Clinical Director - School-Based Behavior Consultation

ORGANIZATION

“Helping students reach new heights.” School-Based Behavior Consultation focuses on skill development amp; challenging behavior reduction for student success! SBBC provides ABA therapy amp; behavior support interventions in-school amp; in-home to improve social skills, academics, vocational skills, functional skills, amp; communication. This is accomplished through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) amp; in collaboration with other specialists, school staff, the students we serve, amp; caregivers.

SBBC is student-oriented. Through the use of behavior-analytic methods, we place highest priority on equipping amp; empowering students to reach new heights in each setting they encounter!

Mission: We are a team of professionals and experts in Applied Behavior Analysis who partner with amp; equip individuals with autism spectrum disorder, caregivers, community support staff, and/or school team members to gain the skills needed to reach their full potential.

Vision: We envision individuals with autism spectrum disorder throughout East Central Indiana gaining access to more inclusive settings and having greater autonomy in life, as a result of SBBC’s service provision.

SUMMARY

The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the therapeutic needs of the clients served. This person is responsible for overseeing the clinical team’s performance, including BCBAs, BAaBAs, therapists, and consultants, and monitoring program progress. This person acts as a liaison between families, school representatives, and other contracted parties and SBBC on behalf of clients. The Clinical Director also analyzes data collected by behavioral therapists and program supervisors to determine if interventions created are effective in achieving desired behavior change for clients. If not, the Clinical Director coordinates with the clinical team, provides coaching and training in order for the team to implement ABA strategies to bring about the desired behavior. The Clinical Director reviews and evaluates the supervisor’s treatment plans and ensures they are evidence-based and clinically appropriate for the client’s needs. This role involves having strong clinical experience and ability to effectively and appropriately apply and individualize Applied Behavior Analysis based on the client's individual needs.

WORKDAY

As the SBBC Clinical Director you will be required to work approximately 40+ hours per week during typical building hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

COMPENSATION

This position is considered full-time, salary and is commensurate with experience and education.

• Salary $82,000 - $135,000

• Includes the following benefits: major medical, vision, and dental, supplemental insurance, unemployment insurance, workman’s compensation, and social security and medicare taxes

• 7 weeks PTO

• Life Insurance

• 5 Paid Holidays

• Retirement - 100% match on the first 3% of compensation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Director:

• Utilize the principles of ABA, including reinforcement, prompting and fading, shaping, chaining, maintenance and generalization, extinction and punishment (including DTT, NET, FBA, FAA, and other behavior analytical procedures as needed) to develop, update, and analyze goals and data in collaboration with supervisors.

• Responsible for intervention planning and implementation of clinical cases and developing behavioral strategies that assist caregivers in implementing the treatment and/or plan.

• Conduct, write and report initial assessments and 6-month progress reports in a timely manner.

• Track and ensure compliance regarding legal, ethical, and safety issues including working with families and vulnerable populations.

• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients and act in compliance with the BACB.

• Oversee clinical services being provided in-school, in-home, in-center, and community settings; responsible for ensuring quality and integrity of services.

• Conduct training of behavioral therapists as needed.

• Conduct weekly internal team meetings.

• Shares responsibility with the scheduling coordinator for maintaining the client's schedule of sessions and for tracking and coordinating all hours and make-up sessions.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.

• Attend case conference committee meetings, conduct school observations, and/or support parents in communication and collaboration with schools and other service providers.

• Interact with funding agencies, managing referrals, and other administrative duties.

• Develop, execute, and oversee the operational, financial and clinical objectives of the company with respect to operational efficiency, financial performance, clinical quality, and strategic growth of ABA services in the local market.

• Mediate and diffuse any tension concerning clients, caregivers, or team members that may arise in all of SBBC’s service settings.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education or related behavioral science field

• Three years experience in clinical management role

• Three years experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

• Five years experience in clinical management role

• Five years experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• CPR and CPI certification

• Drug screen and criminal background check required for hire

REPORTS TO

The Clinical Director reports directly to CEO

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS amp; WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Wall, Sit, Use hands to finger, handle or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Climb or balance , Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk, Hear

• Lift Up to 50 pounds

• Compare, Analyze, Communicate, Copy, Coordinate, Instruct, Compute, Synthesize , Evaluate, Interpersonal Skills, Compile, and Negotiate

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), and Ability to adjust focus

• Tolerate noise level moderate to loud