Clinical Supervisor

Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities

The Orchid Way Leadership Framework
Location: East Wenatchee, Washington
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried Position
Position Overview:

 
The Clinical Supervisor at Orchid Academy serves as a clinical leader, mentor, and systems builder responsible for supporting high-quality, compassionate, and learner-centered ABA services.
This is a salaried leadership position that includes both direct clinical oversight and dedicated non-billable administrative responsibilities. Clinical Supervisors are expected to allocate approximately 10–20 hours per week toward leadership, program management, mentorship, operational support, training development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and organizational initiatives that support the growth and quality of Orchid Academy programs.
This role is designed for professionals who are passionate about developing people, building systems, protecting learner dignity, and contributing to long-term organizational excellence.

Life-Changing Outcomes for Learners & Families

Clinical Quality & Oversight

Oversees clinical quality across all assigned learner caseloads.

Ensures programming is individualized, meaningful, assent-based, and aligned with learner dignity.

Reviews treatment plans, goals, data collection systems, and behavior strategies for quality and consistency.

Provides ongoing mentorship and support to BCBAs, LABAs, and BTs to ensure high-quality implementation.

Monitors learner progress and helps teams problem-solve barriers to growth quickly and compassionately.

Supports transitions across settings including home, school, community, and future environments.

Ensures communication systems, academic programming, adaptive skills, and social-emotional development are integrated into care.

Family Partnership

Builds trusting relationships with families rooted in collaboration, empathy, and transparency.

Provides parent coaching and education using approachable, empowering language.

Helps families navigate challenges, celebrate growth, and feel supported throughout their journey.

Participates in family trainings, mixers, workshops, and community events.

Assists families in understanding programming decisions, goals, and long-term outcomes.

Innovation & Programming

Assists in updating and expanding the Orchid Library, curriculum resources, and treatment materials.

Helps develop programming systems that reflect current best practices in ABA, SBT/PFA, communication, literacy, adaptive behavior, and learner dignity.

Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and thoughtful integration of related services.

Life-Changing Outcomes for Team Members

Leadership & Supervision

Supervises and mentors BCBAs, LABAs, BCBA students, and BTs.

Models calm, compassionate, and solutions-focused leadership.

Conducts evaluations, competency assessments, and performance feedback conversations with professionalism and warmth.

Supports team accountability around punctuality, attendance, documentation, professionalism, and session quality.

Helps identify staff strengths and creates opportunities for growth and leadership development.

Training & Development

Oversees onboarding and orientation for Behavior Technicians.

Develops and facilitates engaging staff trainings aligned with The Orchid Way.

Ensures team members are clinically confident, supported, and continuously growing.

Encourages upward feedback and creates psychological safety within teams.

May pursue advanced certifications or specialized expertise that strengthen Orchid’s training systems.

Team Culture

Protects and promotes Orchid’s positive, learner-centered culture.

Encourages collaboration, gratitude, celebration, and professional excellence.

Supports retention through mentorship, active listening, organization, and consistent communication.

Helps maintain clinic environments that are welcoming, organized, safe, and reflective of Orchid standards.

Professional Excellence

Operational Leadership

Oversees scheduling and staffing decisions with consideration for learner outcomes, team wellness, and operational sustainability.

Monitors productivity, utilization, and resource allocation responsibly.

Assists in managing materials budgets and project budgets thoughtfully.

Maintains strong organization, follow-through, and communication across projects and responsibilities.

Communication & Representation

Participates in Orchid communications including newsletters, educational content, trainings, social media collaboration, and family outreach.

Represents Orchid professionally within the community and across partnerships.

Supports consistency in language, philosophy, and messaging aligned with The Orchid Way.

Project Management

Leads leadership initiatives and special projects from planning to implementation.

Maintains timelines, outcomes, organization systems, and accountability measures.

Helps create scalable systems that improve quality and efficiency across the organization.

2% Growth Mindset

Continuous Growth

Participates actively in Orchid Leadership Academy and ongoing leadership development.

Pursues growth in leadership, clinical excellence, business operations, project management, insurance knowledge, and mentorship skills.

Seeks feedback openly and models humility, curiosity, and adaptability.

Stays informed on emerging research, ethical standards, and innovative practices.

Problem Solving & Innovation

Identifies opportunities to improve systems, learner experiences, and team development.

Approaches challenges with flexibility, creativity, and solution-focused thinking.

Encourages innovation while maintaining high standards of ethics and care.

Mastering The Orchid Way

Mission & Culture Stewardship

Leads with compassion, professionalism, and belief in life-changing outcomes.

Protects learner dignity in all decisions, interactions, and programming practices.

Models Orchid values consistently in communication, leadership, and clinical care.

Helps create environments where learners, families, and team members feel safe, valued, respected, and empowered.

Champions ethical, compassionate ABA that evolves alongside the needs of the autism community.

The Orchid Standard

A Clinical Supervisor is expected to:

Lead by example.

Raise the standard.

Build others up.

Solve problems proactively.

Communicate clearly and compassionately.

Protect the learner experience at all costs.

Help Orchid continue unfolding into something exceptional.

Preferred Qualifications:

BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB.

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience working as a BCBA providing ABA services across home, clinic, school, and/or community settings.

Previous leadership, mentorship, or supervision experience supporting clinical teams.

Mastery of skills related to Behavior Technician (BT) management, including mentorship, accountability, performance feedback, scheduling support, and team development.

Experience providing effective parent trainings and coaching that empower families through collaboration, education, and compassionate support.

Experience conducting client assessments, interpreting clinical data, and developing individualized treatment recommendations aligned with learner needs and outcomes.

Experience with assent-based care, SBT/PFA, communication systems, adaptive behavior programming, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Experience developing trainings, clinical resources, or scalable operational systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with families and team members.

Passion for learner dignity, compassionate care, and leadership development aligned with The Orchid Way.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and professionalism.

Commitment to continuous learning, feedback, and professional growth.

Internal qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. This internal posting will remain open through Monday, May 18, 2026.