Clinical Supervisor, BCBA
Company: Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) is
among the world's largest and most experienced organizations
effectively treating children with autism and related disorders.
CARD touches the lives of hundreds of children and their families.
Through a network of trained therapists, supervisors, and
researchers we develop and implement quality, comprehensive and
personalized treatment programs which lead to success, and in many
cases recovery.
DESCRIPTION:
The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for all clinical aspects of
treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes the
assessment and analysis of the patient's skills and challenging
behaviors, development of treatment plans, overseeing the
implementation of treatment, collaboration with and training of
their patient's caregivers, as well as ongoing coaching and
training of behavioral technicians. Treatment plans are primarily
designed to address areas of medical necessity and may occur in a
variety of settings including the CARD center, patient's home,
school, or community. Clinical Supervisors report to the Clinical
Manager. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Uses clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each
patient
* Develop and maintain treatment plans
* Evaluate patients to identify both skill deficits and
strengths
* Analyze challenging behaviors to identify the function of the
behavior
* Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce
challenging behaviors
* Observe treatment implementation for potential program
revisions
* Monitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation
of treatment protocols
* Direct behavior technicians in the implementation of new or
revised treatment protocols
* Provides ongoing coaching and training to behavioral
technicians
* Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress towards
treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based upon data
* Update treatment plans at least once per month, based upon
patient response to treatment
* Accurately communicate treatment response to treatment
stakeholders (i.e. caregivers, payers)
* Coordination of care with other professionals
* Administration, completion, and scoring of standardized
assessments
* Includes caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced
by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings
* Interacts with payers in a way that is collaborative,
professional, thorough, and informative
* Engages with payers as-needed for funding meetings (i.e. IEP,
peer reviews)
* Stay up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure
clinical excellence
* Maintains appropriate documentation in Skills and the patient's
medical record
* Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients,
families and colleagues
* Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families
and colleagues
* Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements at all times
* Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
* Master's degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis or
related field required
* Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst
Certification Board required
* Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) required
* Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to
maintain strict confidentiality
* Ability to work collaboratively with team members while
maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude
* Ability to work independently to problem solve and exercise
clinical judgment
* An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
* Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to
work in a fast paced, changing environment
* Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel, Word,
Outlook; ability to use new computer systems and iPads.
* Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets
* Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient
home, etc.)
* Willingness to work with a variety of patients
* Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for
some locations
* Must pass tuberculosis test
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Treatment may occur in a variety of settings
including the patient's home, the CARD center, the patient's
school, or the community. Working environments may be both indoors
and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout
the course of the workday.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in
small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic
environments
* Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather
materials, anticipate and respond to the movement of a patient,
and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as
school, playground, clinic, or community locations
* Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the
movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to
bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play
skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a
patient from entering a traffic congested street
* Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking in order to monitor
the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in
the surrounding environment
* Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically
block attempts to aggress towards others. Responding to behaviors
may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is
leaning, pushing, etc.
* Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to
articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to
and shape vocal communication of patients
* Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as
climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or
opening a container
* Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the
patient's natural environment, which may include being outdoors in
a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in
a school setting, etc.)
* Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
* Discretionary bonus plan
* For qualifying employees, benefits include medical, dental,
vision, life insurance, flexible spending program, 401K, earned
paid vacation, sick and holiday pay
* Free virtual healthcare and mental health for your household
* Corporate discount programs
* Free CEUs
* Exceptional training program
* Opportunities for advancement
* Company issued iPad for digital data collection and learning
tools
* Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement at IRS standards
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay
Education:
* Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
* BCBA or sitting for the exam soon (Required)
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Keywords: Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc., Arlington , Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, Other , Arlington, Virginia
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