Clinical Manager
neurabilities · Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Company size
- 51-200
Lead Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) designs and implements ABA therapy programs, conducts assessments, and supervises behavior technicians for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Position Overview
The Clinical Manager is responsible for the management of clinical operations and quality assurance
within their site location. This role directly supervises BCBAs in the practice and works collaboratively
with the on-site Practice Manager to manage the intake/onboarding of new staff members and new
clients, while ensuring all clients are receiving the highest quality treatment in a timely and ethical
manner. Additionally, this role is responsible for the quality of all client programs and is jointly
responsible for overall leadership and growth of the clinic in partnership with the site’s Practice
Manager.
Essential Job Functions
Management
• Responsible for the hiring, performance management, and development of clinical management
within assigned sites.
• Create training and professional development opportunities with goals/outcomes based on
observations and review of relevant behavioral data.
• Provide clinical management and oversight to a team of master level clinicians and
paraprofessionals, within assigned site, per defined IBHS regulations.
• Provide clinical guidance and training to clinical and operations staff, as needed.
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues with integrity, either individually or with the
assistance of Human Resources.
Clinical Oversight
• Execute NeurAbilities clinical policies and procedures in line with the BACB Professional and
Ethical Compliance Code, applicable license code of ethics, and regulations.
• Review, monitor, and evaluate treatment integrity of clinical team to ensure optimal
implementation of treatment protocols.
• Clinical review and analysis with supervisees on clinical treatment development, planning, and
progress.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled group supervision of clinical team in alignment with IBHS
regulations.
• Mentor clinicians to standardize and implement individualized clinical programs.
• Regularly reference behavior analytic literature and attend relevant conferences and workshops
to best inform evidence-based treatment.
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, involving direct assessment and treatment of clients.
• Administer functional behavior assessments, as well as other recognized assessments, such as
the VB-MAPP, AFLS, Essential for Living, ABAS, and Vineland-3.
• Ensure that medical record documentation protocols are complied with, and that patients’
progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with
established organizational procedures.
• Strictly adhere to BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code, applicable license code of
ethics, and regulations.
• Support overall site management through weekly participation and collaboration in the
operations/clinical meetings.
• Work with operations to identify and resolve areas of improvement in staffing.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience
• Master’s Degree or PhD in ABA or related field.
• Board certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA, BCBA-D).
• Behavior Specialist/BCBA License for assigned state(s).
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) working with
clients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting; or
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) working with
clients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting, 1+ years as a
Licensed Behavior Specialist, 2+ years of supervising LBS and BCBA, and successful completion of
internal succession program.
• Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit
individuals with autism spectrum disorder, including familiarity with current related research
findings.
• Experience using ABLLS, VB-MAPP, PEAK, Vineland and QABF, MAS, FAST and Functional
Behavior Assessments.
• Maintain CEU requirement and BCBA credential with Behavior Analytic Certification Board
(BACB).
• Works with integrity and adheres to the BACB Ethical Code
• Strong written and oral communication along with strong interpersonal skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit individuals
with autism spectrum disorder, including familiarity with current related research findings.
• Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA practices and adherence to the policies.
• Knowledge of IBHS and managed care organization regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of BACB ethics codes.
• Ability to apply BACB ethics codes while maintaining integrity and promoting best practices.
• Ability to drive and lead practices while adhering to requirements of the state and manage care
organizations.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain healthy, productive working relationships.
• Ability to conduct FBAs and design behavior intervention plans based on the results.
• Ability to train new behavior technicians and family members regarding client treatment plans.
• Ability to use various assessment tools, including VBMAPP, ABLLS, AFLS experience designing
and implementing treatment plans and recommendations based on results in the initial
assessment.
Core Values
• Compassion – Exhibits empathy and active listening skills when working with patients and
families; always expresses kindness to patients, families, and team members.
• Excellence – Demonstrates a desire to learn, grow, and develop professionally and a
commitment to best practices and excellent customer service with a patient-centered mindset.
• Collaboration – Works well as part of a team, sharing knowledge and experience with
colleagues for the benefit of patients and other team members.
• Joy – Exudes positivity and an appreciation for victories of all kinds and makes a conscious daily
effort to raise morale for others around them.
• Integrity – Invested in our mission and in the virtue of oneself, conducting business respectfully
and honestly, and always prioritizing the best interests of patients and colleagues when doing
so.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
• Estimated 50 % travel, dependent on need.
• Travel is local during the business day between the hours of 7am and 7pm depending upon
assigned caseload.
• This job operates in a clinic, home, or school environment and routinely uses standard office
equipment such as a computer/tablet and phone.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform tasks involving verbal communication and physical activity,
which may include prolonged periods of walking, running, standing, bending, kneeling,
squatting, climbing, and stooping.
NeurAbilities Healthcare Inc is an EEO Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, disability,
or any other category protected under law.