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IBHS-ABA Clinical Director

The IBHS-ABA Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring the overall clinical and administrative supervision of the IBHS-ABA designated team, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to staff working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 1:1 programming. The IBHS-ABA Clinical Director is responsible for completing a range of client assessments and supervising the performance and development of Behavioral Consultants and those in training pursuing their BCBA. The IBHS-ABA Clinical Director reports to the CFA Clinical Director.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the quality and integrity of IBHS-ABA services.
• Overseeing the delivery of treatment services and activities based on the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the program, aiding in the growth of service delivery and the program as a whole.
• Monitoring program development, tracking productivity and census; ensuring that the program meets revenue and census targets; engaging in strategic planning, day-to-day management, and personnel management; and adhering to the program budget, in accordance with program leadership.
• Tracking and monitoring submission of treatment plans to ensure compliance with the established procedures.
• Reviewing treatment plans, progress notes, and data collection to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with format adherence to the ABA model as outlined in CBH performance standards.
• Ensuring that all cases are monitored to ensure the billable status of services.
• Developing and monitoring staff training plans to ensure compliance with CBH ABA performance standards. Leading staff through required trainings.
• Regularly conducting fidelity checks on the clinical treatment model and providing necessary feedback and training to ensure fidelity is met and maintained.
• Conducting clinical assessments (FBAs, skill assessments, preference, reinforcement) and developing behavior support plans for assigned clients.
• Completing preference assessments and reinforcement assessments as necessary.
• Maintaining ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members.
• Ensuring that Behavior Consultants are using appropriate behavioral data collection systems such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals.
• Conducting training on a variety of applicable topics, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), skill acquisition assessments, program development, ABA interventions, treatment planning, graphing, etc.
• Attending interagency meetings to coordinate the design of treatment plans and service recommendations.
• Attending and providing the clinical voice/leadership for IBHS-ABA program meetings with funders and external providers to ensure that service delivery is in compliance and maintain the most up-to-date standards of service delivery.
• Providing supervisory and clinical consultative guidance to CFA program leadership for clients receiving services as needed.
• Participating in the performance management process, including delivery of feedback and corrective actions.
• Contributing to the development and attainment of program-specific goals and objectives.
• Establishing, maintaining, and reporting on statistical information and/or performance improvement-related measures for the ABA program.
• Conducting clinical audits for the ABA program.
• Serving as a member of the clinical leadership team.
• Completing all required documentation in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance with PHMC's and CFA's policies and procedures, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Developing and executing clinical policies and procedures.
• Attending and participating in meetings, training programs, and supervision as required by PHMC/CFA and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Staff Leadership includes:

• Supporting and supervising ABA therapists in implementing designed ABA programs, including Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), by providing (at a minimum) biweekly case consultation and observation; documenting all consultation encounters.
• Supervising IBHS-ABA Operations Administrator and Clinical Supervisor, as well as other clinical ABA staff as needed.
• Maintaining supervision contacts with assigned staff (up to 12) in accordance with IBHS-ABA guidelines.
• Fostering a strengths-based, trauma-informed, accountable, committed, and motivated environment.
• Contributing to a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates high performance.
• Interviewing and hiring candidates for Behavior Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, and Operations Administrator positions.
• Ensuring the caliber of diverse staff with skills appropriate to meet the needs of those served through training and supervision.
• Modeling PHMC/CFA's core competencies, holding staff accountable to do the same.
• Mentoring and developing supervisees to ensure that the team is focused on meeting the priorities of the program.
• Supporting an environment that promotes working relationships with internal and external parties and reinforces the goals and objectives of PHMC, CFA, CBH, IBHS, and other stakeholders.
• Providing cooperative, courteous service to clients, family members, visitors, and stakeholders.
• Interacting professionally with ethnically, culturally, and spiritually different people in a sensitive and respectful manner.

Team Leadership includes:

• Demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Cooperating and communicating as a multidisciplinary staff team member through formal meetings, informal consultations, and interdisciplinary team meeting participation.
• Modeling traits of a responsible team member by executing job responsibilities, open communication, and good follow-through. Supporting team members to do the same.
• Demonstrating use and support of the trauma-informed model in all aspects of employment, including interactions with clients, family members, other employees, community members, and stakeholders.
• Responding promptly to the concerns and interests of clients, parents, guardians, funding entities, and other PHMC/CFA staff.

Trauma-Informed Behavior includes:

• Demonstrating a commitment to being trauma-informed and maintaining a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety and nonviolence as the basis for all we do with clients and staff.
• Demonstrating knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of the impact of trauma on development, strengths-based and person-centered practice, resilience focus, and commitment to growth and change.

Skills include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing abilities
• Ability to collect and present data effectively
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to utilize a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to effectively engage and partner with diverse populations
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and change activities quickly
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong understanding of ABA principles and techniques, including ESDM
• Understanding of social-ecological theory and application
• Understanding of family systems theory and application
• Understanding of child and family development
• Crisis intervention and management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles

Qualifications include:

• Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB required
• Must have one of the following:
  • Master's degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline such as psychology, counseling, clinical social work, creative arts therapy, or marriage and family therapy (degree must contain at least 12 credit hours in core behavioral health coursework)
  • Licensure as a professional counselor (LPC), clinical social worker (LCSW), psychologist, or psychiatrist in Pennsylvania
• At least two years of verified post-master's experience providing applied behavior analysis and assessment to children with intellectual disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorder
• Experience writing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) plans and conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) required
• Preferred: Familiarity with Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Clearances include:

• Valid child abuse (Act 33), criminal History, FBI, and medical clearances

Training includes