Intercept Health is seeking an Assistant Director of ABA Services to be located in either Fredericksburg, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Roanoke, VA, or the Tidewater area. Relocation assistance and/or signing may be offered!
This position will help to develop and supervise behavioral therapy programs for children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental disabilities in the home and community settings.
Must have At least a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Childhood Development, or other related disciplines from an accredited college or university. At least three years post-certification experience as a clinical supervisor (BCBA) implementing ABA services with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities and one or more years with relevant supervisory experience, and at least one year experience as a BCBA providing in-home services. Experience supervising other BCBAs or BCaBAs preferred. Experience with in-home, center-based, and residential ABA services preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises individualized behavioral therapy programs for children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities in the home and community settings.
Conducts initial and annual assessment of clients and produces assessment report.
Develops individualized behavior and service plans (ISP) to include interventions to meet the full extent of the services authorized, inclusive of behavior modification goals and objectives, parent and caregiver goals and objectives, and care coordination goals.
Provides supervision and guidance to clinical supervisors (BCBAs) and assistant clinical supervisors (BCaBAs)
Provides coverage for other clinical supervisors and assistant clinical supervisors when on vacation or leave.
Writes reports to summarize client progress towards meeting ISP objectives and need for services, quarterly or as needed.
Assures staffing of treatment team as appropriate to meet the needs of the client.
Supervises clinical teams on the procedural implementation of individual service plans via team meetings and/or live supervision weekly.
Provides training, assessment and supervision to behavior technicians, inclusive of skill enhancement, clinical consultation and professional development.
Conducts fieldwork supervision for clinical staff pursuing certification and licensure in applied behavior analysis.
Reviews data and progress notes submitted by behavior technicians and makes programmatic changes to assure programs reflect client’s development and progress towards identified ISP goals.
Observes and assesses client skills and progress to inform recommendations for ongoing intervention and behavioral therapy programming.
Coordinate and document care with additional service providers to ensure comprehensive service delivery to facilitate ISP outcomes.
Addresses program delivery with families; including parent/caregiver training, challenges with implementation of program, parent /caregiver participation, and work environment as necessary.
Serves as next point of contact after assigned clinical supervisor or assistant clinical supervisor for all families and staff in assigned regions. Helps problem solve service delivery concerns with clients, staff, and stakeholder in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.
Ensures progress reports and treatment plans meet the requirements of regulatory agencies and funding sources and are clinically accurate and appropriate, and conducts reviews and gives feedback on the progress reports and treatment plans of the clinical supervisors and assistant clinical supervisors in assigned region
Attends progress and individual service plan review meetings with families.
Meets productivity requirements for supervised clinical team set forth in annual budget and for providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
Maintains and submits accurate documentation of billable tasks.
Tracks direct and indirect client sessions to ensure that services are provided to the full extent of the authorization for each client.
Coordinate documentation to ensure reauthorization and continuation of services when necessary.
Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding and training of behavior technicians.
Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
Responsible to complete additional job duties as assigned by Director of ABA Services