Sr. Clinical Supervisor

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.

Remote Location - CA Sacramento, California 95834

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Clinical Supervisor is an advanced-level clinical role responsible for providing comprehensive oversight to a high-volume caseload (20+) supported by a mid-tier supervisor such as Assistant Supervisors and/or Associate Supervisors (BCaBAs). This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavior analytic services while fostering the development and competency of mid-tier clinical staff. The Senior Clinical Supervisor is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes either direct implementation of the following tasks or delegation of the following tasks to a mid-tier supervisor: 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. Additionally, this role engages in structured clinical mentorship with mid-tier staff to support consistent and accurate implementation of delegated supervisory responsibilities.  Senior Clinical Supervisors report to the Group Clinical Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and manage a caseload of 20 or more patients

• Provide structured supervision, coaching, and mentorship to Associate and Assistant Supervisors supporting the caseload

• Delegate routine supervisory activities while ensuring completion of approximately 75% of all case management tasks by mid-level staff

• Review and monitor delegated work—including program updates, documentation, communication efforts, and data integrity—to ensure accuracy and effectiveness

• Uses clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient

• Develop and maintain treatment plans

• Ensure that all supervision hours are at 100% treatment adherence each month

• 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 (or delegate to a mid-tier supervisor) behavior technicians in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols

• 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)