Clinical Supervisor; BCBA

ORGANIZATION

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. CARD is a founder‑owned organization focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD treats individuals with autism using applied behavior analysis (ABA) and operates with a network of trained professionals across the US. CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives.

Address: 50 Donald

B. Dean Drive, Suite B, Portland, Maine 04106

The Clinical Supervisor 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 caregivers, and ongoing coaching and training of behavioral technicians. Treatment plans are primarily designed to address areas of medical necessity and may occur in the CARD center, the patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth.

Clinical Supervisors report to the Group Clinical Manager. This is a salaried, exempt, full‑time position.

• 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
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians
• Work primarily within the center to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observation
• Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress toward treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based on data
• Update treatment plans at least once per month, based upon patient response to treatment
• Fulfill a minimum of 120 payor/client authorized billable hours per month, inclusive of supervisory 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
• Include caregiver as part of the treatment team, evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings
• Engage with payers in a collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative manner
• Participate in funding meetings (e.g., IEP, peer reviews) as needed
• Stay up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure clinical excellence
• Maintain 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
• Collaborate with center leadership, including Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative Coordinator Technician, and Behavior Technician Leads
• Other duties as assigned

• 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

• Empathetic and compassionate 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
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook; ability to use new computer systems and iPads
• Desir…