Summary/objective—The Clinical Director (CD) at Maraca oversees day-to-day clinical operations of the Maraca Autism Centers. One CD will oversee the provision of roughly 1,000 hours of weekly treatment, which may be provided across multiple centers in a geographic region.
Essential Functions—The CD’s chief aim is to build and maintain the organizational culture and clinical excellence and operational standards established by the Maraca Leadership Team. CDs welcome new patients into the center by giving families center tours and supporting the completion of initial assessments. CDs also lead the onboarding of new team members by completing the critical and clinical responsibilities of the onboarding process, including hands-on training (both initial and ongoing). CDs conduct weekly mentorship meetings with BCBAs to ensure they are supported in providing high-quality ABA to their patients. Additionally, they oversee BCBA onboarding, retention, and evaluation, as well as provide expertise in conceptualizing patient programming and caseload management. CDs ensure that the centers are meeting or exceeding all relevant operational and clinical KPIs. They help to maintain center organization and they ensure that all Maraca Autism Centers meet the standards established to ensure beautiful and inviting spaces. CDs oversee compliance at the center level. Lastly, they help with utilization and case load management. The CD also will carry a reduced caseload, depending upon the size of the region and other CD-specific responsibilities.
Competency—The CD must be an experienced BCBA with at least 4 years of experience in a BCBA role, and they must have excellent organizational skills that allow them to manage systems and processes so that adherence to clinical and operational standards are upheld during day-to-day operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities—CD will oversee BCBAs, and RBTs directly reporting them. The CD may also oversee center-level administrative staff.
Work Environment—Maraca Autism Centers are boutique in design (smaller home-like environments) that are inviting to both learners and staff alike. The CD helps to ensure that all centers maintain this inviting and beautiful vibe!
Physical Demands—See BCBA job description.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work—The position is FT. The ideal candidate does not mind getting projects or responsibilities done in the evenings or on weekends when the job requires such commitment. While it is not the intent or design of the role, it can be particularly challenging at times.
Travel—Travel may be required to Utah and/or Texas.
Required and Preferred Education and Experience—In addition to training and experience as a BCBA, a general understanding of organizational behavior management, organizational behavior, critical business skills, and human resources best-practices are desired.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications—Eligibility to go through coursework in OBM might be available.
Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity (AAP/EEO) Statement—Clause(s) that outlines federal contractor requirements and practices and/or equal employer opportunity statement.
Other Duties—disclaimer, see Step 4.