Clinical Supervisor - BCBA
Beacon Specialized Living · Columbia, MO · 5 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Promotes day-to-day clinical integrity by coaching and supporting staff and/or students to provide effective, ethical, and consistent care in alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
- Works closely with clinical staff and/or students to build confidence, expand clinical knowledge, and develop skills that improve the quality of care and service delivery.
- Provides direct supervision and guidance to assigned clinical staff and/or students, including regular supervision meetings, performance feedback, and support in implementing evidence-based practices and treatment plans.
- Oversees the tracking and monitoring of High-Risk Case Reviews, clinical incidents, and related follow-up actions to ensure appropriate documentation, accountability, and resolution in alignment with agency policies and clinical standards.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director to implement a best-in-class, evidence-based behavioral health model across assigned programs or regions.
- Oversee clinical services to ensure they are aligned with clinical best practices, trauma-informed care principles, and appropriate to the individual's level of acuity.
- Monitor caseloads, acuity levels, and staffing patterns to ensure service intensity and frequency meet both clinical needs and regulatory expectations.
- Support continuity and consistency of services across programs and homes, including coordination of external behavioral health providers when necessary.
- Carry a limited caseload of clients, as needed, to support high-acuity cases or program needs.
- Aid in developing and implementing individualized crisis stabilization plans and provide direct crisis intervention and risk assessments when required.
- Lead or coordinate clinical in-service trainings, orientation for new clinical staff and/or students, and ongoing skill development for clinical staff and/or students.
- Perform ongoing reviews and audits of clinical charts to verify compliance with documentation standards, clinical best practices, and federal billing requirements.
- Ensure behavior plans and crisis documentation meet standards for federal reimbursement and clinical effectiveness.
- Ensure that Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) are personalized, data-informed, and address precursors and triggers for high-acuity behaviors.
Education And Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Sociology, Human Services, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
- In lieu of a graduate degree, substantial experience in a supervisory role may be considered. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related discipline from an accredited institution is required.
- Must hold a valid BCBA license as you will be supervising BCBA's.
- A minimum of one (1) year of prior experience providing clinical supervision is preferred.
- Must maintain all mandatory training and certification requirements.
- Must pass criminal background checks, central registry check (in applicable states) and child abuse registry (in applicable states).
- Must complete and pass a drug test, in applicable states.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.
- Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
- Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
- Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.