Autism Friendly Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Find your passion! 

ACP is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us! 

What do we offer Full-Time Clinical Directors? 

• No non-competes! 
• Great Benefits! 
• Competitive and consistent pay 
• Monthly BCBA Meetings 
• $500 for CEUs and 1 Paid CEU day + In House CEU Opportunities 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• 10 Paid Holidays + 16 PTO Days in year 1 
• 401k + Company Match 
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident and Critical Illness Coverage 
• Liability Insurance 
• Clinical support from experienced clinicians and collaboration. 
• Supervision for RBTs and master level students in pursuit of acquiring their BCBA. 
• Opportunities to run training for RBTs and fellow clinicians. (We are a BACB ACE approved provider.) 

What you'll be doing at Autism Care Partners: 

The Clinical Director is responsible for directing day to day operations of an ACP center-based program, supervising the team of center-based BCBAs, as well as carrying a caseload of clients to meet billing expectations based on number of direct reports. In addition to the organizational leadership responsibilities of growing a center the Clinical Director will continually monitor all assigned teams within the center-based program (BCBAs, BTs/RBTs, and interdisciplinary services providers), providing support and tracking progress to ensure relevant, high-quality, evidence-based treatment delivery. The Clinical Director is a key role at Autism Care Partners responsible for overseeing the quality of clinical care, training, and development and implementation of treatment programs and behavior intervention plans. The Clinical Director is responsible for both clinical and operations oversight for the center program. 

• Maintain adjusted billing and clinical caseload based on number of direct reports. 
• Work collaboratively with SLP and/or OT clinicians.  
• Provide consistent individual and/or group meetings to staff BCBAs.  
• Complete 8 hours of BCBA Supervisor Training and provide supervision to BCBA mentees if needed.  
• Supervisors and collaboratively works with center Family Liaison, supporting scheduling and parent communication. 
• Works collaboratively with Direct of Training to facilitate center clinical and non-clinical trainings. 
• Ensure that all staff are trained in best practice procedures based upon the principles of behavior analysis, and commensurate with the responsibilities of their job duties.  
• Ensure (R)BTs receive quality and sufficient supervision. 
• Regularly review center analytics collaborating and problem solving with AVP to maintain a financially stable center.  
• Conduct performance reviews for site staff.  
• Staff performance management up to and including termination recommendations. 
• Create/develop performance improvement plans and/or other interventions in consultation with the AVP of Service Delivery  
• Review and sign incident reports. 
• Review, edit, and approve treatment plans and behavior support plans, recommend modifications to instructional programs based on frequent, systematic evaluation of direct observational data. Ensure BCBAs employee a wide array of strategies to program for and assess Clinical Director both skill acquisition and skill generalization over time and across people, settings, situations, and materials. Ensure treatment plans and renewals are submitted in a timely manner. 
• Works to positively impact team and center morale.  
• Regular and predictable attendance and presence at respective center is an essential requirement of this position. 
• Complete all clinical documentation and billing via electronic health record (EHR) in a thorough, efficient, and timely manner, in compliance with internal and external quality and regulatory requirements.  
• Adhere to the BACBs Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analyst. 

Education and Experience 

• Education: Master's degree in Behavior Analysis (Degree in ABA preferred). BCBA required. 
• Licensures: State Behavior Analyst licensure required. 
• Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience working as a BCBA, with at least 2 years of experience working with children diagnosed with autism.
• Supervise Staff? Yes 

Physical Demands 

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. 
• Must be able to frequently assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) while attending to the needs of active children. 
• Must be willing and able to utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan while working with challenging behavior. 

Additional Requirements 

• No prior criminal history 
• Ability to utilize technology 
• Basic computer skills- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Windows 
• Ability to operate basic office equipment 
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

Who are we? 

At Autism Care Partners (ACP), our mission is to empower families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care. Our collaborative teams provide comprehensive care throughout all stages of a child's development by offering these services: Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Diagnostic Evaluations (service availability varies by location). 

OUR MISSION 

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care. 

OUR VISION 

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care. 

OUR VALUES 

Clinical Excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality. 

Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone's ideas are welcome.  

Optimism and Hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope.  

Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced. 

Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency. 

Disclaimer  

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work necessary to adequately execute the job responsibilities. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All information is subject to change without notice. 

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