BCBA - Clinical Director

Why Thrive?
Thrive Behavior Centers is a locally owned company that offers personalized, center-based ABA therapy to children with autism. Our centers are fun, inclusive, and give our first-class clinical staff the opportunity to positively impact their clients' lives. Our leadership respects the important work our team does every day and values the unique contributions of every team member. We give our team members the support and tools they need to thrive!

• Realistic Caseloads and Billing Requirements!
• School Schedule Giving Work Life Balance!
• Flex Scheduling!
• Administrative Support! (including scheduling)
• Professional Growth and Advancement Opportunities!
• Clinical Collaboration and Support, Especially for New BCBAs!
• Management that Cares About You!

Your Total Compensation Package (Ranges from $95,000 to $105,000):

• Competitive salaries based on experience!
• Sign-on Bonus
• Performance Bonuses based on true performance goals rather than billable hours!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds
• 29+ Paid Days Off – Includes 10 vacation days, 11 paid holidays (including one paid week off at Christmas), 8 Paid Sicks Days, and unlimited Flex-time-off

Your Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Packages; Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance (Hospital Care, Accident, and Critical Illness).
• Family Leave Care: Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave; Free Short-Term Disability (which can be used with maternity leave)
• Professional Support: All Certification Renewals and Applications Costs; Comprehensive CEU & Training Package
• Staff Recognition & Rewards: Social Rewards Platform (points are given and received to be exchanged for merch, gift cards and more); Door Dash Pass
• Team Building: Quarterly Staff Social Events (paid for by the company)

What Our Team Says About Us:

We care about our people at Thrive, and we survey our team to see how we are doing. Here are some anonymous responses from our staff:

• “The mission statement of the company is great, and everyone really cares about what they’re there to do. You can always rely on your coworkers to help you out whenever needed.”
• “I would gladly recommend TBC to others because of the amazing work environment.”
• “The company is good at understanding when life happens. They also really value the clients and staff.”
• “Thrive is a great company to work for because every day they show how much they care for their clients and employees.”
• “While each center is different, we have a group culture of support that I love!”
• “I like that we provide quality and ethically sound ABA.”
• “The community feels like family!”
• “I truly feel like I am able to provide therapy and make a difference in my clients lives.”
• “I like the company's core values and standards that they uphold. Everyone is a team player and always willing to help.”
• “Working at Thrive is like being a part of a family that’s doing amazing things!”
• “Thrive has people who care about people, I think there is effort made from all angles to make Thrive a great place to work.”
“Thrive a supportive environment with opportunities to grow!”

Job Duties:

• Effectively lead your center to ensure client and employee wellbeing.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills that align with TBC’s mission and core values.
  • Oversee, evaluate, and optimize clinical staff (Clinical Supervisors, Behavior Technicians, Behavior Analyst Interns, etc.) morale, performance, retention, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Develop and/or oversee the development of regular, relevant, and effective ABA employee training to increase the therapeutic competency of all clinical staff.
  • Implement regularly scheduled clinical competency assessments and proactive performance reviews to assess individual staff members strengths and weaknesses for additional training opportunities.
    • Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of employee performance management as needed.
    • Identify and mentor staff members who demonstrate potential for growth and additional responsibilities.
  • Model and promote teamwork, effective and appropriate communication, feedback, and responses to feedback.
    • Address interpersonal challenges between staff members quickly and efficiently, while implementing the mission and core values of TBC.
    • Identify and utilize opportunities to obtain feedback from staff regarding center morale, clinical support, TBC policies and procedures. Use information gathered to present strategies to CCO to ensure responsive and effective leadership.
  • Ensure all certified clinical staff is appropriately supervised to gain or maintain relevant certifications.
    • Ensure all Behavior Technicians are receiving the appropriate amount and type of clinical supervision, along with the ongoing and timely assessment of clinical competency necessary to ensure the maintenance of each BT’s Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
    • Ensure Behavior Analyst Interns receive appropriate learning opportunities, supervision, and guidance to fulfill the experience standards for BCBA certification as required by the BACB.
  • Oversee Clinical Supervisors by ensuring clients are receiving personalized, effective, developmentally appropriate ABA therapy based on TBC Clinical Policies and Procedures.
    • Ensure all client authorization reports for all clients in the center are completed to TBC standards and are submitted on time to avoid disruption of services or unpaid claims.
    • Evaluate clinical progress via regular assessment of Clinical Supervisor’s analysis in authorization reports, a regular check of client goal and target maintenance and other assessment procedures.
    • Evaluate Clinical Supervisor’s reports regarding utilization of billable hours, and other time and resources.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the operations team to ensure smooth functioning of center, including but not limited to the following:
    • Utilize center resources effectively and remain within budget constraints.
    • Follow all TBC Operational Policies and Procedures.
• Manage clinical schedule to ensure optimal clinical outcomes, including but not limited to the following:
  • Track and evaluate usage of client billable hours to ensure maximum usage and optimal client outcomes (supervision, parent training, evaluations/assessments/authorization reports).*
  • Track, evaluate, and maximize supervision of behavior technicians in accordance with TBC and BACB guidelines.
  • Track and evaluate client progress to determine and implement strategies that maximize skill acquisition, generalization, and maintenance.
• Develop personalized treatment plans; Analyze client needs; Set treatment goals; Create skill acquisition goals and Behavior Intervention Plans tailored to clients' core deficits and diagnosis; Design parent training goals; Adjust goals and protocols based on client response to interventions.
• Provide ongoing case management tailored to individual client needs.
• Supervise Behavior Technicians to ensure client progress, assess intervention effectiveness, and update protocols.
• Assess and ensure competency in therapeutic skills and client engagement.
• Ensure parent education and support, addressing concerns with evidence-based information.
• Offer referrals, resources, and effective communication to support families.
• Demonstrate fluency in Central Reach Clinical Management Software.
• Align behaviors with Thrive Behavior Centers' mission, values, and ethical codes.
• Manage clinical schedule to optimize outcomes, including billable hour tracking and client progress evaluation.
• Support leadership team by completing assigned tasks and requirements promptly.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Performance Measures:

The performance of the Clinical Director will be assessed against specific measurable outcomes to ensure alignment with clinical operational objectives and high standards of service delivery. Performance will be measured using the following key metrics:

• Policies and Procedures for Responsibilities
• Professional Business Relationships
• Operational Compliance and Accuracy
• Staff Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication

Requirements:

• Current BCBA certification and LBA license.
• Master’s Degree is required
• Current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Masters’ Degree in ABA, Special Education, or another related field. Current BCBA certification and LBA license. Current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Mastery knowledge of ABA science and techniques required of a BCBA. Including assessments, treatment plans, supervision, de-escalation, titration to name a few.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

At least 2 years of experience as a practicing BCBA. At least one year of experience with early intervention (managing client cases who are working on acquiring early learner skills including functional communication, play and adaptive skills) with children with autism. Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

All skills of a BCBA at Thrive. Ability to motivate and influence others. Significant level of diplomacy and trust. Excellent oral and written communications abilities. Professional image that promotes Thrive’s culture. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Solid interpersonal abilities. Excellent presentation and organizational skills. Ability to write clear, concise emails, facilitate meetings.