Job Description

SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA)

ROLE TYPE: Full-Time

The IBHS-ABA Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring the overall clinical and administrative supervision of the IBHS-ABA designated team, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to staff working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 1:1 programming. The IBHS-ABA Clinical Director is responsible for completing a range of client assessments and supervising the performance and development of Behavioral Consultants and those in training pursuing their BCBA. The IBHS-ABA Clinical Director reports to the CFA Clinical Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the quality and integrity of IBHS-ABA services.
• Oversee the delivery of treatment services and activities based on the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the program, aiding in the growth of service delivery and the program as a whole.
• Monitor program development, tracking productivity and census; ensure that the program meets revenue and census targets; engage in strategic planning, day-to-day management, and personnel management; and adhere to the program budget, in accordance with program leadership.
• Track and monitor submission of treatment plans to ensure compliance with the established procedures.
• Review treatment plans, progress notes, and data collection to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with format adherence to the ABA model as outlined in CBH performance standards.
• Ensure that all cases are monitored to ensure the billable status of services.
• Develop and monitor staff training plans to ensure compliance with CBH ABA performance standards. Lead staff through required trainings.
• Regularly conduct fidelity checks on the clinical treatment model and provide necessary feedback and training to ensure fidelity is met and maintained.
• Conduct clinical assessments (FBAs, skill assessments, preference, reinforcement) and develop behavior support plans for assigned clients.
• Complete preference assessments and reinforcement assessments as necessary.
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members.
• Ensure that Behavior Consultants are using appropriate behavioral data collection systems such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals.
• Conduct training on a variety of applicable topics, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), skill acquisition assessments, program development, ABA interventions, treatment planning, graphing, etc.
• Attend interagency meetings to coordinate the design of treatment plans and service recommendations.
• Attend and provide the clinical voice/leadership for IBHS-ABA program meetings with funders and external providers to ensure that service delivery is in compliance and maintain the most up-to-date standards of service delivery.
• Provide supervisory and clinical consultative guidance to CFA program leadership for clients receiving services as needed.
• Participate in the performance management process, including delivery of feedback and corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development and attainment of program-specific goals and objectives.
• Establish, maintain, and report on statistical information and/or performance improvement-related measures for the ABA program.
• Conduct clinical audits for the ABA program.
• Serve as a member of the clinical leadership team.
• Complete all required documentation in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with PHMC’s and CFA’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Develop and execute clinical policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, and supervision as required by PHMC/CFA and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Staff Leadership

• Support and supervise ABA therapists in implementing designed ABA programs, including Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), by providing (at a minimum) biweekly case consultation and observation; document all consultation encounters.
• Supervise IBHS-ABA Operations Administrator and Clinical Supervisor, as well as other clinical ABA staff as needed.
• Maintain supervision contacts with assigned staff (up to 12) in accordance with IBHS-ABA guidelines.
• Foster a strengths-based, trauma-informed, accountable, committed, and motivated environment.
• Contribute to a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates high performance.
• Interview and hire candidates for Behavior Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, and Operations Administrator positions.
• Ensure the caliber of diverse staff with skills appropriate to meet the needs of those served through training and supervision.
• Model PHMC/CFA’s core competencies, holding staff accountable to do the same.
• Mentor and develop supervisees to ensure that the team is focused on meeting the priorities of the program.
• Support an environment that promotes working relationships with internal and external parties and reinforces the goals and objectives of PHMC, CFA, CBH, IBHS, and other stakeholders.
• Promote objectives by providing cooperative, courteous service to clients, family members, visitors, and stakeholders.
• Interact professionally with ethnically, culturally, and spiritually different people in a sensitive and respectful manner.

Team Leadership

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Cooperate and communicate as a multidisciplinary staff team member through formal meetings, informal consultations, and interdisciplinary team meeting participation.
• Model traits of a responsible team member by executing job responsibilities, open communication, and good follow-through. Support team members to do the same.
• Demonstrate use and support of the trauma-informed model in all aspects of employment, including interactions with clients, family members, other employees, community members, and stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to the concerns and interests of clients, parents, guardians, funding entities, and other PHMC/CFA staff.

Trauma-Informed Behavior

• Demonstrate a commitment to being trauma-informed and maintaining a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety and nonviolence as the basis for all we do with clients and staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of the impact of trauma on development, strengths-based and person-centered practice, resilience focus, and commitment to growth and change.

SKILLS:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing abilities
• Ability to collect and present data effectively
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to utilize a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to effectively engage and partner with diverse populations
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and change activities quickly
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong understanding of ABA principles and techniques, including ESDM
• Understanding of social-ecological theory and application
• Understanding of family systems theory and application
• Understanding of child and family development
• Crisis intervention and management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB required
• Must have one of the following:
  • Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline such as psychology, counseling, clinical social work, creative arts therapy, or marriage and family therapy (degree must contain at least 12 credit hours in core behavioral health coursework)
  • Licensure as a professional counselor (LPC), clinical social worker (LCSW), psychologist, or psychiatrist in Pennsylvania
• At least two years of verified post-master’s experience providing applied behavior analysis and assessment to children with intellectual disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorder
• Experience writing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) plans and conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) required
• Preferred: Familiarity with Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

CLEARANCES:

Valid child abuse (Act 33), criminal History, FBI, and medical clearances

TRAINING:

Participation in and completion of all CBH mandatory in-services (must be completed within three months of hire and then annually from the date of the initial training)

SALARY GRADE: 23

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.