Job Description
Job Description
The Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) provides clinical oversight of ABA services within a center, supports a caseload, and provides ongoing structured mentorship to BCBAs in the center. The ACD is integral to the mentorship and training of BCBAs at the local, in-center level. The ACD has exemplary clinical, leadership, and mentorship skills. Additionally, the ACD is able to successfully impart those skills – clinical, leadership, and professional growth – in fellow BCBAs. Responsibilities Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions and other duties.
- Provides program oversight for a patient caseload
Conducts behavioral and skills assessments, as required by funding sources, and as needed based on data / clinical judgment
Develops compassionate and function-based behavior intervention plans and individualized, developmentally-sensitive treatment plansCompletes initial evaluations for potential patientsProvides training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Fieldwork studentsCompletes RBT competency assessments and re-assessments
Responsible for continued competence and professional growth for RBTs, Fieldwork Students, and Trainers during weekly consultation (protocol modification) overlaps by using Behavioral Skills TrainingHolds regular RBT POD meetingsEnsures supervision hours of RBTs meet the requirements of the BACBBuilds and maintains positive family / caregiver relationships throughout the lifecycle / course of treatment of the patientCompletes regularly scheduled family guidance sessions
Identified touchpoints throughout the patient’s experience at Hopebridge to meet with the parent / caregiver to review progress and collaborate on individualized treatment plans and behavior plans.Engages in coordination of care with the patient’s physicians, Hopebridge’s 360 Care team (Occupational and Speech Therapy), and other stakeholdersProvides regular structured BCBA mentorship sessions and supportive performance guidanceProvides clinical oversight, consistent with Hopebridge quality standards and evidence-based practices to BCBAs within center by monitoring clinical program progress through defined quality audit processes
Supports clinical performance of BCBAs within center via procedural integrity documentation, provide feedback and necessary training, and communicate concerns to Regional BCBA, Center Manager, and Regional Center Manager as appropriateImplements the Hopebridge BCBA Mentorship and Training curriculum with integrityDelivers balanced corrective and development feedback to BCBAsUses Hopebridge reports to drive clinical performanceCompetencies
Attention to Detail - the ability to see and pay attention to details; the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure or object, and to verify the correctness or error in an individual part or procedureAttitude Toward Others - maintaining a positive, open, and objective attitude toward othersEmotional Control - the ability to maintain a rational and objective demeanor when faced with stressful or emotional situations; a measure of self-composure in a difficult situation and the ability to act objectively, rather than impulsively or emotionallyEnjoyment of the Job - the feeling that one's job is both fulfilling and rewarding and that it has a positive and useful benefit.Flexibility - the ability to readily modify, respond to, and integrate change with minimal personal resistanceHandling Stress - the ability to balance and defuse inner tensions and stresses; the ability to appropriately separate yourself from stressful situations and maintain your own sense of inner peace.Developing Others - develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methodsCommunication - excellent written and oral communication skillsSelf-Awareness and Leadership - demonstrated awareness of personal leadership skills and relationship managementSupervisory Responsibility
Provides supervision, guidance, and mentorship to BCBAs and BCaBAs within assigned center in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Provide feedback and supervision to RBTs and Fieldwork students, ensuring clinical competence and demonstrated performance of
employees.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Required Skills Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology or closely related field.Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACBAt least two years certification with the BACB as a Board-Certified Behavior AnalystExperience with skills assessments and curricula (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, EFL, AFLS, PEAK), requiredSubstantial experience with behavioral assessments (e.g., Practical Functional Assessments)Strong background in behavior reduction program development and oversightMeets the BACB qualifications to supervise BCaBAs, those pursuing certification, and RBTsDemonstrates ability to supervise, provide leadership coaching and train advance-skilled BCBAs effectivelyResponsibility to manage and communicate with leaders and executive-level staffAbility to instruct and coach peers on the principles and ethics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to professionals and non-professionalsPreferred Education and Experience
Experience providing supervision to BCBAExperience with both Medicaid and private-insurance patients preferredExperience with Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-based treatment
