POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Administrator provides clinical leadership to residential services and direct supervision to the clinical team delivering person-centered behavioral health services to adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and/or psychiatric diagnoses and individuals with sexual offense histories. This hands-on role provides leadership and strategic direction to residential programs, team and individual supervision, direct clinical support, and oversight documentation within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Situated between the VP of Operations and Residential Directors, the clinical administrator is charged with ensuring a strong behavioral and clinical focus to residential programs and collaboration between the clinical and regulatory arms of the program.
The Clinical Administrator guides the team in a true "clinically enhanced" approach toward supporting people with intellectual abilities, guides a team providing assessments and the developing Positive Behavior Support Plans grounded in Everyday Lives principles. The ideal candidate is an experienced clinician, supervisor and people leader who builds strong, accountable teams and models best-in-class behavioral supports focused on meaningful outcomes.
Essential Functions & Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Engage in perpetuating a strong clinical/behavioral focus for residential programming through working with residential directors
- Lead and supervise a team of clinicians; provide hiring input, onboarding, coaching, and performance evaluations
- Direct clinical quality & compliance: review/approve FBAs, PBSPs, and clinical documentation; ensure field fidelity
- Periodically observe services in home/community settings and address issues in real time
- Provide clinical consultation & training to Clinicians and DSPs; strengthen consistency of practice
- Collaborate with families, providers, and support coordinators to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
- Implement least-restrictive, restraint-free interventions focused on prevention, skill-building, and outcomes
- Facilitate high-risk reviews: case conferences, incident debriefs, and Human Rights Team meetings when restrictive procedures or elevated risk apply
- Responsible for quality management plan of clinical services
- Travel to regional office as needed
Licensing, Compliance & Clinical Oversight:
- Ensure compliance with ISP, BSP, and all required clinical documentation, completing annual and ongoing reviews within the electronic health record
- Ensure clinical participation in psychiatric and psychological consultations, providing behavioral data and clinical updates to inform treatment decisions
- Direct and oversee Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans, safety plans, psychiatric PRN protocols, and annual assessments for assigned caseload
- Ensure timely, accurate clinical documentation, including direct and consultative service notes, in accordance with regulatory standards
- Meet regularly with individuals supported and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective, person centered services
- Complete and maintain FBA certification within required timeframes
Administrative Duties & Clinical Accountability:
- Review Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and annual assessments ensuring data-driven clinical decision-making
- Collect, analyze, and apply behavioral data to monitor outcomes and adjust interventions
- Maintain compliance with required annual training for self and supervised staff
- Oversee 24/7 rotating on-call clinical consultation to support Direct Support Professionals and program staff
- Develop, review, and oversee implementation of behavioral plans and assessments, including PBSPs, safety plans, PRN protocols, risk management, and restrictive procedures when applicable
- Coordinate clinical consultation activities, including incident review, data analysis, team debriefings, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Complete and submit all required administrative and payroll documentation accurately and on time
Education and Experience:
- Master's degree or higher in a behavioral/mental health field
- Active license/certification: BCBA/BCaBA, LCSW/LSW, LPC/LAPC, LMFT/Associate LMFT, LBS, CRNP
- Administrative experience
- Supervisory experience leading clinical/behavioral staff
- Direct service experience with adults with autism/IDD and/or psychiatric diagnoses (2+ years preferred)
Other Requirements (Critical):
- 21+ with Acts 33/Criminal clearances and ongoing federal exclusion screening
- Valid driver's license, insured/inspected vehicle; local travel required
- Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings/weekends) as needed
- Proficiency with EHR/clinical documentation and standard office apps
- Strong written/verbal communication; able to write reports and collaborate across teams
- Commitment to maintain all required trainings
- Successful MVR and background checks
Disclaimer: This description outlines essential job functions and physical requirements and is not exhaustive. Duties may change, and additional job-related tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request.