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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Outpatient Clinical Supervisor/Preceptor

Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Clinical Supervisor and Preceptor will be responsible for evaluation and instruction of trainee Master Clinician  and Paraprofessional Staff, Interns, Coordination of Care of patients and Program admin duties competencies, clinical direction of assessment and treatment services. Implementation and monitoring  of  clinical program training and will assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive quality-assurance programming for staff and interns. As team lead to training implementation for our community-based programs and best practices, the Clinical Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing direct practice clinical training, and personnel training. The Clinical Supervisor and Preceptor provides ongoing supervision with staff to go over treatment plans and to perform a reevaluation of the patient’s plan of care when appropriate. The Clinical Supervisor will also ensure that there is adequate training and supervision regarding documentation to maintain and sustain quality care in the Recovery Support Services ( RSS), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), In-Home Therapy (IHT),In- Home Behavioral (IHB) other programs and services.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

  • Provides Clinical and Administrative instruction via training and supervision to master’s and paraprofessional level staff to ensure best practice methods are implemented into treatment 
  • Creates and coordinates curriculum for program for training for the pathways educational program to recruit and train staff 
  • Develops, implements, and modifies, as necessary, client treatment plans.
  • Must understand the medical necessity and be able to diagnose and assess patients
  •  Completes all documentation needed and develops clearly defined interventions and measurable goals and outcomes that are consistent in accordance with a policy that meets professional standards
  • Collaborates with Quality Assurance and Support Coordinator and Health Care Administration Specialists to oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of comprehensive quality assurance compliance in policies and procedures including training, hiring, and termination of clinical staff
  • Trains in and applies fidelity regarding process notes, treatment plans, assessments, and discharge plans
  • Provides and trains on providing on behavioral interventions using evidence-based practice (crisis intervention, behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate)
  • Develops, implements, and conducts over the phone and face to face initial evaluation interviews; assesses client’s presenting problems and formulates a diagnosis
  • Provide high-quality clinical assessments with excellent customer service skills
  • Screens and triages patients who request services are referred or meet screening criteria for identifying patients’ needs.
  • Identifies patient’s programs and treatment needs fit into programs and streamline care into programs. 
  • Provide crisis management for clients, including on-call, and school consults; makes recommendations for interventions as appropriate
  • Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise, and meets requirements for professional staff membership
  • Attends meetings as appropriate and meets regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision on client treatment plans
  • Provides behavioral health coaching, crisis management, including on-call consults, makes recommendations for interventions as appropriate in call center as Telehealth Clinician 
  • Provides diagnostic evaluation, behavioral health skill and psycho-education groups and holistic support interventions in the community 
  • Has a caseload of 10 patients and 1 or 2 clinic days 
  • Acquires and maintains knowledge of human development and utilizes age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities in treatment
  • Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise, and meets requirements for professional staff membership

 

KEY SKILLS & BEHAVIOR: 

  • Must demonstrate strong leadership skills and professionalism
  • Assessment of staff skill and ability to develop and motivate staff  
  • Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills willing to work directly with staff 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent time management skills 
  • Excellent Writing Skills 
  • Ability to use best clinical  judgment, assessment and diagnosis when treating clients administratively and clinically 
  • Ability to interact and assist clients who are in physical and/or emotional stress
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff and with patients 
  • Must be highly motivated and self-directed
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must have Cultural and Linguistic Competence
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills 
  • High attention to detail

SALARY & BENEFITS:

  • Annual (Exempt) Salary:  $95,000 
  • QSEHRA Health Reimbursement Plan ($400 per month allowance)
    • Eligible upon 90th day of full-time (32-40 hours a week) employment.
  • 401 K Plan 
  • Federal Holidays Paid
  • PTO – Accrual based, eligible upon hire; Able to use on 120th day of full-time (32-40 hours a week) employment
    • 2 Personal Days
    • 2 week (80 hours) of vacation
    • 5 Sick Days
  • Working Advantage Employee Discount Program
  • Flexible Schedule
    • *Must however be willing to work some late afternoons and evenings until 8:15pm, and some weekends.
  • Dependent Care/ Child Care FSA available
  • Education stipends with partnering colleges available after one year of employment.

Location: Randolph (Southeast Region), Braintree, MA

Job Type: Full-time

Program: Outpatient Program

Department: Direct Care Programs

Age group: All ages

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AND EXPERIENCE: 

Required Master’s in mental health psych nursing,   mental health  counseling , social work, psychology, preferred with at least three (3) years’ experience working with the youth and families, intellectually disabled or developmentally disabled population, with two (2) years’ in an administrative or supervisory role overseeing and understanding level of care OR three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. 

 

Must be licensed or license eligible with the following minimum qualifications & education preferred:

  1. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Children or Family)
  • Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing( NP) ,from an accredited college or university and allowing for Massachusetts license as certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

2.  Psychologists 

  • Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D., PsyD, EdD) from an accredited college or university and certification as a Health Service Provider (HSP) by the Board of Registration of Psychology in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

3. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW or LCSW) 

  • Master’s degree or higher in social work from an accredited college or university     

4. Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) 

  • Master’s degree in the mental health field (including, but not restricted to, counseling, family therapy, psychology, etc.) from an accredited college or university

5. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) 

  • Master’s degree in the mental health field (including, but not restricted to, counseling, family therapy, psychology, etc.) from an accredited college or university

 

Candidate must be currently licensed in the State of Massachusetts 

 

Must be Culturally and Linguistically competent, bilingual a plus; Haitian Creole, Portuguese Creole, Spanish, Cantonese, or Vietnamese. 

 

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