Clinical Director- Licensed Behavior Analyst - Early Intervention & Academy

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Job description

Description:

Behavioral Health Allies - Grow, Learn, Live

Find Meaning, Opportunity, and Growth Here: A career at Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) can open the door to a new chapter in your life - filled with meaning, opportunities, and growth. From our flexible scheduling options to our mission and values-based team culture, we offer positions with purpose.

Why Choose BHA?

Employee-centric culture that prioritizes the well-being and development of its employees

Comprehensive training and support

Focus on collaboration and teamwork

Commitment to growth and opportunities for advancement

Competitive salary and benefits, including 2P Incentive Plan

Meaningful service and advocacy work with regional leader in behavioral health

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Director of Early Intervention and Academy oversees and directs the clinical operations within the organization's Early Intervention Clinic and Academy. This leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality ABA services, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous improvement in clinical practices to support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

JOB TYPE

Full-time

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision

Participate in The 2P Plan - new bonus program that grows with you!

OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it)

Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short/Long Term Disability

401K matching

Additional $100 wellness benefit on top of your regular pay after 90 days!

Referral bonus

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Requirements:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties and projects will be assigned as necessary)

Clinical Leadership

Directly oversee and supervise clinical services within the Early Intervention and Academy, ensuring high standards of care and service delivery.
Develop and implement evidence-based clinical strategies, programs, and interventions tailored to the client's needs.
Lead, mentor, and manage clinical teams, including Lead Clinicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Operations Manager, and other clinical staff.
Collaborate with executive leadership to drive clinical initiatives and innovations.
Ensure clinical services are evidence-based and adhere to best practices in ABA therapy.
Serve and chair various clinical committees, setting agendas, facilitating discussions, and ensuring productive and focused meetings.
Meet outlined requirements by the BACB, licensing board, and BHA policies to maintain current certification and licensure.
Provide mentorship and supervision to BCBAs/LBAs, BCaBAs/LaBAs, P-LBAs, and individuals working towards their BCBA certification as outlined by the BACB and BHA policies.
Collaborate with all necessary internal team members (i.e., Executive Director, BCBA/LBA, Lead Clinician, BCBA, Director of Educational Services, Operations Manager, Behavior Specialist, Provisional Behavior Analyst, RBT).

Service Delivery

Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized treatment plans for clients, ensuring they are based on comprehensive assessments and best practices in ABA.
Regularly review and assess clients' progress, ensuring the team makes data-driven adjustments to treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all clinical activities, assessments, and treatment plans.
Evaluate the platforms used by the division to improve fidelity and efficiency.
Monitor and evaluate clinical performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to enhance service delivery.
Ensure effective utilization of resources, including staffing, materials, and technology, to optimize clinical operations.
Participate in reviewing and resolving clinical incidents, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken, and lessons are learned to prevent future occurrences.
Review and approve clinical documentation and assessments as outlined within BHA policies and procedures.
Review and approve clinical documents prepared by BCaBAs/LaBAs, P-LBAs, and Behavior Specialists as needed.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Implement and maintain quality assurance programs to continuously improve clinical practices and client outcomes.
Conduct regular audits and evaluations of clinical services to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop and monitor clinical performance metrics, using data to drive improvements and ensure accountability.
Address and resolve clinical issues, complaints, and incidents promptly and effectively.
Stay current with developments in ABA and related regulations, ensuring the division remains compliant and at the forefront of the industry.
Assist in developing, administering, and coordinating department policies and procedures.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure that all clinical practices comply with state and federal regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
Conduct regular compliance audits and address any identified issues promptly and effectively.

Staff Development and Training

Design and oversee professional development programs for clinical staff, promoting ongoing education, skill enhancement, and certification maintenance.
Evaluate the training and development of direct care level staff, promoting ongoing education, skill enhancement, fidelity of implementation, and maintenance certification.
Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for new and existing clinical staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to provide high-quality ABA services.
Conduct performance evaluations for clinical staff, providing constructive feedback and supporting career growth and development.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the clinical team.
Ensure adequate supervision and support for clinical staff to maintain high levels of morale and job satisfaction.

Financial

Ensure efficient allocation of resources, including staff, materials, and technology, to optimize clinical operations.
Identify and implement cost-saving measures without compromising the quality of care.
Work with the billing and finance teams to optimize revenue cycles, including the timely and accurate submission of claims and minimizing denials or delays in payment.
Implement strategies to control and reduce operational costs in clinical services without sacrificing quality or compliance.
Ensure efficient allocation of resources, including staff, materials, and technology, to maximize financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for filing all expense reports according to company policy.
Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for completing time reports on or before the defined due date.
Monitor key financial performance metrics related to clinical services, such as cost per client, revenue per client, utilization of authorized units, and staff productivity.
Review billing data to ensure compliance and efficacy from clinical team

Family and Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with families and caregivers as part of the intake process, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with clinical services.
Serve on the Intake Committee and review all potential new clients to determine appropriateness.
Serve as the point of contact for referring agencies related to clinical services, conducting intake observations, and following BHA intake policies as deemed appropriate.
Collaborate with external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations, to support integrated care and service delivery.
Advocate for the needs and rights of residents, ensuring they receive appropriate and individualized care.

Other Duties

Perform other duties and special projects to support various organizational initiatives and needs, as assigned.
Communicate if a certification or licensure status modification would impact their qualifications as a BCBA/LBA.

FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND COMPETENCIES/CORE COMPETENCIES

Integrity and Professionalism: Operates with professionalism and integrity in all aspects of role, including interactions with coworkers, clients, and external contacts. Communicates in an open, honest, respectful, and consistent way. Demonstrates humility, sharing recognition and fault equally. Treats all employees as equal contributors.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Works cooperatively to achieve common goals by establishing and maintaining productive working relationships, sharing knowledge, and building consensus. Shows willingness to understand, respect, and support alternative perspectives, opinions, and ideas. Willing contributes to other teams a Subject Matter Experts, shares knowledge with others. Recognizes contributions of others and gives credit when credit is due.

Client/Customer Focus: Establishes and nurtures strong, sustainable, and collaborative relationships with clients; both internal and external. Actively seeks to understand and exceed internal/external client's needs . click apply for full job details

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