Director of Clinical Services

Director of Clinical Services
 

Job Purpose

 The Director of Clinical Services will oversee designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality, evidence-based autism therapeutic and educational services at the center of autism and Learning disabilities in Palm Beach Co. Florida. This role involves ensuring that all services align with evidence-based practices for autism and meet the unique needs of our clients, families, and staff.

 This position is also responsible for collaborating with and training staff at the learning center a Charter School, housed on campus.

Responsibilities:

 Director of Clinical Services Oversight 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, including budgets, of all therapeutic and educational services and client needs to ensure high-quality service delivery and sustainability.


• Oversee and monitor the electronic medical record, scheduling, documentation, billing, and credentialing processes for therapeutic services in collaboration with the accounting department.


• Collaborate with clinical experts, educators, and other stakeholders to design, deliver, and monitor high-quality services rooted in evidence-based practices for autism..


• Provide leadership and guidance to all therapeutic services team members, ensuring that they deliver the highest quality of care to individuals with autism.


• Monitor, evaluate the efficacy, and make recommendations for improvement of therapeutic interventions and educational services.


• Collaborate with external providers and agencies to coordinate comprehensive care for individuals with autism.


• Oversee the university practicum/internship and professional observership programs


• Oversee the training and professional development of Foundation and charter school staff.


• Develop and oversee the continuing education content for Autism learning management system.


• Prepare regular reports on program performance and needs and share findings with the leadership team.


• Attend and participate in program and all staff meetings and necessary trainings/conferences as required.


• Provide direct service, as needed, to support cohesive and coordinated care for the clients and families served.

Grant Writing and Research 

• Identify funding needs for therapeutic and educational services and support the grant writing process in securing necessary funds.


• Attend and actively participate in campus wide research meetings and research projects related to therapeutic and educational services.

  Campus-Wide Collaborations 

• Conduct observations of classroom instruction and therapeutic service implementation of the learning center a charter school on campus, and the autism programs via video recording and through in-person observations.


• Provide individual written summaries of findings and participate in meetings with the leadership team at the learning center and for autism with feedback and recommendations; provide coaching and training to staff as required.


• Collaborate with staff and administration at the learning center to ensure a trusting and effective professional relationship is developed and maintained.


• Create and implement surveys for parents, teachers, clinicians, and other program staff for feedback and quality assurance.

Staff Management

• Collaborate with HR to Recruit, hire, and train qualified staff to support the growth and sustainability of therapeutic and educational services.


• Provide ongoing supervision and mentorship to therapeutic services team members.


• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Required Qualifications 

• Doctorate degree in speech-language pathology, applied behavior analysis, special education, psychology, or a related field.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in autism services, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.


• Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple programs and deadlines related to program development and evaluation.


• Experienced in employee management, performance coaching, fiscal management and grant writing.


• Demonstrated competencies across age ranges (birth through adulthood) and cultural groups due to the diversity of individuals and families served. 


• Demonstrated experience with strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.


• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with groups or teams at all levels within the organization and externally.


• Expertise in therapeutic interventions for children with autism and their families to address developmental, communicative, adaptive, and behavioral needs.


• Experienced in the implementation and management of communication and behavioral assessment and treatment programs for individuals with ASD and related developmental disabilities. 


• Experienced in research and clinical procedures, data collection, and treatment


• Advanced theoretical understanding and philosophical appreciation for developmentally based communication, educational and interventions.


• Experience with insurance credentialing and billing for clinical services


• Experience with research related to ASD and other developmental disabilities


• Experience conducting, analyzing, and reporting on classroom and program observations


• Experienced in presenting in conferences and trainings


• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and web-based navigation.


• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications 

• Preferred Dual Certification: licensed and certified speech-language pathologist and board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA/BCBA-D), or PsyD/PhD in clinical psychology and BCBA/BCBA-D.


• PCM and CPR Certified.


• Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Portuguese. 

Work Environment 

• Work is performed on campus and in community-based locations.


• Required to sit, kneel, stand, or bend in support of clients’ needs.


• Flexibility in schedule; position may include working hours in the evenings and/or on weekends and travel


• Dress code is comfortable business casual attire.