Associate Clinical Director (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

Autism Learning Partners is a full-service provider that specializes in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities.

Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole individual by collaborating with doctors, therapists, schools and specialists.

ALP’s goal is to work with their patients to achieve the best possible outcome PROGRESS!

The Associate Clinical Director is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of regional operations that are related to providing treatment to children with special needs.

The Associate / Clinical Director position will be a combination of remote support as well as onsite support at the assigned regional clinic / office location.

It is expected that the role will be fulfilled during standard hours of operation.

If you are interested in a career where you can be a leader in clinical excellence and learn from one of the largest networks of BCBAs, we’d love the opportunity to talk to you!

Benefits available for Directors working with ALP :

• 401(k) Retirement Program including employer match!
• Competitive salary package starting at $90,000, but can increase based on experience, geography and education
• A generous Director bonus plan based on achieving realistic goals within the region
• An organizational chart of nothing but BCBAs between you and the CEO, Gina Chang, BCBA-D.
• A clear path to make clinical decisions based entirely on what is best for the client and family
• Flexible work schedule because it’s yours to create
• A team of Client Services Specialists handling ALL BT scheduling for you
• Opportunities for sponsored research
• Generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision as well as a Health Savings Account (HSA) which can be used to save pre-tax income for a variety of healthcare needs
• Employer-paid short-term disability in ALL states
• Mileage reimbursement, company laptop & cell phone stipend
• 8 paid Holidays including one floating holiday
• Unlimited PTO via our Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Plan
• As a CASP Provider, ALP will grant you access to CASP’s entire CEU library which includes over 75 CEU-approved courses (plus 10 CEUs annually via ALP events such as our IMPACT Conference and monthly live sessions)
• For any new BCBA certificants we also offer the 8-hour supervision course as approved by the BACB
• Pet Insurance!
• Leadership training
• Career advancement opportunities with continued support in new roles
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Reasonable expectation of billable hours
• Opportunity to partner and / or serve with ALP DEI council
• Study support for BCBA candidates and In-house RBT courses to help ensure your team is fully equipped as well
• Best-in-class Support Center to handle all administrative tasks including but not limited to - client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing / contracting, and scheduling
• Electronic data collection

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee all clinical and administrative operations within the region and / or sub-region.
• Work with Support Center staff to ensure that agency-wide processes and procedures are being executed efficiently to support clients and staff.
• Manage all Supervisors within their region or sub-region.
• Drive to clinical and operational excellence through management of the Balanced Scorecard and the below key metrics for their region and / or sub-region :
• Ensure clinical excellence through management of clinical prescription fulfillment, case audits, and ensuring services are delivered within contractual requirements.
• Supervisor and direct staff retention
• Family Satisfaction
• Billed hours per day and average rate of reimbursement for direct 1 : 1 services.
• Ratio of supervisor to direct staff hours
• Labor as percent of Revenue
• Be a partner to Executive Directors, VP of Clinical Services, and / or Chief Operating Officer to identify and implement business development plans to increase service delivery options and revenue growth.
• Oversee regional financials; set and implement annual budget goals either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Oversee purchasing as needed.
• Manage all clinical facilities, ensuring required documentation, licensure, equipment and safety is maintained across all facility locations either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Ensure inter-office communication across all locations either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Ensure inter-departmental communication across all locations and the support center either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Communicate business development and operations information to corporate executive team either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Maintain funding agency relationships either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Oversee management of employees at all levels either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Develop and implement actions to ensure positive employee relations either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Coordinate with support center departments including HR, billing, contracts / credentialing, accounting, etc. to address needs and meet goals either independently or in collaboration with their regional Executive Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical background and ability to lead clinical quality initiatives.
• Effective at guiding and motivating clinical staff, setting regional goals, and implementing strategies to achieve them.
• Skilled at fostering a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork, and developing staff skills and competencies.
• Skilled at managing budgets and resources.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance requirements affecting clinical delivery.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective at problem-solving and quick decision-making.
• Proficient in using data to monitor outcomes, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for process improvement.
• Skilled in resolving conflicts among staff and / or clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Has the capacity to manage critical situations and emergencies effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of staff and clients.
• Possesses the ability to adapt to changing trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive and progressive.
• Has a focus on client satisfaction and strives for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA Certification required
• Active LBA Certification as issued by the TX Dept of Licensing & Regulation required
• At least 3-5 years of demonstrated clinical and operations management
• Experience working in behavioral healthcare or related industry
• Master’s Degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field required

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees.

We are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities.

Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists.

Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.

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