The Clinical Director of Functional Assessment will support the organization’s approach to the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior. Guided by the unparalleled Hopebridge Assessment Platform and industry-leading clinical judgment protocols, the Clinical Director of Functional Assessment will deliver comprehensive clinical case support by navigating case reviews, data-based decision making, intensive coaching, and clinical solutions rooted in compassionate, evidence-based treatment protocols.
This BCBA will play an integral role in the identification, escalation, and support of high-risk cases using the tiered model of support with Hopebridge’s interdisciplinary Grand Rounds structure. The Clinical Director of Functional Assessment will possess rich real-world experience in the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior, Practical Functional Assessment (PFA), and Skill-based Treatment (SBT) philosophy. The position will have responsibility for consistent delivery of essential state/regional clinical metrics and require travel to centers 25-50% of the time. This position is based in greater Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) and requires a current AZ LBA.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to regional physical management and grand rounds admission and maintenance outcomes
• Host and coach biweekly (or as needed) assessment and treatment design sessions using the PFA and SBT framework
• Offer comprehensive clinical case support by navigating case reviews, data-based decision making, and clinical solutions rooted in compassionate evidence-based treatment protocols
• Collaborate with local teams and other Hopebridge departments to identify and address inferring behaviors, medical complexities, skill acquisition, variables to treatment adherence and/or comorbid conditions that may impact child and family outcomes
• Monitor and interpret internal clinical decision logic reports to provide responsive clinical support to BCBAs, Assistant Clinical Directors and Clinical Directors.
• Triage and escalate clinical matters to senior level clinical leadership for additional support and problem-solving
• Support and co-lead the development of competency-based training on the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior with a focus on the PFA/SBT philosophy
• Engage in follow-up for Grand Rounds cases which may involve ongoing coaching, support with progress monitoring, assessment of satisfaction with the Grand Rounds process to ensure a positive clinical outcome
• Collaborate to disseminate knowledge on Hopebridge’s initiatives on the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior at professional conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
• Participate in the creation and delivery of well-rounded continuing education events/workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

Requirements:

• Current PFA/SBT Level 2 or higher credential and commitment to advance in the FTF Behavioral Consulting Credentialing Pathway
• Certified and licensed in the state of Arizona, as a BCBA, in good standing.
• Current and in good standing BCBA credential, with a minimum of four years of post-certification clinical practice
• Demonstrated dissemination experience (conference presentations, published peer-reviewed journal articles, etc.)
• Experience with skills assessments and curricula (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, BHI, CFQL-2, PEAK) required)
• Experience leading and managing large teams
• Deep experience implementing and coaching others to implement Functional Analyses
• Experience with virtual coaching specifically behavioral skills training and bug-in-ear technology
• Commitment to travel up to 50% of the time (including overnights) to be in the field for support with PFA/SBT implementation and evaluation