What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director position at Bancroft?
Overview
Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services.As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.
Bancroft is seeking a Clinical Director to join our behavior analytical team supporting our Adult Day Programs. You will experience an opportunity, like no other, to learn and grow within our program and truly make a difference in the lives of these adults while working with members of our Clinical and Operations Team.
Responsibilities
Provides supervision and oversight to direct and indirect reports within assigned areas of responsibility
Provides ongoing leadership, advice, training, and guidance to staff regarding the effective development and implementation of ISP and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), as needed, for persons served;
Ensures timeliness of the ISP process, including IDTs and monthly program reports. Ensures the professionalism and completion of all documentation as required;
Works with Operations Director to ensure proper staffing in accordance with levels of support, therapeutic needs, Annex A and program descriptions;
Monitors clinical resource availability and makes recommendations to fill unmet needs;
Conducts regular staff meetings and attends Program management meetings to promote a constant flow of information, open discussions, knowledge sharing, and to ensure staff are well-informed;
Attends Operation management meetings, external conferences, family conferences, etc., to both obtainand share information;
Directly manages the ongoing job performance of direct reports; develops and communicates performance goals, completes performance evaluations within established timeframes; providesfeedback, develops and takes action on performance improvement plans, and determines and implements disciplinary action as needed;
Appropriately delegates work responsibilities;
Supports the professional development and career growth of direct reports by identifying and providing ongoing training and certification attainment in accordance with state licensing regulations and any accreditation standards, as applicable within area of responsibility;
When applicable, ensures on-call and rotational support to effectively manage a 24 hour/7 day a weekprogram for persons served.
Acts as a primary clinical resource for direct reports and an expert in person-centered planning process,including the assessment of life goals, strength and opportunities for skill acquisition for persons served.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field plus a minimum of two years of supervisory experience required.
- PhD in a related discipline desirable.
- Prior training and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and eligibility for certification by the BACB highly preferred.