ABA Clinical Director at Cortica Care
Glendale, CA 91222
About the Job
Cortica is looking for an Applied Behavior Analysis Site Manager to join its growing team!
In this role, you will oversee Cortica Center’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program in its entirety. You will lead teams of clinical staff including ABA Associate Site Leads, Supervisors, Assistant Supervisors, and Behavior Interventionists to serve children and families. This role presents an exciting opportunity for leadership in an innovative, high-growth company still in its early stages of development.
We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care - one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission!
Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.
- Provide direct supervision to ABA Associate Site Managers, ABA Supervisors (BCBAs), and/or ABA Assistant Supervisors offering clinical guidance, coaching, professional development opportunities, and performance feedback.
- Supervise Behavior Interventionists (BIs), as needed for coverage.
- Ensure a steady growth rate for the ABA program through monitoring of key performance indicators, achieving budget growth targets month over month, by ensuring ABA hiring and downstream patient referral targets are consistently met for the site.
- Engage in billable activities, as needed, to support the needs and growth of the program (e.g. ABA Assessments, ADOS, Supervision, etc.).
- Responsible for Quality Assurance of the site’s ABA program through supervision in the field, on-site supervision, report reviewing, and other means as needed.
- Provide oversight and guidance for any clinical programs for the site including early intervention programs, social skills groups, summer camps, etc. and liaise with clinical operations team to support the program launches and ongoing success.
- Demonstrate a robust understanding of ABA operations and proficiently manage the overall ABA program to ensure its success.
- Interview and select ABA candidates for the program.
- Manage expectations for the ABA team and ensure capacity utilization is optimized.
- Ensure a great onboarding experience for new ABA team members, providing training and support through partnership with the Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, and HR teams.
- Ensure that ABA clinical supervisory paperwork is up to date and accurate for the site, including Registered Behavioral Technician Supervision, Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT), BCBA Supervision, Parent Training and BI Clinical Supervision.
- Verify all safety training is provided for the ABA Team and ensure safety best practices are implemented.
- Manage patient concerns as they relate to the ABA program including responding to messages, facilitating meetings, documenting concerns, and managing discharge of patients when violations of Cortica’s policies take place.
- Coordinate time-off requests and collaborate closely with the Scheduling Team to optimize authorized hours and BI schedules.
- Utilize expertise in electronic medical record systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office products to effectively manage data and streamline administrative processes within the ABA program.
- This position requires a daily on-site presence at the assigned Cortica site during all working hours to support the clinic as a member of the on-site leadership team in all aspects of emergency procedures and safety initiatives.
- You hold a current and unrestricted certification from the BACB as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- You bring 5+ years of management experience leading teams in a clinical setting and possess a strong acumen for ABA operations and overall ABA program management.
- You are Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS) Certified.
- You hold a Safety Care Certification (sections 1-5 and sections 6-7 as needed per payer requirements).
Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive! As a Cortica teammate, we’ll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life.
The base pay range for this opening is $96,434 to $125,365. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.
EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.