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About the role
- Clinical Director overseeing ABA services for autism at GBE Alliance. Ensuring clinical quality and staff development in a hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical management and oversight to a team of BCBAs, Behavior Technicians, and Registered Behavior Technicians.
- Serve as the lead clinician or primary reviewer for initial assessments and the development, review, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans grounded in ABA principles.
- Ensure treatment integrity, ethical practice, and compliance with BACB Ethical Code standards, state regulations, payer requirements, and organizational clinical policies.
- Monitor client progress through systematic review of behavioral data; problem-solve and provide clinical direction when insufficient progress toward outcomes is identified.
- Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, as assigned, which may include direct assessment, supervision, and treatment.
- Promote a therapeutic, assent-focused environment in which client input and clinical appropriateness are actively considered in treatment planning and implementation.
- Implement and monitor clinic-wide reinforcement systems to support staff engagement, consistency, and positive clinical culture.
- Oversee clinical administrative systems and trackers, including technician level tracking, BT/RBT credential monitoring, client level systems, and city BCBA trackers.
- Execute and enforce clinical policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant service delivery.
- Establish, implement, and monitor quality assurance processes related to clinical performance, documentation integrity, and treatment effectiveness.
- Conduct regular reviews of client progress, treatment outcomes, and clinical documentation; direct adjustments as clinically indicated.
- Oversee the collection, review, and analysis of clinical data to inform treatment decisions and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation across clinical teams.
- Monitor incident reports within the clinic, emphasizing de-escalation strategies, proactive antecedent interventions, and appropriate use of Safety-Care procedures.
- Analyze incident trends at the clinic level and implement programmatic, environmental, or staffing adjustments to reduce incident frequency and severity.
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions following incidents are implemented and documented to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
- Monitor clinic-level productivity and utilization, identify barriers to service delivery, and collaborate with the Regional Clinical Director to implement corrective strategies.
- Serve as the direct supervisor for BCBAs and applicable clinical staff within the clinic.
- Supervise, train, and mentor BCBAs and clinical staff to support skill development, professional growth, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Conduct performance evaluations for BCBAs, Assistant Clinical Directors, and ABA Supervisors, focusing on clinical competencies, treatment integrity, and client outcomes.
- Complete routine BCBA note audits and documentation reviews, providing timely feedback and corrective guidance as needed.
- Pinpoint staff performance variables that directly support meaningful, measurable client progress.
- Conduct and/or oversee staff and caregiver trainings to support clinical competency, safety, and treatment effectiveness.
- Promote a culture of ongoing professional development through continued education, literature review, and participation in relevant conferences and workshops.
- Regularly reference behavior analytic literature to inform clinical decision-making and program development.
- Collaborate closely with the Operations Director as part of the functional Director Dyad to support coordinated clinic functioning and aligned decision-making.
- Communicate with administrative teams to support clinical records management, authorization tracking, and payer-related clinical requirements.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals (e.g., speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educational staff) to support coordinated care when applicable.
- Attend leadership meetings and actively contribute to clinical planning, problem-solving, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Participate in service, quality, and growth initiatives through clinical leadership and implementation support.
- Address sensitive employee relations matters related to clinical performance and conduct professionally and ethically, independently or in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Escalate complex clinical, safety, or systemic concerns to the Regional Clinical Director in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Uphold and actively model GBE Alliance’s clinical standards, ethical framework, and expectations for professional conduct within the clinic.
- Ensure clinical practices reflect assent-based, client-centered care that prioritizes dignity, safety, and clinical appropriateness and align with evidence-based behavior analytic principles and organizational policy.
- Foster a clinic culture grounded in collaboration, mutual respect, and shared accountability for client outcomes.
- Represent GBE Alliance professionally within the clinic and broader community, valuing interdisciplinary expertise and supporting strong partnerships that best meet the needs of clients and families.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a closely related field required.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) .
- Tennessee Behavior Analyst License / Kentucky Behavior Analyst License preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing as a BCBA.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision, leadership, and data-based decision-making.
- Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and ability to work effectively within a leadership team.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and improving outcomes for children and families.
- Successful completion of a background check and required screenings.
- Willingness to work onsite 2-3 full days per week on reoccurring schedule.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Meaningful work impacting individuals, families, and communities.
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