Clinical Director

About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Director to join our team in the Champions Gate, FL area. This role involves driving service, quality, and growth initiatives, managing staff and client scheduling, and overseeing a team of BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of key service, quality, and growth initiatives
• Manage or assist in managing the day-to-day operations of all services, including staff and client scheduling
• Execute clinical policies and procedures
• Promote a therapeutic environment for all clients, ensuring client input is considered when developing and carrying out treatment plans
• Provide clinical management and oversight to a team of BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs
• Problem solve issues with supervisees when insufficient progress toward client goals/outcomes is observed via a review of relevant behavioral data
• Conduct staff and caregiver trainings
• Regularly reference behavior analytic literature and attend relevant conferences and workshops to best inform evidence-based treatment
• Complete annual performance evaluations for all BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA Supervisors to determine potential for improvement and ensure treatment integrity
• Pinpoint performances that allow supervisees to achieve measurable outcomes valuable to the client
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, involving direct assessment and treatment of clients
• Participate actively in hiring process of behavior technicians, BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA Supervisors
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues with integrity, either individually or with the assistance of Human Resources
• Communicate with Acorn Health administrative teams including Admissions, Payroll, Finance, Billing and Human Resources to assist in staff and client records management and payer relationships
• Attend meetings as required by the Regional Clinical Director

Requirements

• A master’s degree in ABA or a related field
• An active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• 3 years of experience as a practicing BCBA
• Knowledge of best practices in the treatment of autism
• Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families
• Experience serving in a leadership/management role for an ABA provider
• Experience managing teams, projects, and meetings
• Proficiency with ABA data collection and practice management systems such as Central Reach
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record
• Physical requirements of the position, to include lifting of packages, or equipment, and accessing non-barrier free premises
• Interdisciplinary team approach to develop and implement client treatment plans
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, able to maintain records, prepare reports, and reliably develop timely correspondence related to work
• Pass a background check
• Flexibility to work independently when needed, but also enjoy working as a part of the larger team

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA or related field
• Active BCBA certification
• 3+ years of BCBA experience
• Experience with ABA data collection and practice management systems
• Effective communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Pass background check

Skills

• Behavioral analysis
• Leadership and management
• Team collaboration
• Data management
• Communication

Benefits

• Incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retail plan
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability
• CEU opportunities
• Professional development funds
• Career development opportunities
• Collaboration with Clinical Advisory Board
• Positive and collaborative environment
• Balanced caseloads and flexible work environment
• Supportive administrative back office

Pay

$90,000 - $117,600/year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the clinic and clients.