Clinical Director, Autism Center
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton, TX
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- Executive Administration Jobs
- C-Level & Executive Directors
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
POSITION INFORMATION
Requisition Number
155213
Job Title
Clinical Director, Autism Center
Official Title
Director, Autism Center
Position Number
00008936
Department
Autism Center - 132710
Location
Denton
Is this an internal posting only?
No
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Department Overview
The University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) conducts evidence-based direct services, research, and training to positively impact individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families, and the community.
Job Description
The Autism Center Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Clinical Director to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of the KFAC's direct services, including scheduling, staffing, insurance authorizations, and other administrative duties.
* Directs the KFAC clinical staff and other professionals in administering, scoring, and interpreting diagnostic and clinical assessments.
* Directs the KFAC clinical staff and other professionals in preparing and implementing high-quality therapeutic and/or instructional curricula, activities, and methods in the treatment of autism.
* Develops, implements, and evaluates the KFAC's clinical standards, including the assessment of treatment fidelity and client outcomes.
* Ensures the full implementation and effective delivery of the KFAC's IDEAL Comprehensive Treatment Model of evidence-based practices in autism treatment.
* Communicates and coordinates with KFAC clinical staff to ensure the KFAC mission, vision, philosophy, and procedures are fully embraced and effectively implemented.
* Collaborates with the KFAC Leadership Team and Training Director to effectively communicate ideas and fully implement relevant components of the Strategic Plan.
* Participates in the KFAC budgeting process by providing inputs and submitting timely reports.
* Designs, conducts, supervises, and disseminates applied and other research.
* Leads and coordinates grant writing activities.
* Ensures that the KFAC's direct services follow and meet all university, state, and federal compliance and best practice guidelines, including those of insurance providers and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following: Doctorate Degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Language Pathology, or other autism/disabilities-related field and four years of experience. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
* Experience in autism intervention, diagnosis, and training.
* Experience designing, conducting, summarizing, and disseminating disabilities research.
* A minimum of four years public school special education experience and/or clinic-based experience providing direct services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
* Extensive knowledge of national trends and developments in autism intervention/research.
* Extensive knowledge of State of Texas rules and regulations related to autism and/or disabilities services.
* Ability to quickly assimilate university policies and procedures.
* Ability to develop multidisciplinary teams, and maintain positive, effective professional working relationships.
* Ability to work independently given clear direction and guidance.
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse populations.
* Strong presentation and public relations skills.
* Knowledge of safety and security issues related to teaching clients with disabilities.
* Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
Required: Board Certification in Behavior Analysis, Doctoral Level.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* Experience leading and managing autism center clinical and administrative operations.
* Evidence of research productivity and grant writing experience.
* Ability to demonstrate KFAC Core Values: Leadership, Collaboration, Compassion, Competence, Commitment, and Character.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their online application.
Is this a security sensitive position?
Yes
Driving a University Vehicle?
Yes
Job Open Date
06-28-2019
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Pay Rate
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Type
Full-time Permanent
Quicklink for Posting
jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66268
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Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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