BCBA Clinical Supervisor

Company: Center For Autism And Related Disorders
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

* *Up to $30,000 annual bonus potential ($2,500 per month)** Free access to medical care via Telehealth for you & your family* World class training & mentorship programs* Flexible schedules* Opportunities to work from home* Free CEUs* Growing organization with over 30 year history providing opportunities for career growth* Competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and new benefits under new ownership*The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you'll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and skills will be valued and rewarded.*The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the worlds largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method for addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism. With locations throughout the US, CARDs mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success.*DESCRIPTION:*The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes the assessment and analysis of the patients skills and challenging behaviors, development of treatment plans, overseeing the implementation of treatment, collaboration with and training of their patients caregivers, as well as ongoing coaching and training of behavioral technicians. Treatment plans are primarily designed to address areas of medical necessity and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patients home, school, or community. Clinical Supervisors report to the Clinical Manager. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time position.*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Uses clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient* Develop and maintain treatment plans* Evaluate patients to identify both skill deficits and strengths* Analyze challenging behaviors to identify the function of the behavior* Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors* Observe treatment implementation for potential program revisions* Monitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocols* Direct behavior technicians in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols* Provides ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians* Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress towards treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based upon data* Update treatment plans at least once per month, based upon patient response to treatment* Accurately communicate treatment response to treatment stakeholders (i.e. caregivers, payers)* Coordination of care with other professionals* Administration, completion, and scoring of standardized assessments* Includes caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings* Interacts with payers in a way that is collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative* Engages with payers as-needed for funding meetings (i.e. IEP, peer reviews)* Stay up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure clinical excellence* Maintains appropriate documentation in Skills and the patients medical record* Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families and colleagues* Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families and colleagues* Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements at all times* Other duties as assigned*REQUIREMENTS:** Masters degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis or related field required* Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required* Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) required* Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality* Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude* Ability to work independently to problem solve and exercise clinical judgment* An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats* Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment* Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook; ability to use new computer systems and iPads.* Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets* Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)* Willingness to work with a variety of patients* Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for some locations* Must pass tuberculosis test*WORK ENVIRONMENT:*Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patients home, the CARD center, the patients school, or the community. Working environments may be both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday.*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic environments* Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations* Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street* Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking in order to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment* Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards others. Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.* Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients* Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container* Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patients natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)* Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients#CARD3Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceCompensation Package:* Bonus opportunities* Monthly bonusSchedule:* Monday to FridayLicense/Certification:* BCBA Certification (or close to completion) (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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