Job Description

"OPENING A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES" WHO WE ARE: The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing services to those with developmental delays, including autism, in the state of California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Hawaii.

CSD’s people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands and are receiving the best possible care.

Our mission is to open a world of possibilities for those with Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion, and humility.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow within an organization that offers comprehensive behavioral health training, mentorship, and career advancement, then we welcome you to join our team as a Clinical Leader!

WHAT IS A CLINICAL LEADER? 

As a Clinical Leader, you will be responsible for providing clients, and Behavior Specialists support to ensure consistency in client programs and targets. You will be responsible for conducting regular home visits to provide specific parent education and in-home community- based mental health services. Periodic evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports will be required too.  

WHAT YOUR ROLE IS: 

• Adheres to CSD's Commitment to Quality Standards 

• Maintains productivity margin assigned by the supervisor. Productivity margins will be based on the needs of the organization and region. Productivity margins can be composed of all levels and types of services the clinician is qualified to provide (e.g. direct treatment, mid-level supervisor, high-level supervision, and assessments). 

• Provides direct supervision and individualized training to a team of Behavior Specialists within the session 

• Assures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood by each assigned 

• Evaluates performance of Behavior Specialists on their teams 

• Address any concerns that might impact the validity and success of the client's ABA program with the Behavior Specialist 

• Maintain a monthly log of lesson plans submitted by Behavior Specialists 

• Monitors daily direct service appointments for completion, i.e. rendering and accurate notes  

• Behavior Specialist and family cancellations, as well as following up with staff to schedule make-up sessions 

• Maintains appropriate progress notes for supervision hours and inputs MLS supervision hours on CSD's billing program 

• Conducts regular home visits for the assigned caseload to provide individualized parent education, supervise the implementation of the program, monitor the completion of all necessary documentation, and to provide in-field training to each Behavior Specialist.  

• Responsible for educating families on the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule with the number of hours that are clinically appropriate for the client 

• Home visits need to be conducted every two weeks and weekly for new clients and clients with a high volume of Mid- Level Supervision hours. This includes conducting visits on Saturdays. Supervisors are expected to keep at least one Saturday a month open for overlapping clients who receive services on Saturdays. 

• Completes necessary documentation including treatment plans, datasheets, behavioral support plans, progress reports, and discharge reports, and keeps updated with other site-related documents. Reports need to be submitted to the insurance companies by the deadline; each insurance company will have specific deadlines. Deadlines are available on the policies CSD has created for each insurance company. It is the employee's responsibility to be become familiarized with these policies and deadlines. All reports need to be submitted to the Clinical Director for approval ten days before they are submitted to insurance companies for approval and signature. 

• Maintain regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients, Behavior Specialists, and/or Clinical Directors 

• Meet at least once a month with families to conduct team meetings. During every team meeting, the Clinical Leader should review the current treatment plan, progress, family cancellations, and address clinical concerns. 

• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields 

• Attends staff meetings, in-services, training, and other meetings as requested

WHAT'S REQUIRED FROM YOU? 

• Master's Degree or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: psychology, childhood development, childhood education, special education, pediatric therapy (physical, occupational, or speech therapy), or related field 

• Must be in a master's program upon start date of the role 

• Two years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities in a multi-disciplinary team setting 

• Able to travel to and work in multiple program service areas; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required) 

• Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis ("ABA"), Early Start Denver Model ("ESDM"), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children ("TEACCH"), Picture Exchange Communication System ("PECS") and Pivotal Response Training ("PRT") 

• Able to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing. Bilingual ability preferred.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU! 

• Benefits package: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account and Savings on additional voluntarily selected benefits 

• PTO (paid time off) and Paid Holidays 

• Pre-tax commuter benefits such as parking and transit 

• Monthly employee events 

• Evolve in a friendly working atmosphere with a passionate team!