Regional Clinical Director

 

Job Summary:

 

The regional clinical director will provide specialized behavioral intervention services, supervise in-home and community based programming, and lead a team of clinicians within the designated regional area. 

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise individualized programs for clients, ages 14 months and older in natural settings. 
• The regional clinical director is expected to hold a minimum of 95 billable case hours per month (285 per quarter).
• Supervision is defined as the implementation of a treatment plan and oversight of treatment plan effectiveness. Supervision includes, but is not limited to: administering or supervising assessments, scheduling monthly community visits with caregivers to review program effectiveness, make observations, collect data, chart progress and provide parent education. Provide feedback and training to BT staff, interns, mid-level supervisors, and parents in naturalistic setting.
• Review client progress reports submitted by the direct care team and suggest edits, if needed, within 5 business days. After report approval, update individualized programs to assure programs reflect each client’s development and progress towards identified goals.
• Monitors and audits cancellations within the regionally assigned area including working with mid-level supervisors to ensure clients are receiving full utilization of hours and at minimum 80% of missed hours are being made up by staff as permitted by the funding source. 
• Monitors RBT supervision within the regional area including: ensuring that BT staff receive initial and ongoing RBT competency assessments within board timelines, RBTs receive supervision within compliance of the board’s supervision standards, and any skill deficits are monitored and remedied in coordination with the training department. 
• In coordination with the Clinical Director of Services, monitors mid-level staff billing productivity, direct vs. indirect utilization of hours, implements quarterly planning with mid-level staff, and coordinates disciplinary measures as needed. This will include auditing mid-level hours and hour utilization per client once per pay period.
• Communicates professionally and regularly with all company departments. Provides assistance to the operations and administrative departments including billing, payroll, and scheduling when needed. The regional director should expect to meet with the management team, including director of operations, chief executive office, and director of clinical services at minimum once per month.
• Assists the clinical director of services with quality and insurance audits, including but not limited to: auditing client files, session notes, parent verification of services, consent for services, and client reports. Ensures that mid-level, intern staff, and BT staff maintain documentation for all services. 
• In conjunction with the clinical director of services and authorizations department, monthly monitor submission timeliness of initial, progress, and discharge reports. Coaches, and supports staff to meet deadlines. 
• Knowledge of correct billing code utilization. Expected to clearly instruct and monitor supervisor interns for accurate billing practices.  The regional director will spot check accurate billing by mid-level staff within their region at least once a month and submit accuracy information to the clinical director of services once complete. The regional director in conjunction with HR and/or clinical director of services will provide coaching and consequences as needed for billing errors. 
• Monthly communicates regional staffing needs to the recruiting and scheduling department. Supports the scheduling department by communicating client overlaps/needs, approving new hire schedules, and resolving scheduling issues that may emerge. 
• Demonstrates leadership to assigned region by attending a minimum of one job fair or company event per quarter. 
• Demonstrates leadership by adhering to GOALS for Autism, Inc. policies. Staff should be knowledgeable and fluent with GOALS for Autism, Inc.’s policies and provide instruction and support directly to staff by reinforcing adherence to the policies. 
• In coordination with the Clinical Director of Services, assist with non-billable assigned tasks. . This will require monthly or bi-monthly meetings with the management team. 
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling evening and weekend hours (when needed). If the regional assignment includes clients with weekend hours, the regional director is expected to provide oversight on a weekend at least once a month. 
• Maintains current knowledge of new research through a minimum of one quarterly training, webinar, or CEU event. Provides updated information to supervisors during clinical supervisor meetings. 
• Attends insurance required reviews, provider meetings, and trainings.  Provides data or oversees mid-level supervisor providing data during clinical reviews. Ensures that all recommendations in the region meet medical necessity.
• Demonstrates leadership of a team of varying skill levels and clinical positions by adhering to the Regional Director job expectations. 

 

Positions Supervised (Direct Reports):

• Registered Behavior Technicians, Clinical Supervisor Interns, and Clinical Supervisors. 

 

Minimum Education or Training Equivalent to:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines:  early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, nursing, pediatric therapy, psychology or related field.    
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst or license in related mental health field required. 
• Additional requirements determined by state. 
• Completion of Leadership Levels of 1, 2, and 3
• Completion of Regional Director Skill Checklist

 

Minimum Years of Additional Related Experience:

• Five years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders (“ASD”) and/or other related developmental disabilities in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Minimum of two years post-BCBA certification.

 

Special Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, Licenses):

• Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with ASD, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (“ABA”), Early Start Denver Model (“ESDM”), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (“TEACCH”), Picture Exchange Communication System (“PECS”), and Pivotal Response Training (“PRT”). 
• Familiar with the field of early intervention, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Able to work in multiple program service areas.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.
• Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software.
• Able to obtain criminal record clearance through Department of Justice.
• Able to obtain CPR certificate.
• Able to travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required).

 

Physical Requirements (Approximate Percent per 7.5-hour Workday):

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with infants/toddlers (50%).
• Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to drive car to and from home visits and meetings (20%).
• Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer (15%).
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used in home visits (10%).