment plans. Completes initial evaluations for potential patients. Provides training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Fieldwork students. Completes RBT competency assessments and re-assessments. Responsible for continued competence and professional growth for RBTs, Fieldwork Students, and Trainers during weekly consultation (protocol modification) overlaps by using Behavioral Skills Training. Holds regular RBT POD meetings. Ensures supervision hours of RBTs meet the requirements of the BACB. Builds and maintains positive family/caregiver relationships throughout the lifecycle/course of treatment of the patient. Completes regularly scheduled family guidance sessions. Identifies touchpoints throughout the patient’s experience at Hopebridge to meet with the parent/caregiver to review progress and collaborate on individualized treatment plans and behavior plans. Engages in coordination of care with the patient’s physicians, Hopebridge’s 360 Care team (Occupational and Speech Therapy), and other stakeholders. Provides regular structured BCBA mentorship sessions and supportive performance guidance. Provides clinical oversight, consistent with Hopebridge quality standards and evidence-based practices to BCBAs within center by monitoring clinical program progress through defined quality audit processes. Supports clinical performance of BCBAs within center via procedural integrity documentation, provides feedback and necessary training, and communicates concerns to Regional BCBA, Center Manager, and Regional Center Manager as appropriate. Implements the Hopebridge BCBA Mentorship and Training curriculum with integrity. Delivers balanced corrective and development feedback to BCBAs. Uses Hopebridge reports to drive clinical performance. Competencies
Attention to Detail - the ability to see and pay attention to details; the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure or object, and to verify the correctness or error in an individual part or procedure. Attitude Toward Others - maintaining a positive, open, and objective attitude toward others. Emotional Control - the ability to maintain a rational and objective demeanor when faced with stressful or emotional situations; a measure of self-control in a difficult situation. Enjoyment of the Job - the feeling that one's job is fulfilling and rewarding and has a positive and useful benefit. Flexibility - the ability to readily modify, respond to, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance. Handling Stress - the ability to balance and defuse inner tensions and stresses; maintain inner peace in stressful situations. Developing Others - develops the ability of others to perform and contribute by providing ongoing feedback and learning opportunities. Communication - excellent written and oral communication skills. Self-Awareness and Leadership - demonstrated awareness of personal leadership skills and relationship management. Supervisory Responsibility
Provides supervision, guidance, and mentorship to BCBAs and BCaBAs within the assigned center in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Provides feedback and supervision to RBTs and Fieldwork students, ensuring clinical competence and demonstrated performance of employees. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Required Skills
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology or closely related field. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB. At least two years certification with the BACB as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Experience with skills assessments and curricula (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, EFL, AFLS, PEAK). Substantial experience with behavioral assessments (e.g., Practical Functional Assessments). Strong background in behavior reduction program development and oversight. Meets the BACB qualifications to supervise BCaBAs, those pursuing certification, and RBTs. Demonstrates ability to supervise, provide leadership coaching and train advance-skilled BCBAs effectively. Responsibility to manage and communicate with leaders and executive-level staff. Ability to instruct and coach peers on the principles and ethics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to professionals and non-professionals. Preferred Education and Experience
Experience providing supervision to BCBA. Experience with both Medicaid and private-insurance patients preferred. Experience with Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-based treatment. Note: This posting includes standard job-related information and is not intended to be a full description of all duties.
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