Clinical Supervisor; BCBA

Salary Range: $76,000 - $116,000

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is a leading organization dedicated to providing top-quality services for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD offers applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment that is empirically proven to address the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism. With locations throughout the U.S., CARD’s mission is to help each patient fulfil their potential and live joyful, inclusive lives.

27502 Avenue Scott, Suite A
Santa Clarita, California 91355

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes: assessment and analysis of patient skills and challenging behaviors; development and implementation of treatment plans; collaboration and training with patient caregivers; and ongoing coaching and training of behavioral technicians. Treatment plans are designed to address areas of medical necessity and may occur in settings such as CARD centers, patients’ homes, schools, community locations, or via telehealth.

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

• Use 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
• Primarily work physically 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 upon 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 hours and therapy hours
• Accurately communicate treatment response to stakeholders (i.e., caregivers, payers)
• Coordinate care with other professionals
• Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments
• Include caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings
• Interact with payers in a collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative manner
• Engage 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
• 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
• Partner consistently and effectively with other center leadership, including but not limited to:
  Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative Coordinator Technician, 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 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
• Effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a…