Clinical Supervisor PT

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 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)

Coordinate care with other professionals

Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments

Includes caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings

Interacts with payers in a way that is collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative

Engages 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

Maintains 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

Other duties as assigned

Master’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis or related field required

Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required

Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) required

Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude

Ability to work independently to problem solve and exercise clinical judgment

An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats

Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook; ability to use new computer systems and iPads.

Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets 

Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)

Willingness to work with a variety of patients

Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance

Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth.

Clinical Supervisors work in environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday.

Treatment environments may be subject to loud or excessive noise at times.

Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic environments

Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations

Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street

Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking in order to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment

Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards others.

Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.

Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech.

Must be able to articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients

Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container

Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)

Be able to lift-up to 30 lbs.

while assisting patients