BCBA Clinical Case Manager

$84,000 - $90,000/Yr

Easterseals - Moreno Valley, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Moreno Valley, CA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The BCBA Clinical Case Manager at Easterseals Southern California is responsible for overseeing the delivery of behavior programs to participants with autism spectrum disorder. This role involves auditing subcontracted vendors, ensuring caregiver training, and monitoring the development of children diagnosed with autism. The position requires a strong background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and effective communication skills to address concerns and ensure quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate subcontracted vendor's programs for quality assurance by observing procedures at locations throughout the organization's territory.
• Review and approve treatment plans and progress reports submitted by the subcontracted vendor.
• Assure authorization is active for each participant receiving subcontracted therapy and that participants are making progress toward established goals.
• Submit annual quality assurance reports for services for each participant focused on reducing the number of participant concerns that result in a grievance with the subcontractor.
• Troubleshoot and resolve subcontracted vendor/parent concerns, such as expired authorization or ensuring participants receive appropriate levels of care.
• Evaluate effective subcontracted vendor service by reviewing participant assignments and the adequacy of communication to relevant parties.
• Participate in monthly CSCM meetings.
• Conduct annual vendor audits and corresponding written follow-up as assigned by the Director.
• Prepare and report monthly caseload status including participant concerns and progress, and vendor concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, psychology or related field.
• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA); Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or licensed psychologist preferred.
• Three years of related professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of scientifically-validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit children with ASD; familiar with current related research findings.
• Expertise in approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Competent in employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and Experimental Functional Analysis (EFA).
• Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills.
• Case management experience required.
• Ability to speak a foreign language e.g., Spanish, Chinese, etc. preferred.
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and related computer software.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.