Clinical Manager – Autism

CLINICAL MANAGER

The Clinical Manager is responsible for the: leadership and supervision, quality outcomes for the persons we support, and the quality assurance measures to provide efficient and effective provision of supports and services for persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through actions, supports the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan of the organization.
• The Clinical Manager is responsible for leading a team of clinical specialists and/or direct support teams, providing ongoing supervision, training, leadership and mentoring to the team of Behaviour Therapists.
• Review and approve behaviour plans and protocols and is responsible for ongoing monitoring of the design and delivery of plans/protocols that are consistent with Ontario Regulation.
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments, including functional analysis, interpretation and summary of data and results.
• Clinically accountable for the development, delivery, and evaluation of plan processes, including opportunities for research. Conducts on site clinical supervision of direct service delivery and implementation of behaviour plans.
• Responsible for ongoing program evaluation and modifications as needed to behaviour plans.
• Ensure professional and thorough records are maintained and up to date for all persons being served.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, provide appropriate staffing to meet the needs of the persons supported through effective recruitment, selection, and orientation.

 EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor Degree in a field related to mental health.
• Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in good standing.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience conducting comprehensive behaviour assessments, development of behaviour interventions and analysis of data.
• Strong knowledge of the Developmental Services sector.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and evidence-based treatment models and approaches.
• Experience working as a professional within a clinical multidisciplinary team that follows a bio-psycho-social model of treatment and intervention.
• People management including mentoring, coaching, training and development.
• Experience overseeing implementation of behaviour plans.
• Working knowledge of related legislation and regulations such as: Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Act.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience working with children, youth, and their families is considered an asset.