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Clinical Care Manager/Lead BCBA

1 month ago


Upper Marlboro, United States Acorn Health Full time
Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health.

Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers. We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.

Job Title: Lead BCBA Department: Clinical

Reports to: Regional Director of Clinical Care Last Updated: 4/2/2024

Supervises: BCBAs

Indirectly Supervises: Registered/Behavior Technicians

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Who Is Acorn Health?

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health.

Vision & Mission

Acorn Health is driving autism therapy forward with our careful combination of ABA best practices and our pioneering next practices. Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers. We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.

Authenticity: We present our true, consistent selves. Everyone hungers for genuine connections.
Accountability: We keep our promises, and can be trusted with the life and future of a child.
Teamwork: The best outcomes are produced by people who collaborate with enthusiasm.
Growth: We know the needs of children and their families are unique and ever-changing.
Hustle: In autism care and treatment, time is always of the essence. We do things now.

Job Summary:

The Lead BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who ensures the delivery of high-quality clinical care in accordance with our Acorn clinical tenets at the assigned clinical center level. The successful candidate will work in a team-oriented, best-practice driven environment and engage in a wide range of activities, focused on assisting in providing clinical management and oversight to their respective clinical team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Promote a therapeutic environment for all clients, ensuring client input is fully considered when developing and carrying out treatment plans; serve as reviewer/approver of all timely treatment and behavior plans
Responsible for providing clinical management and oversight to a team of BCBAs
Provide practicum supervision
Oversee pends, denials, and peer reviews with payers for all BCBAs, ensuring no lapses in authorizations
Problem solve issues with supervisees when insufficient progress toward client goals/outcomes is observed via a review of relevant behavioral data
Regularly reference behavior analytic literature and attend relevant conferences and workshops in order to best inform evidence-based treatment
Conduct both staff and caregiver training(s)
Execute pre-established clinical policies and procedures
Responsible for completing annual performance evaluations for reporting BCBAs to determine potential for improvement and ensure treatment integrity; conduct Case Management Oversight (CMO) in accordance with policy
Pinpoint performances that allow supervisees to achieve measurable outcomes valuable to the client
Maintain a semi-reduced clinical caseload, involving direct assessment and treatment of clients in a clinical center, client's home, school, etc.
Responsible for the staffing, interviewing and hiring of BCBAs and registered/behavior technicians
Intensify behavioral supports for Acorn clients in order for them to maintain placement in the least restrictive environment and reduce utilization of hospitalization and/or residential services
Handle sensitive employee relations issues with integrity, either individually or with the assistance of Human Resources
Multiple Centers may be assigned based on center size. Time spent in assigned centers will be determined by RDCC.

Key Results/Deliverables

BCBA hours
FG goal
% of 97155
BCBA caseloads
BCBA turnover
80% prescription adherence
AMA discharges
Client satisfaction/NPS
BHI completion according to clinical tenant

Position Requirements

EDUCATION

Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
A minimum of 3 years of experience practicing as a BCBA

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience managing teams and projects, as well as conducting large group trainings and meetings
Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and able to improve performance through management feedback and direction
Must have a strong commitment to the mission and purpose of Acorn
Must have an ability to work independently
Must work irregular hours when necessary
Must be able to communicate effectively, professionally, and openly, verbally and in writing, in English
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record
Must meet the physical requirements of the position, to include lifting of clients, packages, or equipment, accessing non-barrier free premises, and utilizing physical management techniques when required
Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate an ability to maintain confidential records, prepare reports and reliably develop timely correspondence related to work according to agency standards
A history of work with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or families both in clinical settings and in client homes is essential. Specific training/experience in developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders is highly preferred.
Training in Safety Care preferred
Proficiency with Central Reach highly preferred

Physical Requirements: Select one of the Frequencies in BOLD

Remain in a stationary position: More than 2/3
Traverse or move around work location: 1/3-2/3
Operate or use department specific equipment: More than 2/3
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: none
Constantly position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: More than 2/3
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: More than 2/3
Transport, position, and/or exert force: less than 1/3
Up to 10 pounds: less than 1/3
Up to 25 pounds: less than 1/3
Up to 50 pounds: none
Up to 100 pounds: none
More than 100 pounds: none

Talent Code - BCBA1

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification.

Acorn Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification.

Acorn Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sec (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, hair or hairstyle, familial status, marital status, or any other protected status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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