Are you a self-motivated, hands-on individual looking to do something passionate and meaningful with your career? Join us as we open a world of possibilities.
Our CHAT team is currently seeking a fully remote Clinician (Clinical Director, CHAT - job title) to join our dynamic and growing team!
- Position starts at $50 to $60 per hour based on experience
- Paid training
- Growth & development opportunities
- Hybrid/Remote flexibility
About Us
The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing services to those with developmental delays, including autism. Our mission is to open a world of possibilities for individuals with Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion, and humility.
We are grounded in our values of Transparency, Respect, Understanding, & Excellence (TRUE), which guide our efforts as a respected & growing employer and industry leader. Our people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands.
About the Opportunity
A Clinical Director, CHAT designs and supervises the provision of evidence-based mental health services and programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or similar developmental disabilities in response to physician recommendations in home, school and/or other natural settings. A Clinical Director, CHAT will provide additional support through the CHAT program. CHAT is a language focused telehealth/virtual program designed to provide addition support to clients and families.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide clinical support and training to assigned team of clinicians by:
- Leading monthly 1:1 and team meetings and appropriate trainings
- Developing individualized clinical trainings
- Facilitating and completing trainings as assigned by the Regional Director
- Assure that supervisees’ clinical responsibilities are defined and understood as deemed by CSD’s Commitment to Quality Standards.
- Evaluate clinical performance of supervisees and communicate concerns to the assigned Regional Director
- Maintain and document appropriate progress notes for supervision hours
- Supervise and guide staff with all clinical processes including:
- Behavioral support plans
- Assessments
- Ensure the submission of monthly session plans.
- Monitors daily direct service appointments for completion; i.e. rendering and accurate notes. This includes monitoring staff and family cancellations.
- Maintains appropriate progress notes for supervision hours and inputs MLS/HLS supervision hours on CSD’s billing program.
- Maintain up-to-date records of CSD’s templates, forms and other documents
- Supervise the timely completion of clinical reports and data collection by supervisees
- Review client data with supervisees monthly
- Ensure the timely submission of communication and reports as needed
- Conducts regular sessions/check-ins for the assigned caseload to provide individualized parent education; supervise the implementation of the program, monitor the completion of all necessary documentation and to provide training to each direct report. Responsible for educating families on the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule with number of hours that are clinically appropriate for the client. Additionally, is responsible for efficiently and effectively communicating CSD’s policies to families.
- Completes necessary documentation including treatment plans, data sheets, behavioral support plans, progress reports and discharge reports, and keeps updated with other site-related documents. Reports need to be submitted to the insurance companies by the deadline; each insurance company will have its own deadlines. Deadlines are available on the policies CSD has created for each insurance company. It is the employee’s responsibility to be become familiarized with these policies and deadlines.
- Writes, signs and submits progress reports to funding sources by the established deadlines. As a result, is responsible for maintaining a database of all report deadlines for assigned caseload.
- Meets daily and monthly billable hours goal as set by CSD.
- Maintain regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients, Behavior Specialists, and/or Clinical Directors.
- Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields.
- Attend staff meetings, in-services, trainings and other meetings as requested.
- Additional job duties as assigned
Benefits & Perks
Starting as a part-time opportunity, you will have an opportunity to grow your career in this purpose-filled industry where you can see results every day. Benefits include:
- Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and skills
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k
- CSD issued cell phone
- Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program
About Our TRUE Values
Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.
Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.
Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.
Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.
About You
Requirements & Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: psychology, childhood development, childhood education, special education, pediatric therapy (physical, occupational, or speech therapy), or related field
- Two years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied
- Behavioral Analysis (“ABA”), Early Start Denver Model (“ESDM”), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (“TEACCH”), Picture Exchange Communication System (“PECS”), and Pivotal Response Training (“PRT”).
- Knowledgeable of School Continuum of Services and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
- Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
- Able to travel to and work in multiple program service areas; reliable transportation needed
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; bilingual ability preferred. Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment. Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations. Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software.
Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:
- Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work
- Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair
- Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening
- Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing
- Frequent typing, use of computer
- Occasional walking around building
- Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling
- Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds
- Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car
CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD is dedicated to ensuring fair hiring practices and encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply.
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