CHAT Therapy Clinician and Supervisor - LMFT or LCSW required

Part-Time CHAT Therapy Clinician

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 part-time CHAT Therapy clinician (Clinical Director - job title only) to join our dynamic and growing team!

Job Description

• Position starts at $50 to $60 per hour based on experience
• Paid training
• Growth and 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, and Excellence (TRUE), which guide our efforts as a respected and 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 additional 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
  • Assuring that supervisees' clinical responsibilities are defined and understood as deemed by CSD's Commitment to Quality Standards
  • Evaluating clinical performance of supervisees and communicating concerns to the assigned Regional Director
  • Maintaining and documenting appropriate progress notes for supervision hours
  • Supervising and guiding staff with all clinical processes including:
    • Behavioral support plans
    • Assessments
    • Ensuring the submission of monthly session plans
    • Monitoring daily direct service appointments for completion; i.e., rendering accurate notes. This includes monitoring staff and family cancellations
    • Maintaining appropriate progress notes for supervision hours and inputting MLS/HLS supervision hours on CSD's billing program
    • Maintaining up-to-date records of CSD's templates, forms, and other documents
    • Supervising the timely completion of clinical reports and data collection by supervisees
    • Reviewing client data with supervisees monthly
    • Ensuring the timely submission of communication and reports as needed
    • Conducting regular sessions/check-ins for the assigned caseload to provide individualized parent education; supervising the implementation of the program, monitoring the completion of all necessary documentation, and providing training to each direct report. Responsible for educating families on the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule with the number of hours that are clinically appropriate for the client. Additionally, responsible for efficiently and effectively communicating CSD's policies to families
    • Completing necessary documentation including treatment plans, data sheets, behavioral support plans, progress reports, and discharge reports, and keeping 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 become familiarized with these policies and deadlines
    • Writing, signing, and submitting progress reports to funding sources by the established deadlines. As a result, responsible for maintaining a database of all report deadlines for assigned caseload
    • Meeting daily and monthly billable hours goal as set by CSD
    • Maintaining regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients, Behavior Specialists, and/or Clinical Directors
    • Remaining current regarding new research, current trends, and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields
    • Attending staff meetings, in-services, trainings, and other meetings as requested
    • Additional job duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

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

Physical requirements may include but are 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.

Salary Description

$50 to $60 per hour