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Assistant Clinical Director
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Empower Behavioral Health .
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.
Job Details
Reports to: Clinical Director
FLSA status: Exempt/Full-Time
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $85,000 – $90,000 annually
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
Onboarding Patients
Assist with clinic visits for potential patients
Assist with the new patient intake process, including scheduling, 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 (treatment plan reviews, BIP checks)
Meet weekly with Clinical Director to discuss clinical updates for the clinic and BCBA team
Assist with oversight on ongoing patient programming to ensure high clinical quality, including:
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 (behavior reduction, skill acquisition, parent goals, 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 the BCBA team (weekly trainings, staff in-service day trainings, 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
Managing a Team of BCBAs
Assist with new hire training for BCBAs
Assist with ongoing clinical training with the team of BCBAs (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 (billing, mentorship, 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 (documentation and regular treatment fidelity)
Assist with conducting initial RBT competency assessments and paperwork for BTs to apply for their RBT exam
Managing Assigned Caseload
(6 full‑time equivalent cases, 24 hours weekly billable)
Conduct ongoing assessments (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 appeals
Assist with coordination of care for patients as needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements Competencies
Planning and Evaluating / Workload Management
Problem‑Solving / Decision Making / Critical Thinking
Customer Focus – Client/Patient
Communication
Coachability
People Management
Quality/Compliance
Teamwork
Education & 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 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 (e.g., patient eloping)
Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors (e.g., 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.
Salary: $85,000 to $90,000 annually.
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Assistant Clinical Director
role at
Empower Behavioral Health .
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.
Job Details
Reports to: Clinical Director
FLSA status: Exempt/Full-Time
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $85,000 – $90,000 annually
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
Onboarding Patients
Assist with clinic visits for potential patients
Assist with the new patient intake process, including scheduling, 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 (treatment plan reviews, BIP checks)
Meet weekly with Clinical Director to discuss clinical updates for the clinic and BCBA team
Assist with oversight on ongoing patient programming to ensure high clinical quality, including:
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 (behavior reduction, skill acquisition, parent goals, 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 the BCBA team (weekly trainings, staff in-service day trainings, 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
Managing a Team of BCBAs
Assist with new hire training for BCBAs
Assist with ongoing clinical training with the team of BCBAs (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 (billing, mentorship, 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 (documentation and regular treatment fidelity)
Assist with conducting initial RBT competency assessments and paperwork for BTs to apply for their RBT exam
Managing Assigned Caseload
(6 full‑time equivalent cases, 24 hours weekly billable)
Conduct ongoing assessments (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 appeals
Assist with coordination of care for patients as needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements Competencies
Planning and Evaluating / Workload Management
Problem‑Solving / Decision Making / Critical Thinking
Customer Focus – Client/Patient
Communication
Coachability
People Management
Quality/Compliance
Teamwork
Education & 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 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 (e.g., patient eloping)
Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors (e.g., 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.
Salary: $85,000 to $90,000 annually.
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