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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Clinical Director of the McNeese Autism Program/Assistant Professor of Psychology

Lake Charles, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

McNeese State University is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Clinical Director of the McNeese Autism Program and Assistant Professor of Psychology. The role involves overseeing ABA services, providing clinical supervision, teaching courses in Applied Behavior Analysis, and engaging in scholarly activities within the university's ABA program.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee all ABA services provided through the MAP on-campus clinic, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and ethical standards

Maintain a client caseload, conduct behavioral assessments, develop and monitor behavior intervention plans, and ensure documentation meets insurance and Medicaid requirements

Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to practicum and internship students in an ABAI accredited on-campus master’s program in ABA, as well as staff behavior analysts

Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment using behavioral skills training and ethical practice

Set and monitor clinical performance goals, ensure high-quality service delivery, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of ABA best practices

Lead initiatives to expand services (e.g., social skills groups, telehealth) and training opportunities for students

Organize and participate in community outreach and educational events to promote the MAP clinic and ABA services

Collaborate with the Coordinator of Clinics and other administrative staff to manage clinic operations, including scheduling, supply procurement, and compliance with HIPAA and other regulations

Serve as the ACE Provider for CEU events

Teach on-campus graduate and undergraduate courses in ABA, with a standard 2-2 teaching load

Deliver high-quality, in-person instruction aligned with BACB and ABAI standards

Supervise student research projects and provide practicum/internship supervision in accordance with BACB guidelines

Mentor students in the ABA program and support their professional development as behavior analysts consistent with a scientist-practitioner model

Engage in scholarly activities, including opportunities for collaborative research within the MAP clinic

Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work and accreditation efforts

Support ongoing lines of research and/or develop new lines of scholarly research for presentation

Collaborate with the Director of the Applied Behavior Analysis Master’s Program

Qualification

Board Certified Behavior AnalystDoctoral degree in PsychologyClinical service deliveryTeaching in ABAStudent mentorshipEthical practiceDiversity commitmentStudent-centered education

Required

Doctoral degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field (ABD considered)

Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or BCBA-D

Must be eligible to supervise

Eligible for licensure in the State of Louisiana

Demonstrated experience in clinical service delivery, supervision, and teaching in ABA

Commitment to ethical practice, diversity, and student-centered education

Preferred

Eligibility to serve as an ACE Provider for CEU events is preferred

Benefits

Opportunities for salary supplement through paid summer teaching available upon request.

Excellent fringe benefits including tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children;

Excellent healthcare benefits;

Reimbursement for professional development needs such as CEUs towards mandatory BCBA/BCBA-D credential and conference travel.

Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.