BCBA - Clinical Supervisor
BCBA - Clinical Supervisor
Classification: Salary (Exempt)
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
Summary/Objective
The Clinical Supervisor works with the Director of Clinical Services and a team of BCBAs and Behavior Technicians to provide a range of applied behavior analytic (ABA) assessment and clinical services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. The Supervisor consults, provides training to caregivers, and conducts behavioral evaluations of clients and designs behavior and individual support plans for clients. The Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, communicating and continually evaluating the effectiveness of functional assessments, behavioral evaluations, behavior plans and individual education plans for clients on their caseload. The Supervisor is a clinical teacher who educates, observes, assesses, and supervises the educational activities and service delivery of Behavior Technicians trainees and BCaBAs. The Supervisor is required to adhere to the BACB’s Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts® . The Supervisor maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
Essential Functions
· Administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures and functional assessment measures
· Develops individualized goals and objectives for programs and designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data
· Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives
· Trains clinical staff on the proper implementation of educational and clinical behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems
· Is responsible for ongoing individual program oversight and conducting weekly supervision meetings with BCBAs and Behavior Technician’s.
· Meets regularly with the Director of Clinical Services and notifies her/him immediately of issues impacting client’s progress and satisfaction
· Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by the Director of Clinical Services
· Oversees and directs the scheduling of BCBAs and Behavior Technician’s as needed and ensure proper billing
· Maintains billable caseload and documents billable hours according to Florida Behavior Support, LLC’s policies and state and federal regulations
Fulfills responsibilities by demonstrating the following:
Supervises cases with appropriate frequency
Supervision Summary Sheets completed
Develops client goals
Align with Assessment data
Match items in Documented Reports
Reviews data and monitors client progress weekly
Graphs up to date
Targets/goals updated within a week of mastery
Behavioral approach to intervention
ABC Data for all problem behavior identified for reduction
Functions identified
Replacement behaviors identified
Makes Program Updates as needed
Goals added and removed as data and ongoing assessment indicates
Creates appropriate data sheets
Dimension being tracked is significant
Type of data collection is feasible for employees
Data is a reliable measure
IOA done at onset of program to increase validity of data
Provides Parent / guardian(s) training
Goals for {Parent / guardian (s)} identified and quantified
Use Behavioral Skills Training protocol
Written feedback notes
Conducts assessments
At minimum the frequency required by case insurance
Progress reports updated to reflect most current assessment and goal information
Conducts monthly team meetings with all employees and Parent/guardian(s) present
Review current status of programs
Monitor {Behavior Technician} competencies and performance
Completes Employee Integrity Checklists
Other treatment integrity measures
Provide training to employees to promote development
Assesses employee skills and uses BST to train employees
Seeks further training and participates in professional development
Interactions with co-workers are professional and conducive to an ethical environment
Focus is on objective observations, identification of problem, positive actions to take to resolve issues
Maintains professional and respectful boundaries in conversations.
Follows complaint policies when necessary
Additional Functions:
· Actively communicates Florida Behavior Support, LLC’s outreach efforts to community
· Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner
· Participates in professional meetings or conferences deemed to be beneficial program development
· Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of Florida Behavior Support, LLC
Required Education and Experience:
· A master's degree and educational coursework completed in applied behavior analysis, child development, special education, psychology, or related field.
· Certification from the BACB®
· Demonstrate a thorough understanding of DTT, PECS, NET, and other ABA strategies.
· A minimum of three years' experience working directly with children with autism and/or developmental delays.
· A minimum of one-year experience supervising BTs.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Moderate to high stress levels
Work will take place in a center-based setting. However, work may fluctuate between a center and school setting depending on the need of each client. Regular contact with Parent/guardian(s) /community members and outside agency personnel.
Hazards: Incumbent may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Travel
This position currently does not require travel. However, clients who are ready to transition into our school support program will require services to be provided in school and/or center.
Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
BACB® Certified, State licensure (if applicable), meets BACB Supervisor requirements
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must pass a criminal history background check and drug screening
AAP/EEO Statement
Florida Behavior Support, LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the Florida Behavior Support, LLC team, no provider or employees shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal discriminatory factors.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
