Clinical Director (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) at Latitude Therapy Solutions – Saint Peters, Missouri

Overview:

The Clinical Director is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality, ethical practice, and effective service delivery. This pivotal position involves providing expert clinical guidance and supervision to a team of behavior analysts and therapists, driving program development, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines, and fostering strong collaborations with clients and their families. The Clinical Director is instrumental in leading clinical operations to achieve positive client outcomes and advance Latitude’s mission.

Position Details:

• Position Type: Full-time
• Location: Clinic
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:15-4:45)

Compensation & Employment Structure:

• Salary-based position.
• BCBA staff are not required to use PTO for short-term absence during the workweek provided weekly billable hour requirements are met.

Qualifications:

• Education Requirement: Master’s Degree
• Certification Requirement:
  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing (required)
  • For the safety of our clients and staff, staff members at the Latitude Therapy must be CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant) Certified. They must be First Aid Certified and must have FCSR background check clearance. Other trainings and certifications are required for BACB certified staff (e.g., 8-hour Supervisor Training for BCBAs and will be outlined in the employee handbook. The employee handbook supersedes this job description concerning trainings and necessary certifications.

License Requirement: Missouri Behavior Analyst License (required)

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Benefits & Incentives:

• Subsidized Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Monthly professional stipend of $100.
• Bonus incentive plan tied to performance and productivity.
• Paid CPI and CPR training for applicable staff.
• Internal growth and advancement opportunities within the organization.
• Ongoing clinical guidance, mentorship, and professional development provided by clinical leadership.
• Access to collaborative clinical support for case consultation and treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision & Leadership:
  • Oversee and mentor all Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analysts (PLBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)/Behavior Technicians (BTs) on the team, providing guidance and clinical support as needed.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews in collaboration with Human Resources (HR), ensuring ongoing professional development and adherence to company standards.
  • Facilitate conflict resolution among team members and between staff, clients, and families, in collaboration with HR, to promote a positive and productive working environment.
  • Provide effective and timely communications to employees regarding initiatives, requirements, policies and procedures; ensure compliance and provide follow up training for remediation or career development.
  • Communicate with families and communities about Latitude’s services and programs; including informational parent meetings, attending community events and sponsoring activities supporting Latitude’s clients and their families.
• Clinical Oversight:
  • Provide clinical support and supervision to ensure the effective implementation of treatment plans, conducting fidelity checks on treatment plan writing and session execution.
  • Review and ensure the accurate and timely documentation of client progress, including assistance with data collection and outcome measurement.
  • Conduct regular meetings with BCBAs to review cases, monitor clinical progress, and ensure the quality and consistency of service delivery.
  • Ensure the team is consistently meeting productivity standards, including the completion of daily sessions, verification of sessions, and other required activities
• Client Caseload:
  • Maintain a reduced caseload of a minimum of 16 billable hours per week (64 billable hours per month) to allow for a focused and supportive leadership role within the team.
  • Complete all session documentation and billing within 24 hours of service delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Provide comprehensive training to caregivers, equipping them with the necessary skills and strategies to support the implementation of behavior plans and promote progress.
• Operational & Administrative Support:
  • Ensure teams consistently meet billable targets and complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Manage and maintain all data systems in accordance with BACB and company standards and requirements; ensure all employees are following proper protocols and policies relative to documentation and data collection
  • Prepare and provide clinical and operational data relative to clinic/team metrics to key stakeholders
  • Monitor and support staff adherence to company policies, including proper handling of paid time off (PTO) requests and leave submissions.
• Project Leadership & Special Initiatives:
  • Assist with special projects such as virtual parent training programs, student analyst training, school contracts, university collaborations, and other initiatives to enhance team performance and client outcomes.
• Additional Duties:
  • Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and growth of the department

Skills:

• Innovative, with a strong ability to apply creative problem-solving techniques in clinical settings.
• Personable and able to build positive, trusting relationships with clients, families, and team members.
• Technologically proficient and comfortable utilizing digital tools for data collection, communication, and treatment planning.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to thrive in dynamic environments and respond to the evolving needs of clients and the team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential records, prepare accurate reports, and develop timely correspondence in accordance with internal policies, external payor requirements, BACB standards, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrates professionalism, maintaining a high standard of ethics and integrity in all aspects of work.

Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to see and hear clearly or have skills to compensate for these deficiencies
• Must be able to run quickly, especially over short distances
• Must be able to take and pass without major modification a course in SafetyCare Training; requires hands-on, physical components
• Ability to face physical challenges associated with the care of children with special needs
• Must be prepared to physically prompt, rescue, hold or retrieve individually or to use approved restraint techniques alone or with others if necessary; may be physically tiring and may cause fatigue
• Must be physically prepared to withstand moderate levels of harm inflicted by clients, such as bites, scratches, hair pulls, strikes and grabs
• May be subject to blood borne pathogens
• Temperature is regulated and moderate
• Low to Moderate noise level