Who Is Acorn Health?
Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best
quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and
quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with
accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate
permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset – our employees,
who are the heart of Acorn Health.
Vision & Mission
Acorn Health is driving autism therapy forward with our careful combination of ABA best practices and
our pioneering next practices. Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers.
We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true
for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to
demonstrate our Five Core Values.
o Authenticity: We present our true, consistent selves. Everyone hungers for genuine
connections.
o Accountability: We keep our promises, and can be trusted with the life and future of a child.
o Teamwork: The best outcomes are produced by people who collaborate with enthusiasm.
o Growth: We know the needs of children and their families are unique and ever-changing.
o Hustle: In autism care and treatment, time is always of the essence. We do things now.
Job Summary:
Clinical Directors lead the clinical team utilizing a collaborative approach to drive a best practice
environment, focused on a wide range of activities designed to deliver quality ABA clinical outcomes to
our clients.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Responsible for driving the execution of key service, quality and growth initiatives for their
clinic.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all services, including staff and client scheduling.
• Execute clinical policies and procedures as defined by the company.
• Promote a therapeutic environment for all clients, ensuring client input is fully considered when
developing and carrying out treatment plans.
• Provide clinical management and oversight to their operational team.
• Problem solve issues with supervisees when insufficient progress toward client goals/outcomes
is observed via a review of relevant behavioral data.
• Conduct staff and caregiver trainings.
• Ensure best inform evidence-based treatment and quality is being applied in treatment plans.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for all BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA Supervisors to
determine potential for improvement and ensure treatment integrity.
• Pinpoint performances that allow supervisees to achieve measurable outcomes valuable to the
client.
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, involving direct assessment and treatment of clients.
• Participate actively in hiring process of behavior technicians, BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA
Supervisors.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work irregular hours when necessary to include
some weekends.
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues with integrity, either individually or with the
assistance of Human Resources
• Communicate with Acorn Health administrative teams including Admissions, Payroll, Finance,
Billing and Human Resources to assist in staff and client records management and payer
relationships.
• Comply with the Acorn Health Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, HIPAA
regulations, policies and procedures, and all other regulations, laws, and other guidance
relevant to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or
new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, and demonstrate an ability to
maintain confidential records, prepare reports, and reliably develop timely correspondence
related to work according to agency standards.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
Education and Experience:
• Possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB) preferred
• Professional license as applicable by state.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience practicing as a BCBA.
• Experience serving in a leadership/management role for an ABA provider preferred.
• Experience managing teams, projects, and meetings highly preferred.
• Experience working with multiple funding sources preferred.
• A history of work with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or families both in clinical
settings and in the client homes is essential. Specific training/experience in developmental
disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders is highly preferred.
• Experience managing and having full ownership of business operations.
• Proficiency with ABA Data Collection and Practice Management systems such as Central Reach
highly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Remain in a stationary position: less than 1/3
• Traverse or move around work location: More than 2/3
• Operate or use department specific equipment: More than 2/3
• Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: none
• Constantly position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: More than 2/3
• Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: More than 2/3
• Transport, position, and/or exert force: 1/3-2/3
o Up to 10 pounds: 1/3-2/3
o Up to 25 pounds: 1/3-2/3
o Up to 50 pounds: 1/3-2/3
o Up to 100 pounds: 1/3-2/3
o More than 100 pounds: 1/3-2/3
Check out our Careers Page: https://acornhealth.com/careers/