Careers @ Wellspring

We understand that our company is only as good as the people that work for it. Wellspring pursues a relentless quest to find the right people to join the team. We seek highly educated and skilled professionals with extensive experience in working with children with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disorders. Not only do we want the best, but we want to see our staff progress in sharpening their skills. We are dedicated to providing ongoing training and supervision to ensure you move forward in your professional career.

If you're looking for a career at an extraordinary company in Southern California, Wellspring is the place for you!

Why is Wellspring a great place to work?

BCBA supervision hours - Dynamic People - Team-oriented environment - Excellent benefits - Competitive Salaries - Opportunity for Advancement - Ongoing training and staff support - Paid attendance at ABA conferences and workshops for senior employees

Benefits Overview

Wellspring offers a comprehensive benefits plan designed to meet the needs of our employees (benefits for full-time employees):

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Paid mileage and drive time
• Compensation for training
• Earned paid vacation for senior staff
• Pregnancy disability leave of absence
• Family and medical leave of absence

Current Job Openings

1. Clinical Director

Minimum requirements:

• Masters or Doctorate in ABA/Psychology/Education related field
• BCBA or BCBA-D
• Minimum 2 years in the field of ABA at supervisory level
• Understanding and utilization of the following treatment models: (1) Applied Behavior Analysis, (2) Evidenced based practices, (3) Strengths-based, and (4) Crisis Prevention/ Intervention
• Knowledge of Regional Center, Health Insurance, and other funding sources preferred
• Flexibility with schedule and operations

Primary responsibilities for the following functions:

• Plans and directs all aspects of Wellspring’s clinical services in an office.
• This position is responsible for ensuring quality therapeutic care to the clients of an individual office while adhering to the federal and state laws as well as the Ethical Standards of the BACB.
• This position is responsible for establishing and monitoring treatment protocols for all clients in an office in accordance with Wellspring’s policies and procedures.
• Review cases to evaluate performance and make clinical recommendations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of services and in collaboration with staff, devises improved techniques of implementation consistent with ethical standards, ABA methodology, and evidence based practices.
• Complete and/or review FBA/FA and progress reports.
• Oversee and/or directly provide group parent training.

2. Clinical Supervisor

Minimum requirements:

• BCBA or BCABA with 2 years experience or more in the field of ABA. Applicants with a Masters Degree in Psychology or Special Education will be considered as well, depending upon experience.
• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide staff training, supervision, and planning.

Primary responsibilities for the following functions:

• Introducing assigned Behavior Therapists to the client.
• Discussing concerns and goals with clients.
• Supervising assigned caseloads.
• Attending IEP meetings.
• Review monthly summaries, graphing of data, and writing progress reports.
• Conducting functional behavior assessments on new referrals.
• Selection and supervision of behavior therapists, including performance evaluations and quality assurance.
• Attending weekly meetings with Coordinators and weekly meetings with assigned Behavior Therapists to review cases and issues.
• Attending yearly ABA-related conferences in order to remain current with research and issues related to the field.
• Conduct trainings for Behavior Therapist.

3. Lead Behavior Therapist

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or related field.
• 2 years experience in the field working with populations served by Wellspring. Persons with less than 2 years experience will be determined on a case by case basis depending on education, references, and experience.

Primary responsibilities for the following functions:

• Reviewing assigned cases and performing all program development with their supervisor.
• Providing direct intervention to clients as per individual programs.
• Providing parent training as per support plans.
• Assist with training of new Behavior Specialists.
• Mentor new Behavior Specialists.
• Procedures which are in accordance with company policy.
• Obtaining up-to-date contact information from clients.
• Attending IEP meetings.
• Entering data and writing monthly summaries.
• Attending weekly meetings with their Program Supervisors and monthly meetings with their Coordinators.

Hours and workdays vary depending on the need of the client. Typically, normal work days and hours for Behavior Specialist positions are Monday through Friday between 8am and 7pm.

4. Behavior Therapist

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors or Associates in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or related field.
• 2 years experience in the field working with populations served by Wellspring. Persons with less than 2 years experience will be determined on a case by case basis depending on education, references, and experience.

Primary responsibilities for the following functions:

• Reviewing assigned cases and performing all program development with their supervisor.
• Providing direct intervention to clients as per individual programs.
• Providing parent training as per support plans.
• Procedures which are in accordance with company policy.
• Obtaining up-to-date contact information from clients.
• Attending IEP meetings.
• Entering data and writing monthly summaries.
• Attending weekly meetings with their Program Supervisors and monthly meetings with their Coordinators.

5. Behavior Care Provider

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma with some Undergraduate Study undertaken (Bachelors degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or related field preferred)
• 1 year of experience in the field working with populations served by Wellspring. Persons with less than 1 year experience will be determined on a case by case basis depending on education, references, and experience.

Primary responsibilities for the following functions:

• Direct care and supervision of developmentally disabled clients in the client's home or in a structured child care environment.
• Safe and effective care and supervision administered to clients who have a documented history of maladaptive behaviors, which may include aggression, tantrums, self-injurious behavior, running away, and non-compliance.
• Use of strategies to de-escalate maladaptive behaviors based on the recommendations of the Wellspring clinical team and documented in the client's Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) report.
• Consultation with the Clinical Supervisor to address any areas of concern related to the client's behavior or the family environment that make it difficult to provide safe and effective care.
• Procedures which are in accordance with company policy.
• Obtaining up-to-date contact information from clients.

Hours and workdays vary depending on the need of the client. Behavior Care Providers may have shifts that occur any time during a 24-hour period Monday through Sunday, though typical cases require care in the late afternoons to early evenings on weekdays and between 8am and 10pm on weekends.

Wellspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What makes working for Wellspring different?

We've observed that when you align true talent, passion for work, experience and skills with the right career opportunity, then really great things happen. Wellspring has attracted exemplary therapists from across the country. These therapists are dedicated to implementing behavior interventions that produce results and make the lives of families easier to function with autism.

Another great asset to Wellspring is a solid leadership team. We've been able to assemble a management team comprised of professionals that had solid, long standing reputations at Fortune 500 corporations, non-profit companies and government agencies. These professionals left their previous positions to collaborate with the team at Wellspring and propel it forward. It doesn't take long to see the passion at Wellspring is contagious!

What sets Wellspring apart from other agencies? Simply stated, Wellspring operates as a business with experienced professionals and exceptional therapists striving to provide the best possible service to our clients. From the simple courtesies such as returning a phone call promptly to following up on a parent's request, we understand that doing all the little things excellently matter immensely. The personal connection to our clients and seeing children rise above their challenges inspires us to do the best we can each day.

So what's the bottom line? What does all this business experience and entrepreneurial spirit and passion to help families mean for you? It means we understand what it takes to run a good business and have passion to make it great. It means as an employee, you can grow with a company that has a stable environment that can adjust to market fluctuations. You can count on a solid case load and know you will be paid for your work. It's a fast-paced environment and one that welcomes your ideas of how to make things great. It's a place where your contributions are valued and appreciated. It's a place that cares about improving our clients' quality of life. It's where you will receive continuous training and support. You will be given opportunity for tremendous professional growth. In sum, it's where you're given a supportive platform to launch a rewarding career.

"Great vision without great people is irrelevant." Jim Collins, author of Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't

Employee Testimonials

"Since joining Wellspring I feel like there is no limit to my potential."
- Kerstin, Community Liaison

"Wellspring has provided me with a wonderful opportunity for professional growth in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis."
- Sean, Program Supervisor

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