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Associate ABA Clinic Director - Savannah, GA

Kind Behavioral Health

Savannah, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Kind Behavioral Health rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

About Kind Behavioral Health  
Kind Behavioral Health is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis services in North Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to improving the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”). We provide life-changing treatment to children with ASD, providing outstanding quality care, and delivering exceptional clinical outcomes, in an environment in which all are encouraged to THINK BIG, HAVE FUN, DO GOOD, and BE KIND. We deliver treatment through individualized care plans, and target socially significant behaviors, enabling the clients we serve to lead more independent, fulfilling lives. 
 
Position Overview: 
We are looking to add an Associate Clinic Director, BCBA to our team. The ideal Associate Clinic Director will have a passion for improving the lives of children with Autism and their families. They are committed to a “gold standard” implementation of the science of ABA and evidence and data-based analyses and are looking to do their life's work in an environment where exceptional people can Think Big, Have Fun, Do Good and Be Kind. 
 
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Day-to-day Support in Clinic
  • Support Community Building within Clinic
  • Conducting Interviews
  • Participating in Outreach Events
  • Review Operational Dashboards and work directly with Clinic Director to improve areas of opportunities
  • Review Intake Packets and Support Client/BCBA Pairings
  • Attend Weekly Caseload Planning Meetings
  • Participate in 1:1 Supervision Meetings with BCBA’s and Clinic Directors
  • Lead RBT Performance Conversations
  • Develop Skills to move to an Associate Clinic Director (Level 2)
 
  • Skills that can be gained: Team Leader, Clinic Ownership, Culture Building, Building Capacity, BCBA Supervision, Operational Knowledge, KBH values 
Job Eligibility:
  • BCBA credentialed for at least 2 years
  • Strong foundation in all clinical KPI metrics
  • In good standing on all BCBA metrics including but not limited to:
  • Attributable and Client Service Hours
  • Cancellation Trends (team members and clients)
  • POC Timeliness and Quality
  • Conversion Rates
  • RBT Supervision Rates
As part of our team, you will be eligible for:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Quarterly incentive bonuses
  • High level of collaboration with a strong emphasis towards growth and development
  • Ability to partner with other high-level clinicians and senior leadership team across our organization
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term disability and life/ADD insurance
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid Birthday! 
  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE available for candidates who will be new to the area!
About KBH:
Kind Behavioral Health (KBH) is committed to providing the highest quality of care by utilizing the empirical science of behavior in order to make data-based decisions to deliver remarkable outcomes and exceed client expectations. We have a strong focus on teaching functional communication and the life skills necessary to lead autonomous, fulfilling lives.  Our love of science and our passion for serving special needs populations keeps us motivated for constant improvement and the pursuit of excellence.  At KBH, we recognize that our investment in our clinical team drives our client outcomes and we have created a culture of learning, collaboration, and continued growth.  
 
KBH is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Diversity is more than a commitment at KBH- it is the foundation of what we do, adhering to the highest professional standards while creating an environment in which exceptional people (like you!) can think big, have fun, and do good. 
 
Are you Interested?
We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge of Autism and Behavior Analysis with our new team members. If you are excited about this opportunity to learn and grow, apply to join the KBH family.  We cannot wait to see the impact you will have on the children and families we serve! 
 

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