The Clinical Director of Functional Assessment will support the organization’s approach to the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior. Guided by the unparalleled Hopebridge Assessment Platform and industry-leading clinical judgment protocols, the Clinical Director of Functional Assessment will deliver comprehensive clinical case support by navigating case reviews, data-based decision making, intensive coaching, and clinical solutions rooted in compassionate, evidence-based treatment protocols.
This BCBA will play an integral role in the identification, escalation, and support of high-risk cases using the tiered model of support with Hopebridge’s interdisciplinary Grand Rounds structure. The Clinical Director of Functional Assessment will possess rich real-world experience in the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior, Practical Functional Assessment (PFA), and Skill-based Treatment (SBT) philosophy. The position will have responsibility for consistent delivery of essential state/regional clinical metrics and require travel to centers 25-50% of the time. This position is based in greater Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) and requires a current AZ LBA.
Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities:
Design, maintain and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to regional physical management and grand rounds admission and maintenance outcomes
Host and coach biweekly (or as needed) assessment and treatment design sessions using the PFA and SBT framework
Offer comprehensive clinical case support by navigating case reviews, data-based decision making, and clinical solutions rooted in compassionate evidence-based treatment protocols
Collaborate with local teams and other Hopebridge departments to identify and address inferring behaviors, medical complexities, skill acquisition, variables to treatment adherence and/or comorbid conditions that may impact child and family outcomes
Monitor and interpret internal clinical decision logic reports to provide responsive clinical support to BCBAs, Assistant Clinical Directors and Clinical Directors.
Triage and escalate clinical matters to senior level clinical leadership for additional support and problem-solving
Support and co-lead the development of competency-based training on the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior with a focus on the PFA/SBT philosophy
Engage in follow-up for Grand Rounds cases which may involve ongoing coaching, support with progress monitoring, assessment of satisfaction with the Grand Rounds process to ensure a positive clinical outcome
Collaborate to disseminate knowledge on Hopebridge’s initiatives on the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior at professional conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
Participate in the creation and delivery of well-rounded continuing education events/workshops
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills
Current PFA/SBT Level 2 or higher credential and commitment to advance in the FTF Behavioral Consulting Credentialing Pathway
Certified and licensed in the state of Arizona, as a BCBA, in good standing.
Current and in good standing BCBA credential, with a minimum of four years of post-certification clinical practice
Demonstrated dissemination experience (conference presentations, published peer-reviewed journal articles, etc.)
Experience with skills assessments and curricula (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, BHI, CFQL-2, PEAK) required)
Experience leading and managing large teams
Deep experience implementing and coaching others to implement Functional Analyses
Experience with virtual coaching specifically behavioral skills training and bug-in-ear technology
Commitment to travel up to 50% of the time (including overnights) to be in the field for support with PFA/SBT implementation and evaluation
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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