Director of Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation - Monthly Travel Required

Every child deserves the brightest future and Centria Autism Services is on a mission to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have the best developmental experience possible while acquiring the skills to succeed in the world on their own terms. Too many children with ASD are untreated or undertreated and Centria is committed to reaching every child in need and their families with interventions based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that meet – and exceed -- best practices. Our Optimal Outcomes Model(TM) looks at the whole-child, engages families in aspirational treatment planning and leverages team-based care to allow BCBA’s to focus on clinical issues and support Centria’s dedication to quality, family satisfaction and developmental outcomes. Founded in 2009, Centria now operates in 13 states and is working hard to develop approaches to sustain quality while reaching tens of thousands of children across the country; we use data-driven analytics and sophisticated software platforms to constantly evaluate our quality and performance, and develop new approaches to supporting our clients and their families on their journey.

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Centria Healthcare was founded in 2009 and grew two business lines to lead the state of Michigan. In 2014 we took on Autism and have since grown to be the largest provider in the nation.  We blended an entrepreneurial spirit with a proven and effective care delivery system to create an unmatched client experience.  We look for dedicated, hard-working, sharp individuals with a desire to go above and beyond. 

Thank you for showing interest in Centria Autism Services. Our mission as a company is "to help every child living with autism to develop, pursue, and achieve their goals and dreams through high quality ABA therapy and support"

Job Purpose

This role provides senior-level clinical leadership to Centria in alignment with Centria Autism’s Optimal Outcomes Model, Service Integrity and Care Delivery. An individual in this position will act as a clinical leader to the operation, through the direct support and oversight of the implementation and execution of Universal Protocols for the start of care for all clients, deliver specific organizational clinical training and support, and overseeing the reduction of problematic behavior. A leader in this position will function as a strategic partner to our clinicians, regional directors, and clinical leadership team, serving as an expert on the implementation of practical functional assessment, skills-based treatment, and de-escalation practices. The Director of Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation contributes to clinical services by shifting daily clinical practice through direct implementation training to establish and oversee the values which will drive our clinical service; dignity, safety, and trust, through specifying the opening outcomes for all clients, the specific procedures aligned from our values that meet these outcomes, and the required competency staff need to scale these interventions across their caseload. The Director of Clinical Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation will work closely with clinical leadership to evaluate opportunity areas within our systems to build innovative clinical solutions that add value to the enterprise. This role will be responsible for developing strong relationships with and mentorship of the clinical team to coach, counsel, and train where appropriate to help support overall clinical performance.

Success in this role will be evaluated through a combination of measures including organization level clinical outcomes, financial performance, and clinician, technician, and client retention.

Duties and Responsibilities  

Function as a Clinical Leader by overseeing the training, competency, and successful implementation by RCDs, Supervising Clinicians, and Technicians in the implementation of clinicalinitiatives:

• Implementation of the Do Wonders Framework that defines care for all clients::
  • Work alongside the VP of Functional Assessment and Treatment to provide ongoing training and mentorship of a protocol that effectively guides all Supervising Clinicians through the appropriate initial assessment and treatment based in the Do Wonders
    Framework and Centria’s standard of clinical care for all clients.
    o Oversee and continuously improve the practice and implementation of systems that provide ongoing execution, competency, and clinical progress as it relates to clinical initiatives.
    o Provide support to the system that escalates the need for ongoing consultation for supervising clinicians with clients exhibiting significant interfering behavior, lack of progress, complex case support, at risk clients, discharge needs, etc.
    o Partnering with the Vice President of Functional Assessment and Treatment, identify clinicians and clients requiring additional supports and continue providing clinical support.
• Provide training, guidance, and competency to RCDs to become regional supporters of their clinicians using functional assessment and treatment.
• Contribute to the ongoing professional development by providing data to the Vice President of Functional Assessment and Treatment to identify training needs for the organization, coaching and mentoring opportunities for RCDs, Supervising

Provide internal and external clinical thought leadership to the clinical department and the Vice President of Functional Assessment and Treatment.

• Attend clinical meetings, participate in clinical thought process, and provides ongoing data to the VP of Functional Assessment and Treatment for the ongoing development of clinical initiatives.
• Attend conferences and seminars as a participant, company ambassador, and, when needed, a presenter.
• Interface with payers and other external stakeholders to enhance the Centria brand
• Interface with payers, internal clinicians, regional supporters, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate the Centria mission.

Managerial Responsibility

The role of the Director of Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation may have direct supervisory responsibilities. Additionally, provide coaching and mentorship to influence identified Regional Clinical Directors and Supervising Clinicians.

• Masters Level degree in Applied Behavior Analysis required
• BCBA-D or BCBA certification required
• Training in Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment

• 4 + years of clinical experience as a BCBA in the reduction of problematic behavior
• 2 + years operating at a director level with leadership responsibilities
• Experience as a faculty member at an accredited university preferred

Equipment and Technology Experience

• PC proficient
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet)

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated the skills to gain buy-in for change within current role with peers.
• Interpersonal skills to support providing feedback to clinicians on their clinical performance.
• Great communicator who works best in a collaborative environment and builds mutual trust and credibility at all levels of the organization;
• Effective leader with demonstrated success in self-management, performance management and relationship management
• Ability to work across a matrixed organization;
• Ability to lead by influence;
• Superior skills in time management, observation, and data analysis;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve goals;
• ABA clinical knowledge;
• Experience with process optimization.

Minimum Competency Requirements

An initial assessment of competency will be completed during the interview period and evaluated on an ongoing basis.  

• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to use computers and computer/software programs
• Communication skills 

Interpersonal Demands

The options below best characterize the nature and level of interactions with other people in the course of performing this job.

• Ongoing and regular interaction with AVP and RCD’s in designated markets
• Frequent interaction with other teams, including leaders
• Frequent interaction with key internal and external stakeholders

Decision Making

The option below best characterizes the level of decision making exercised in performing this job.

• Frequently making complex decisions that could impact multiple business areas and/or the entire company

Working Conditions

• Centria’s office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 6:00 pm.
• Additional time and shifts in schedule may be required to complete the above work or meet company objectives.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements such as bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds may be required. This role will require sitting most of the day as well as walking and standing periodically. This role may require close visual acuity on computer screens or monitors and the ability to analyze data and figures on a screen.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Centria reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.