Clinical Program Director

Description

The Clinical Program Director provides clinical supervision, oversight, and guidance for day-to-day operations across ATC’s Dallas and Ft. Worth locations. Directly oversees ATC’s Education, ABA, ST/OT, Residential, Adult Services and Nursing Departments. This position is both clinical and operational in nature overseeing clinical outcomes and heads of departments. . The role focuses on operational and clinical quality, interdisciplinary collaboration, program integrity, and continuity of care for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• Oversee clinical outcomes across all programs: Nursing, Education, Residential, Adult Services, Case Management, ABA, Speech & Occupational Therapy.
   
• Provide clinical guidance and support to BCBAs, Certified Teachers, SLPs, OTRs, and interdisciplinary team members.
   
• Conduct routine classroom and program observations.
   
• Support development and implementation of behavior plans, educational plans, behavioral goals, and transition goals.
   
• Participate in ARD meetings, parent training, and internal & external clinical team meetings.
   
• Maintain accurate and current student documentation, including, but not limited to:
   
• Behavioral data and behavior plans
   
• Individualized bell schedules
   
• IEPs
   
• TEA Master Charts and consent documentation
   
• Maintain open communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and school districts.
   
• Review monthly financials for all programs and clinical departments.
   
• Provide program information and clinical tours to prospective clients and families
   
• Serve on internal and external committees as assigned.
   
• Lead research initiatives and serve as liaison with academic and research partners.
   
• Represent ATC in media opportunities and community engagements as requested.
• Serves on ATC’s senior management team and attends board meetings, as needed.
   
• Fosters relationships with state funders, such as HHSC, HCS, ICF, DFPS, TEA.
   
• Complies with all state contracts including HHSC, HCS, ICF-IDD, DFPS, TEA
   
• Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a related field.
   
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in community-based programs serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities.
   
• Strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and communication skills.
   
• Clinical licensure in a related field highly preferred, ex: BCBA, SLP, OTR, Psychology, Psychiatry.
   
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and school districts, state Medicaid waiver programs preferred.

Why Join ATC

Mission-driven organization serving individuals with autism across Texas.

Collaborative, interdisciplinary clinical environment.

Opportunity to focus on clinical quality and outcomes, not administrative management.

Meaningful work supporting students, families, and clinical teams