POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Clinical Supervisor Remote- PT is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes the assessment and analysis of the patient’s skills and challenging behaviors, development of treatment plans, overseeing the implementation of treatment, collaboration with and training of their patient’s 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, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth.
Clinical Supervisors - PT report to the Group Clinical Manager. This is a non-exempt, part-time position and therefore is not eligible to participate in the incentive programs.
This is a remote position, requiring a high level of self-discipline and accountability. While the position will have the flexibility to work from their home office, we maintain rigorous standards for clinical quality, communication, productivity, and collaboration.
They will be expected to adhere to set schedules, attend virtual meetings, and meet deadlines consistently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Uses clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient
- Develop and maintain treatment plans
- Ensure that all supervision hours are at 100% treatment adherence each month
- 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
- Primarily works to support technicians and follow best practices of observation
- 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
- Ensure strict adherence to all approved treatment hours as determined by Manager and inclusive of Supervisory hours and therapy hours
- Accurately communicate treatment response to treatment stakeholders (i.e., caregivers, payers)
- Coordinate care with other professionals
- Administer, complete, and score 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 patient’s 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
- Partner consistently and effectively with other center leadership including but not limited to : Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative Coordinator Technician, Behavior Technician Leads
- Responsible for ensuring that no more than 20% of the total hours worked each month are non-billable
- Follow and obey all state regulations on rest break and meal break requirements
- Attendance at non-billable trainings, meetings, etc. will only be allowed when approved by manager, prior to attendance
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS :
- Master’s 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
- 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 with a variety of patients
- Must pass tuberculosis test if required by funders
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Treatment for patients may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth.
Treatment environments may be subject to loud or excessive noise at times. This remote position requires a professional and quiet home office setup suitable for completing job duties effectively with minimal background noise and distraction.
We foster a culture of collaboration and open communication through regular virtual meetings and cutting-edge technology which requires strong internet connection and the ability to present oneself on camera, video, and web-based calls or meetings regularly.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Be able to work with patients and staff using assigned technology, including but not limited to computers, laptops, iPads, cameras, phones, etc.
- 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
- Ability to use a computer, iPad, or similar technology for extended amounts of time throughout the typical workday in order to complete job duties
- Operate basic office equipment and navigate and utilize relevant software programs effectively
- 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
- Ability to travel by automobile and airplane, if necessary