Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation

About the Role

The Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation is primarily responsible for utilizing evidence-based ABA assessment techniques to evaluate clients for ABA services. This role provides the initial in-person or telehealth clinical intake meeting and sets forth ABA treatment by identifying long-term objectives of the client and their family.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate assessments to clients in the clinic, home, community, or on telehealth
• Utilizes evidence-based ABA assessment techniques
• Transitions clients from initial intake to their treatment team and monitor utilization of recommended hours during the first authorization period
• Assists the Vice President of Clinical Service Delivery and Assessment Coordinator with on-going trainings
• Reviews treatment overview, processes, and expectations with the family
• Keeps the care team updated regarding status of assessment
• Prepares and submits a final ABA assessment report using approved case-specific templates
• Stays informed of ABA assessment and evaluation techniques and tools by attending ongoing trainings
• Reviews quarterly outcome data from their region and collaborates on clinical strategy elevation
• Assists Clinical Director with supporting challenging clinical cases to influence positive outcomes

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with only general supervision
• Minimum Master's Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis, psychology, education, social work, or other related field
• BCBA certification or clinical license
• 3+ years (5+ years preferred) of clinical supervision experience as a BCBA
• Preferred 5+ years' experience working with clients with ASD or other special needs
• 5+ years training and/or education related to ASD
• Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation
• Background check, tuberculosis test, LiveScan fingerprint and any other funding source required clearance
• Comfortable working in home, community, school, clinic, and military base environments
• Comfortable working in group settings and leading small groups of staff and clients
• Strong desire to support and develop skills and abilities of staff
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, database software, project management software
• Highly organized
• Professional, positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Direct work with clients may include, without limitation, the following physical demands: sitting, kneeling, squatting, running, twisting and turning, reaching above shoulders and/or frequent physical transitions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 annually, plus up to $30,000 in annual incentives based on performance
• Sign-on, retention, and relocation incentives available based on location and organizational needs
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 (where applicable) to help cover moving expenses, travel costs, and other support to settle within 10-15 miles of one of our centers
• Up to 26 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation days, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of joining
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonuses up to $3,000 for referring qualified candidates

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