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Job Description
Job Description
Every child deserves the brightest future and Centria Autism Services is on a mission to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have the best developmental experience possible while acquiring the skills to succeed in the world on their own terms. Too many children with ASD are untreated or undertreated and Centria is committed to reaching every child in need and their families with interventions based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that meet – and exceed best practices. Our Optimal Outcomes Model(TM) looks at the whole-child, engages families in aspirational treatment planning and leverages team-based care to allow BCBA's to focus on clinical issues and support Centria's dedication to quality, family satisfaction and developmental outcomes. Founded in 2009, Centria now operates in 13 states and is working hard to develop approaches to sustain quality while reaching tens of thousands of children across the country; we use data-driven analytics and sophisticated software platforms to constantly evaluate our quality and performance, and develop new approaches to supporting our clients and their families on their journey.
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Centria Healthcare was founded in 2009 and grew two business lines to lead the state of Michigan. In 2014 we took on Autism and have since grown to be the largest provider in the nation. We blended an entrepreneurial spirit with a proven and effective care delivery system to create an unmatched client experience. We look for dedicated, hard-working, sharp individuals with a desire to go above and beyond.
Thank you for showing interest in Centria Autism Services. Our mission as a company is "to help every child living with autism to develop, pursue, and achieve their goals and dreams through high quality ABA therapy and support"
Job Purpose
This role provides senior-level clinical leadership to Centria in alignment with Centria Autism's Optimal Outcomes Model, Service Integrity and Care Delivery. An individual in this position will act as a clinical leader to the operation, through the direct support and oversight of the implementation and execution of Universal Protocols for the start of care for all clients, deliver specific organizational clinical training and support, and overseeing the reduction of problematic behavior. A leader in this position will function as a strategic partner to our clinicians, regional directors, and clinical leadership team, serving as an expert on the implementation of practical functional assessment, skills-based treatment, and de-escalation practices. The Director of Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation contributes to clinical services by shifting daily clinical practice through direct implementation training to establish and oversee the values which will drive our clinical service; dignity, safety, and trust, through specifying the opening outcomes for all clients, the specific procedures aligned from our values that meet these outcomes, and the required competency staff need to scale these interventions across their caseload. The Director of Clinical Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation will work closely with clinical leadership to evaluate opportunity areas within our systems to build innovative clinical solutions that add value to the enterprise. This role will be responsible for developing strong relationships with and mentorship of the clinical team to coach, counsel, and train where appropriate to help support overall clinical performance.
Success in this role will be evaluated through a combination of measures including organization level clinical outcomes, financial performance, and clinician, technician, and client retention.
Duties and Responsibilities
Function as a Clinical Leader by overseeing the training, competency, and successful implementation by RCDs, Supervising Clinicians, and Technicians in the implementation of clinicalinitiatives :
- Implementation of the Do Wonders Framework that defines care for all clients : :
Work alongside the VP of Functional Assessment and Treatment to provide ongoing training and mentorship of a protocol that effectively guides all Supervising Clinicians through the appropriate initial assessment and treatment based in the Do Wonders
Framework and Centria's standard of clinical care for all clients.
o Oversee and continuously improve the practice and implementation of systems that provide ongoing execution, competency, and clinical progress as it relates to clinical initiatives.
o Provide support to the system that escalates the need for ongoing consultation for supervising clinicians with clients exhibiting significant interfering behavior, lack of progress, complex case support, at risk clients, discharge needs, etc.
o Partnering with the Vice President of Functional Assessment and Treatment, identify clinicians and clients requiring additional supports and continue providing clinical support.
Provide internal and external clinical thought leadership to the clinical department and the Vice President of Functional Assessment and Treatment.
Managerial Responsibility
The role of the Director of Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation may have direct supervisory responsibilities. Additionally, provide coaching and mentorship to influence identified Regional Clinical Directors and Supervising Clinicians. Qualifications
Education
Work Experience
Equipment and Technology Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum Competency Requirements
An initial assessment of competency will be completed during the interview period and evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Interpersonal Demands
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Decision Making
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Working Conditions
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements such as bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds may be required. This role will require sitting most of the day as well as walking and standing periodically. This role may require close visual acuity on computer screens or monitors and the ability to analyze data and figures on a screen.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Centria reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.
