Clinical Leader - Full Time
CSD Autism Services - Santa Cruz, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
As part of our commitment to growing from within, we are excited to introduce CSD University! This a training program that is designed to prepare you for your next level in the ABA field. At CSD, we believe that developing our people is the key to providing excellent service and fulfilling our mission to open a world of possibilities for our clients. We are currently seeking a Clinical Leader to join our dynamic and growing team! A Clinical Leader designs and supervises the provision of evidence-based mental health services and programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or similar developmental disabilities in response to physician recommendations in home, school and/or other natural settings.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to CSD's Commitment to Quality Standards
- Conduct regular home visits for the assigned caseload to provide individualized parent education
- Supervise the implementation of the program
- Monitor the completion of all necessary documentation
- Provide in-field feedback to Behavior Specialists
- Evaluate performance and give direct feedback to Behavior Specialists
- Address any concerns that might impact the validity and success of the client's ABA program with the Behavior Specialist
- Collaborate with the training department to plan and execute individualized training
- Monitor daily direct service appointments for completion and accurate session notes
- Update and maintain quality and continuity of lesson plans submitted by Behavior Specialists
- Assure that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood by team members
- Follow up on family cancellations and ensure make-up session plans
- Maintain appropriate progress notes for supervision hours and input Mid-Level Supervision (MLS) hours on CSD's scheduling and billing program
- Meet daily and monthly billable hours goal as set by CSD
- Educate families on the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule with the number of hours that are clinically appropriate for the client
- Maintain regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients or employees
- Remain current regarding new research, current trends and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in psychology, childhood development, childhood education, special education, pediatric therapy, or related field
- Must be eligible to enroll or already enrolled in a master's program (BCBA)
- 2+ years of related professional experience implementing behavior modification intervention services OR 1 year of related professional experience implementing behavior modification intervention services and 12 semester units in applied behavior analysis OR you are a Board Certified associate Behavior Analyst
- Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including ABA, ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, and PRT
- Ability to travel to and work in multiple program service areas
- Reliable transportation is required, for drivers proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card.
Benefits
- Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and skills
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k
- CSD issued cell phone
- Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program.
