Position DescriptionElite ABA Therapy, LLC is anoutpatient behavioral health center that provides one-on-one center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children between the ages of 2 to 8 whohave been diagnosed with Autism and/or other developmental delays. We arelocated in Wilkes-Barre Twp, PA and operate year-round. Our clinic hours areMonday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. However, the hours needed for the clinical Director role are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to assist with scheduling in the morning. The center is closed on all federalholidays.
The daily schedule is designed for 2 different sessions per day; the full-day program runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm., and the after-school session runs from3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Clinical DirectorService Role and Responsibilities:
TheClinical Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all clinicaloperations within the Applied Behavior Analysis center-based program. The Clinical Director will NOT have a client caseload but may need to cover BCBA/BC-ABA billables as needed. This role ensures thedelivery of high-quality, compliant, and evidence-based care to clients, whilefostering a supportive and collaborative environment for clinical andadministrative staff. Key responsibilities include:
• Program Oversight- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of ABA programs for all clients by overseeing clinical caseloads of BCBAs and BC-ABAs via clinical consultations (supervision) and direct observation of BHT's. The Clinical Director is also responsible for reviewing, signing, and reviewing results with parents for all assessments and treatment plans completed by BCBA's/BC-ABA's.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance- Maintain adherence to state and federal regulations(e.g. Medicaid, HIPAA, licensing boards), oversee clinical documentation andtreatment planning, respond to clinical emergencies and critical situationswith the assistance of the Clinic Assistant, complete an annual quality assurancereport
• Administrative Tasks- Assign staff to clients and create monthly schedules, development and administration of staff incentive programs, case management duties such as submitting authorization packets to insurance and adding authorization information to the practice management system, conduct annual performance reviews with all staff, address staffissues/concerns and conflicts that may arise in the workplace, open/close the building when needed (8:30 open/4:30 close; Clinic Assistanttypically does this)
• Staff Supervision and Development- Supervise up to 3 BCBA's/BC-ABA's/ABC-ABA's (conduct individual supervision with each twice per month for 1 hour per session), provide positive and corrective feedback to all staff, and conduct staff trainings as needed.
• Clinical Implementation of ABA Services (As Needed ONLY, no assigned caseload)- Cover billable appointments when BCBA/BC-ABA's are on vacation or extended leave and/or assist with new client assessments/re-assessments as needed. Billable appointments may include conducting client functional behavior assessments, writing treatment plans, setting up client treatment goals in practice management software, conducting norm-referenced assessments (VB-MAPP) and standardized assessments (Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and others), designing and updating individualized DTT programs for clients, reviewing BCBA/BC-ABA session notes, writing daily session notes for billable sessions (if any), and conducting monthly caregiver training for each client. A pay differential will be given for billable hours worked.
Pay Rate
- $60 per hour for non-billable time, and $65 per hours for billable time (if any)
- $2,000 signing bonus ($1000 after 90 days, remaining $1000 after 6 months)
- Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Accrue up to 2 weeks of flexible paid time off per year (80 hours).
- $400/month QSEHRA (employer contribution toward healthcare premiums and expenses) after 90 days of employment
- 11 paid federal holidays per year
- 2% annual employer contribution to a Simple IRA
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment (reserved for courses taken during employment)
- Annual performance reviews/raises
- Performance-based bonuses throughout employment
Qualifications (must have all of the following):
- Active BCBA Certificate in good standing with no prior ethics violations
- PA Behavior Specialist License or other state license (psychologist, social worker, counselor)
- 2 years of supervisory experience in Applied Behavior Analysis setting
Type: Full-time
Pay: $60.00 to $65.00 per HOUR
