Assistant Clinical Director at Lighthouse Autism Center

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavior Analysis, Staff Supervision, Parent Training, Clinical Oversight, Treatment Planning, Data-Based Decision Making, Insurance Reporting, Case Management, RBT Supervision, Clinical Leadership, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Assessment Conducting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Assistant Clinical Director Job Description Position: Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) Department: Clinical Reports to: Clinical Director/Senior Clinical Director Summary: The ACD is responsible for overseeing program/protocol development and maintenance, insurance report completion, staff training/supervision, and conducting parent training for each of the learners on their caseload. The purpose of the Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) role is to support the Clinical Director (CD) in the day-to-day operations of the center. The ACD serves as a point of contact in the CD’s absence (e.g., PTO, leave, or scheduled time away), ensuring continuity for both operational and clinical needs. Over time, the ACD will be trained in core CD responsibilities to build the skills necessary for future advancement into the CD role. This development will occur through regular meetings, shadowing, and hands-on support of the CD across the responsibilities outlined below. Qualifications: Master’s Degree encompassing behavior analytic content. Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. Eligible to provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) 2 to 3 years of experience in ABA field, working with a variety of ages. Able to communicate expressively and receptively for all responsibilities within the job role. Clinical Responsibilities: This is a list of the common responsibilities an ACD will perform with the CD or on their own in the absence of the CD. This list is subject to change based on specific center needs. Use evidence-based practices for programming and behavior intervention practices. Create, monitor, and maintain an adequate amount of individualized treatment plan goals for each learner on caseload. Make data-based decisions and conduct error analysis for each learner on caseload and modify learners’ treatment packages to ensure progression and effective treatment. Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists internally and externally as required. Provide ongoing training and supervision to staff, assisting with program and behavior intervention plan implementation as needed. Establish and maintain rapport with parent(s)/caregiver(s) for each learner on caseload’s family and communicate professionally regarding center/child-related topics. Direct monthly parent/caregiver trainings in the center, home, or community and complete documentation at the conclusion of each training session. Prepare for learners on caseload to transition to a less restrictive environment, including parent/caregiver communication in advance, coordination with school/program, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and LAC graduation. Conduct initial assessments for new learners as needed and complete the corresponding insurance documents. Prepare all insurance report documents and assessments in a timely manner, per each learner’s reauthorization requirements, and complete peer-to-peer reviews, if needed, with assistance from the Clinical Director. Strategize and communicate with other members of clinical team for overall center management. Bill enough ethical, direct service hours with each learner on caseload in alignment with expectations established by clinical leadership. Complete and submit daily BCBA logs to document billable hours in a timely manner. Provide supervision time, per board or pay requirements, with each RBT in pod to ensure credential can be maintained. Assist Clinical Director with the following, when applicable: Assist with disciplinary issues within the building (i.e., write-ups, reviews, terminations, PIPs, etc.) Assist new clinicians with parent training on handling issues within the home environment, safety, etc. Provide training to clinicians on verbiage used with parent communication, both written and oral. Check in with new hires during their new hire training period. Utilize Power BI to track building metrics, including: learner missed hours, weekly BCBA billing hours, overtime, therapy utilizations, RBT turnover, authorization utilization, payor information, credentialing information, etc. Oversee and monitor planned and unplanned client discharges, initial assessments, and client start dates. Create and analyze staff surveys regarding PM’s performance, feedback, etc. Copyright Lighthouse Autism Center All Rights Reserved – Confidential Lighthouse Autism Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed within this role. The description is not intended to be considered as an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Lighthouse Autism Center reserves the right to modify, adjust, and/or add/detract at any time to the role as described above to meet the needs of the business and/or market trends.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Clinical Director supports the Clinical Director in daily center operations, overseeing program development and staff supervision. They are responsible for managing a caseload of learners, conducting parent training, and ensuring insurance report compliance.