Clinical Supervisor PT

Salary Range: $74,000 - $114,000

ORGANIZATION

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you’ll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and skills will be valued and rewarded. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism. With locations throughout the US, CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success.

7297 Ronson Rd. Suite H San Diego, California 92111

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Clinical Supervisor - PT is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes the assessment and analysis of the patient’s skills and challenging behaviors, development of treatment plans, overseeing the implementation of treatment, collaboration with and training of their patient’s caregivers, as well as ongoing coaching and training of behavioral technicians. Treatment plans are primarily designed to address areas of medical necessity and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Clinical Supervisors - PT report to the Group Clinical Manager. This is a non-exempt, part-time position and therefore is not eligible to participate in the incentive programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient
• Develop and maintain treatment plans
• Ensure that all supervision hours are at 100% treatment adherence whenever possible
• Evaluate patients to identify both skill deficits and strengths
• Analyze challenging behaviors to identify the function of the behavior
• Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors
• Observe treatment implementation for potential program revisions
• Monitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocols
• Direct behavior technicians in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols
• Provides ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians
• Primarily works physically within the center to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observation
• Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress towards treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based upon data
• Update treatment plans at least once per month, based upon patient response to treatment
• Ensure strict adherence to all approved treatment hours as determined by Manager and inclusive of Supervisory hours and therapy hours
• Accurately communicate treatment response to treatment stakeholders (i.e. caregivers, payers)
  Coordination of care with other professionals
• Administration, completion, and scoring of standardized assessments
• Include caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings
• Interact with payers in a way that is collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative
  Engage with payers as needed for funding meetings (i.e. IEP, peer reviews)
• Stay up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure clinical excellence
• Maintain appropriate documentation in Skills and the patient’s medical record
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families and colleagues
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families and colleagues
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements at all times
• Partner consistently and effectively with other center leadership including but not limited to: Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative Coordinator Technician, Behavior Technician Leads
• Responsible for ensuring that no more than 20% of the total hours worked each month are non-billable
• Follow and obey all state regulations on rest break and meal break requirements
• Attendance at non-billable trainings, meetings,