Overview

BCBA Area Director:

The Area Director is responsible for the daily oversight of clinical quality for their Supervising Clinicians (BCBAs) team. This position is considered a leadership role within Golden Steps. The ideal candidate will be able to lead, direct, supervise, and implement clinical initiatives and programs. This role will also provide mentorship and professional development for their team, assisting them in overcoming challenges and answering questions. Solid communication skills and openness to feedback are necessary. The Area Director should be organized and self-sufficient to perform in this role successfully.

  Who We Are

 With nearly 1100 employees strong across 16 states and numerous clinics, we are on a mission to provide compassionate and high-quality care to our pediatric patients. Our promise is to foster an inclusive and impactful work environment where every team member can thrive both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to a team that values dedication and compassion, join Golden Steps ABA in our commitment to excellence in patient care and team success.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

The below reflects the essential functions considered necessary for a Area Director and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and is not inclusive of all responsibilities and job duties.

 

• Mentor and manage a team of Supervising Clinicians.

• Lead a team of Supervising Clinicians to provide the highest quality of ABA therapy through appropriate programming, client education, and hour recommendations.
• Conduct weekly one on ones to review performance metrics and client files.
• Conduct quarterly fidelity assessments to drive quality and consistency throughout the organization.

• Provide clinical oversight of all clienteles to drive compliance and retention to achieve optimal outcomes.

 

• Review initial and six-month assessments conducted by your direct report BCBAs to guarantee clinically accurate goals, programming, and hour recommendations.
• Conduct monthly case reviews of your team members' clients to ensure appropriate progress.
• Ensure clients and parents are engaged in and completely satisfied with the services provided to them.
• Review all proposed discharges/graduations for appropriateness.

• Champion clinical initiatives with the team of Supervising Clinicians and Behavior Technicians.

• Ensure all initiatives developed by the Quality Assurance Team are understood, accepted, and implemented.
• Consistently train and lead the team to drive to the highest quality of ABA therapy being delivered and best outcomes being achieved.

Attend corporate meetings and training as scheduled.

• Attend training to earn CEUs and hear company updates as offered.
• Conduct monthly group BCBA.

Promote the growth of Golden Steps and assist in the pursuit of business opportunities.

• Build relationships with current referral sources.
• Comply with all necessary payor requirements to drive referral source satisfaction.
• Communicate with potential candidates seeking employment opportunities to assist in team growth. Including conducting clinical interviews with potential new staff members.

Client Responsibilities

• Oversee the appropriate supervision of the assigned caseload per Golden Steps leadership guidelines.
• Ensure no less than 10% supervision occurs (20% preferred) and no less than one parent training hour per month occurs.
• Complete and submit all initial assessments, and reassessments within the clinical timelines for appropriate authorization of services.

Managerial Responsibility

• Leading and maintaining staff by orienting and training team members.
• Ensuring the daily functions of the team are completed by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements.
• Conduct supervision overlaps with all BCBAs to ensure programming is appropriate, updated and aligns with the client’s needs.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them.

Interpersonal Dem