Clinical Director-Livonia/Canton

Overview

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy, we understand how much the little things matter. It is our mission to provide the best in class treatment based on empirically validated ABA principles and to shape behavior by celebrating those small, every day successes. Gateway provides home and clinic-based ABA services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental disabilities and other language delays. We are a family-centered organization that works in partnership with parents to meet their child’s needs in a supportive and nurturing environment. We have only one standard:
passionate commitment to doing whatever it takes to help our clients.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages all operational and clinical activity related to the assigned facility or territory
• Supervise, develop, and train all clinical staff, Assistant Clinical Director, supervising BCBA’s, BCBA’s, BCaBA’s, Behavior Consultants, and Behavior Technicians, in day to day operational activities on an ongoing basis to monitor their performance
• Supervising all case management of clinical cases within designated facility or territory on a regular basis, monitoring client supervision, staff support, parent trainings, etc.
• Assist client and staff members through challenging situations including but not limited to parent concerns, client concerns, interpersonal concerns with other staff members, etc. in collaboration with other administrative teams as deemed appropriate
• Maintain clinical requirements for client supervision and management of caseload/assigned billable hours based upon the guidelines set forth by the specific insurance company or community mental health organization in addition to the specifications listed within Gateway policies and procedures
• Assist, coordinate, and direct ongoing staff training, as necessary
• Conduct initial and ongoing client assessments, and based upon these assessments, design and maintain top quality treatment programs, which align with Gateway policies/procedures and organizational philosophy/mission
• Coordinate with Administrative staff to ensure that Gateway’s best business practices are met at all times
• Coordinate initial assessments completion by the Assistant Clinical Director, Supervising BCBA’s, BCBA’s, BCaBA’s, Behavior Consultants as appropriate
• Coordinate clinical coverage for each given facility or territory and update as needed based upon clinician call outs, PTO, etc.
• Coordinate with other teams as needed to ensure clinical coverage necessary to maintain a safe and productive workplace throughout the week
• Ongoing collaboration with Regional Clinical Director to ensure all needs of a given facility or territory are met
• Ongoing monitoring of client progress within territory including but not limited to review of treatment plans, review of monthly client utilization, review of weekly/monthly supervision and parent training completed to support each case, etc.
• Maintain client privacy in accordance with all HIPAA regulations and with Gateway policies and procedures manual
• Prepare and administer performance evaluations to staff, as necessary in collaboration with Human Resources and Regional Clinical Director
• Independent caseload planning for assigned facility and/or territory on an ongoing basis to ensure appropriate caseload assignment for Assistant Clinical Director, Supervising BCBA’s, BCBA’s, BCaBA’s, and Behavior Consultants. Collaborating with the Regional Clinical Director as needed
• Maintaining a flexible schedule throughout that week to support the clinical team and the changing needs of the assigned facility/territory

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification and LBA licensure
• Open and flexible availability
• At least 3 years experience within the ABA field or working with children with developmental disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, & organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions
• Strong leadership, organization, and management skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with staff and clients
• Problem solving skills when resolving administrative issues and conflicts
• Ability to delegate and supervise tasks as required
• Good understanding of budget and resources planning budgeting in addition to evaluation procedures and methods