Clinical Director - LittleStar ABA Therapy

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We are currently seeking an experienced BCBA and leader to fulfill the Clinical Director position at our West Lafayette, IN center.  

About Us

LittleStar ABA Therapy works with children, teens, and young adults affected by autism.  Operating as a non-profit organization, we use our resources to ensure quality services to our patients, and to invest in our staff and the autism community. Our clinical leadership consists of experts in the field of ABA, including three PhDs and a world-class advisory board.  We have been improving the lives of individuals with autism for over 20 years!  

Summary

The Clinical Director (CD) is responsible for the administrative and program oversight of clinical services within a specific program or facility.   The Clinical Director provides vision and leadership to ensure quality service and coordination of services to patients and their families impacted by autism.

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass the initial and updated criminal history, background, and record checks, which includes driving history checks.    
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, where physical distance cannot be attained.

Why Work at LittleStar?

• Highly competitive pay
• Monthly performance bonuses
• Annual stipend for professional development 
• A friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• We are a non-profit organization, so we always focus on what is best for the individuals we serve

GREAT BENEFITS

• Three options for medical and two options for dental (50% paid by LittleStar)
• Vision (100% paid by LittleStar)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k with company match

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in business, human services, social services, or related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required
• Demonstrated and verifiable record of 2-3 years of success in a similar position providing ABA services directly to children and/or adults with autism
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted when competency in the role is demonstrated
• Experienced in managing budgets and working with operational policies while having a good understanding of the variables and nuances of health care funding and operations
• Knowledge of nonprofit business administration and programs serving at-risk and fragile populations
• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and strong communication skills
• Valid driver's license is required

Essential Duties

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the program or facility and participates in providing input into management recommendations and decisions for the operations of LittleStar clinical programs
• Motivates and leads a high-performance management team
• Supervises the implementation of programs under the assigned clinical programs and facilities with ongoing monitoring of the quality of these programs.  Ensures that Clinical BCBAs meet the requirements of the instructional program, reviewing assessments and insurance reports of Clinical BCBAs, as well as reviewing, editing and approving behavior guidelines.
• Participates in the development of an annual service plan or strategic plan using measurable goals and objectives
• Serves as a point of contact for patients and their parents, as well as potential patients and their parents
• Stays abreast of current ABA evidence-based procedures and OBM strategies
• Ensures staff assigned to clinical programs meet the productivity requirements budgeted for the respective positions
• Develops, implements, and monitors the quality of assigned programs for the Clinical Divisions in accordance with agency goals and objectives

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position manages the program and/or facility clinical leadership team. This position is responsible to interview, hire and train employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment

Position operates in a clinical and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office and audiovisual equipment. Position may also operate at offsite locations including a patient’s home, school, or place of employment. This role may be expected to work at multiple sites with multiple patients.

Must be able to work with diverse populations of individual and families from each generation represented in the workforce.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with core office hours being 8:30 - 4:30 p.m., with availability for crisis and emergencies when needed. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

This position requires regular travel. Frequently travel is outside the local area and overnight, both within and outside the state of Indiana.

Mission

To inspire, serve, and guide all those touched by autism to achieve a better reality.

Vision

To be the trusted, innovative, compassionate partner creating new possibilities for individuals touched by autism across their lifespan.

Core Values

Real Care, Real Advocacy, and Real Progress.

This Employer Participates in E-Verify and All Offers of Employment are Contingent Upon Clear Results of a Background Check

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