Clinical Manager, BCBA

Company: Opya, Inc.
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Purpose Our BCBAs are passionate about improving the way services are provided to children and their families. They are a part of a rapidly growing team of clinicians who provide individualized behavioral and therapeutic support services in the home, school, clinic, and community settings. This position is currently remote. Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and supervises individualized ABA and other behavior and social therapy programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and those without a diagnosis but with behavior support needs, ages 14 months and older in natural settings. Services are provided primarily in client's homes but also out in the community, in the schools, and within other peer-group social contexts.
• Provides clinical supervision and work direction to treatment teams to include skills enhancement, clinical consultation, and professional development.
• Conducts initial assessment of clients and produces assessment reports to include a recommendation for treatment and supervision hours.
• Assures clients receive interventions to meet the full extent of the services authorized; recommends staffing of the treatment team as appropriate to meet the needs of the client.
• Coaches' clinical teams on the procedural implementation of treatment plans via team meetings and in-session supervision.
• Reviews data and reports submitted by the direct care team, and recommends changes to the program, procedures, and data collection methods to assure programs reflect each client's development and progress towards identified goals.
• Observes and assesses client skills and progress to inform recommendations for ongoing intervention and behavioral programming.
• Creates and leads implementation of Behavior Support Plans as appropriate.
• Collaborates with additional service providers on the client's support team to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
• Addresses program delivery with families including parent/caregiver coaching, challenges with implementation of program, parent/caregiver participation, and the work environment, as necessary.
• Reviews progress reports and treatments plans, ensuring that they meet the requirements of regulatory agencies and funding sources and are clinically accurate and appropriate.
• Grows the clinical team internally by performing RBT and BCBA supervision responsibilities.
• Maintains CEUs necessary to supervise RBT and BCBA candidates
• Manages supervisory responsibilities as appropriate for the oversight of the clinical caseload.
• Leads progress and treatment plan review meetings with families and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates position competencies in relation to role responsibilities. Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Meets productivity requirements set forth in the annual budget under the direction of the COO, providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of billable tasks that meets the requirements of regulatory agencies and funding sources and is HIPAA compliant.
  • Manages and tracks direct and indirect client sessions to ensure that services are provided to the full extent of the authorization for each client.
  • Participates in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of clinical staff.
  • Coordinates documentation to ensure reauthorization and continuation of services at the appropriate time.
  • Manages other administrative functions expected and applicable to this role such as; timely rendering of services, management of weekly/monthly schedule, multidisciplinary communication.Qualifications
    • Must reside in CA
    • Current BCBA Certification (BCBA-D also considered) at time of hire. Maintenance of active certification status required
    • Pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policy
    • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance
    • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion pertaining to the work environment, company, and client information
    • Ability to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations of Opya; training will be provided
    • Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
    • Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of general office equipment and systems including phones, computer/word processing software, email, Google docs, etc.
    • Effective written, hearing, and verbal communication using the primary language within the workplace
    • Energetic and creative
    • Understanding of current best practices in providing and billing for ABA treatment
    • Excellent time management and prioritization skills
    • Ability to explain essential components of the treatment plan to outside stakeholders in layman's terms. Powered by JazzHR75oqqxDLq2

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