Clinical Trainer (BCBA) - Gaithersburg

Soar Autism Center

$105K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field
  • LBA licensure in Arizona
  • 3+ years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Experience in ABA early intervention
  • Mission-driven focus on quality care for children
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written
  • Proficient with computers and tablets

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate growth and development of new trainees post-centralized training
  • Conduct initial and ongoing RBT competency evaluations
  • Support case supervisors in building clinical skills
  • Provide supervision hours for RBT trainees during initial weeks
  • Host group training sessions for new trainees
  • Teach ESDM practices and ABA strategies to trainees
  • Complete monthly fidelity checks for RBTs
  • Coordinate with BCBAs for supervision adherence
  • Organize quarterly continuing education events
  • Act as clinical leader in the absence of Partner Clinician
  • Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years

Benefits

  • Focus on unique ABA therapy model - Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration with various therapy professionals
  • Career advancement opportunities in a growing company
  • Engagement in elevating autism therapy standards
  • Value-driven work environment with high-quality ethics
  • Encouragement and recognition from the organization
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401K with company contribution
  • Generous paid time off including holidays
  • Short term disability coverage for all staff
Full Job Description
Compensation and role design:

  • Base pay:$105,500.00 - $115,500.00/year. Annual performance bonus potential up to $5,000. Additional compensation beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications.
  • Bonus:Sign on bonus available, based on start date and location.
  • Support and training: Deep onboarding and ongoing training in our ESDM-based care model, with close clinical leadership support
  • Clinical growth: Multiple paths to grow as a clinician including center/regional leadership and specialized roles
  • Culture that lives out our Values: High Expectations that raise the bar, Collaboration that brings us together as one team, and Fun you can feel the moment you walk into our centers

What you will be doing:

  • The Clinical Trainer is responsible for new trainee (BT/RBT) growth and development at one to two local centers after trainees complete one week of centralized training
  • Support initial and ongoing RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs
  • Support 3-4 case supervisors as they grow their clinical and decision making skills
  • Provide weekly hours of billable supervision, focused on providing supervision to trainees during their first 6 weeks at Soar, and case supervisors preparing for the BCBA exam
  • Host weekly group training and discussion sessions for new trainees at their home center
  • Build trainees skill sets in ESDM practices and ABA strategies, including joint activity routines, responding to challenging behavior, data collection/documentation, and evidence based teaching strategies
  • Completes monthly STNH ESDM Fidelity Checks for RBTs
  • Hosts a section of the MDC bi-weekly to monthly that communicates with BCBAs what is needed from them to ensure adherence to supervision requirements
  • Organize and host quarterly, center-level continuing education events for BCBAs and RBTs
  • Collaborate with the Partner Clinician and Center Operations Director regarding RBT performance and needed performance improvement initiatives
  • Act as a clinical leader in the center on days when the Partner Clinician is not present
  • Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years of starting your role as a Clinical Trainer

What we offer:
  • Implement a unique model of ABA therapy! Learn a play-based form of ABA therapy for young kids, the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). You'll receive training, continuing education, and work with national experts on ESDM implementation. Soar also covers the cost of ESDM certification for interested clinicians
  • Real multidisciplinary collaboration! Work closely with speech, occupational therapy, psychology, and/or LPCs in our center via client overlaps and weekly interdisciplinary care meetings.
  • Opportunities for career advancement as a clinician in a rapidly growing company
  • Be a part of an organization working to advance the standard of autism therapy
  • Work in a values-driven environment that deeply cares both about doing high-quality, ethical work
  • A culture that cares about you! Shout outs, boo yahs, and staff appreciations for your hard work
  • Great company benefits!
    • Quality medical, dental, and vision plans
    • A company 401K with company contribution
    • 10 company holidays plus 15 additional days off
    • Short term disability for all staff covered by Soar

What You Have

  • Minimum of a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field
  • LBA in Arizona
  • Preferred candidates have a background in child development, early childhood education, or a related field
  • 3 or more years of experience as Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • ABA early intervention experience
  • A mission driven nature that is deeply focused on care quality for kids
  • Strong desire to work with clients ages 2- 6
  • Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing
  • Fluency in navigating devices such as computers and tablets
  • Embodiment of Soar's Core Values: High expectations, Belonging, Trust, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Fun

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