Saint John’s Clinical Director

Saint John’s Clinical Director

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) preferred
• Maryland Behavior Analyst License preferred
• Must have a minimum of 3 year’s experience practicing as a BCBA

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving the execution of key service, quality and growth initiatives
• Manage or assist in managing the day-to-day operations of all services, including staff and client scheduling.
• Execute clinical policies and procedures.
• Promote a therapeutic environment for all clients, ensuring client input is fully considered when developing and carrying out treatment plans.
• Provide clinical management and oversight to a team of BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs.
• Problem solve issues with supervisees when insufficient progress toward client goals/outcomes is observed via a review of relevant behavioral data.
• Conduct staff and caregiver trainings.
• Regularly reference behavior analytic literature and attend relevant conference and workshops in order to best inform evidence-based treatment.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for all BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA Supervisors to determine potential for improvement and ensure treatment integrity.
• Pinpoint performances that allow supervisees to achieve measurable outcomes valuable to the client.
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, involving direct assessment and treatment of clients.
• Participate actively in hiring process of behavior technicians, BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA Supervisors.
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues with integrity, either individually or with the assistance of Human Resources
• Communicate with Acorn Health administrative teams including Admissions, Payroll, Finance, Billing and Human Resources to assist in staff and client records management and payer relationships.
• Attend meetings as required by the Regional Clinical Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving in a leadership/management role for an ABA provider preferred
• Experience managing teams, projects, and meetings highly preferred
• Experience working with multiple funding sources preferred
• A history of work with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or families both in clinical settings and in the client homes is essential. Specific training/experience in developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with ABA Data Collection and Practice Management systems such as Central Reach highly preferred