What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at Autism Matters?
Job Description
A Program Coordinator (Level 1) at Autism Matters is responsible for the clinical oversight and decision making for a caseload of up to 8 clients and their team of providers. Primary responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Observation and Direction of therapy sessions, and collaboration with clinical team members. The goal of a Program Coordinator is to assure clients are receiving individualized treatment to reach clinical goals and positively impact client outcomes. A Program Coordinator is client-focused, ethical, dedicated to best practice, and supportive of a positive therapeutic environment.
Qualifications And Educational Requirements
Clinical Oversight and Decision Making:
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A Program Coordinator (Level 1) at Autism Matters is responsible for the clinical oversight and decision making for a caseload of up to 8 clients and their team of providers. Primary responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Observation and Direction of therapy sessions, and collaboration with clinical team members. The goal of a Program Coordinator is to assure clients are receiving individualized treatment to reach clinical goals and positively impact client outcomes. A Program Coordinator is client-focused, ethical, dedicated to best practice, and supportive of a positive therapeutic environment.
Qualifications And Educational Requirements
- Must meet Level 1 and/or Level 2 qualifications for education and/or experience:
- Level 1: (must meet both bullet points)
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the mental health professional disciplines or possess a master’s degree in a mental health field
- Possess 2,000 hours of clinical experience and/or training
- Be available to work a daily schedule of 8 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday. Autism Matters will review other availability and scheduling requests on a case by case basis.
Clinical Oversight and Decision Making:
- Maintain a caseload of 4-8 clients
- Complete clinical programming for clients under the direction of a BCBA
- Develop and updates client individualized treatment and behavior plans and any other required supporting documents
- Provide Observation and Direction to clients on caseload across sessions to assess procedural integrity, monitor client progress, and inform clinical decisions
- Frequently analyzes data and graphic displays and uses interpretation to make programmatic revisions
- Inform client’s Senior Behavior Therapist of new and upcoming programming changes for clients on caseload
- Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration during meetings, overlaps, and trainings
- Participate in client intake assessments and development of materials prior to start of services
- Obtain information from medical records, staff, family members, and the clients to assess clients' capabilities, needs, and interests
- Monitor prior authorization approval dates and completes documentation to assure continuity of services
- Complete coordination of care with members of child’s care team including but not limited to SLP, OT, Psychologist, Primary Care Provider, School District, and/or PCA to develop client- centered treatment plans
- Complete and maintains timely and effective written documentation of all client services with minimal errors
- Provide BCBA/BCaBA/RBT supervision, if applicable
- Provide documentation to aid in clinical performance meetings to the Clinic Director, Program Manager, or Director of Clinical Services, as needed.
- Deliver 1:1 and 2:1 therapy using behavior analysis principles
- Adhere to individualized treatment plans targeting specific goals
- Demonstrate the consistent use of positive and proactive behavior management techniques as well as reactive strategies based on clients’ individualized behavior plans.
- Collect data and complete session documentation accurately
- Apply supervisor feedback to enhance therapy and improve client outcomes
- Conduct Family Caregiver Training and Counseling in order to provide support and consistency across environments
- Provide direct services (any billable client-related activity), as outlined above, during 80% of scheduled hours
- Schedule, prepare, participate in, and conduct staff and/or client meetings and trainings
- Maintain personal work schedule to meet client and clinic needs and manage time effectively to meet assigned deadlines and productivity standards
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe therapeutic environment
- Adhere to the ethical code of supervising professionals (LPCC, BCBA, LICSW, etc.)
- Model professional demeanor and ethical behavior across all settings
- Uphold company values of being client-focused, ethical, supportive, dedicated, and having integrity
- Participate in community outreach events
- Address and/or provide feedback in the moment in regards to client programming such as safety concerns, implementation errors, cleaning up after sessions, mealtimes/bathroom routines, and productivity if programming is not implemented in a significant amount of time
- Demonstrate willingness and flexibility in meeting client, family and agency needs
- Complete other duties as designated by supervisor
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Records Systems
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client-centered and family-centered quality services meeting client and family satisfaction
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
- Knowledge of Behavior Analytic principles, graphing conventions, and clinical decision making
- Monitoring: assessing performance of self, others, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action
- Time Management: managing one’s own time and the time of others
- Documenting/Recording Information: entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form
- Communication: providing information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, written form, email, or in person.
- Judgment, Reasoning, and Decision-Making: considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and applying general rules to specific problems to form a conclusion
- Active Listening: giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems and implementing solutions
- Social Perceptiveness and Coordination: being aware of others’ reactions, understanding why they react as they do, and adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions
- Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing: communicating effectively verbally or in written form
- Stand/Walk: Constantly, 67-100% of time
- Sit: Frequently, 34-66% of time
- Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally, 1-33% of time
- Squat/Kneel: Constantly, 67-100% of time
- Push/Pull: Frequently, 34-66% of time
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