Vice President of Clinical Standards

Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)

About CASP

The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) is the leading national nonprofit trade association representing organizations that provide evidence-based services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). CASP advances clinical quality, healthcare policy, workforce development, and standards of care for the delivery of services for ASD.

CASP is the publisher of the Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Guidance for Healthcare Funders, Regulatory Bodies, Service Providers, and Consumers (3rd edition). This document is one of the most influential clinical resources shaping standards of care, medical necessity determinations, and healthcare policy affecting autism services nationwide.

Position Summary

CASP seeks a visionary and highly respected clinical leader to serve as Vice President of Clinical Standards. This executive-level role will serve as the national steward of the ABA Practice Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorder and will lead efforts to promote, disseminate, operationalize, and evolve the generally accepted standards of care for healthcare-funded ABA services for ASD.

The Vice President of Clinical Standards will oversee development of the forthcoming Fourth Edition of the Practice Guidelines through a broad, multidisciplinary stakeholder process while also expanding adoption of the Guidelines among healthcare payers, universities, providers, policymakers, and other key audiences.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of evidence-based autism care and influence national standards impacting millions of individuals.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Guidelines Stewardship

• Serve as executive lead and steward of the Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Guidance for Healthcare Funders, Regulatory Bodies, Service Providers, and Consumers
• Maintain oversight of updates, revisions, dissemination, and implementation
• Monitor emerging research, policy, and healthcare trends affecting standards of care
• Develop implementation resources, educational materials, and guidance documents

Fourth Edition Development

• Recruit and coordinate a national representative coalition of diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Facilitate consensus-building activities and expert workgroups
• Manage drafting, review, editing, and publication processes
• Ensure multidisciplinary representation and transparency throughout development

National Dissemination & Education

• Promote national awareness and adoption of the Practice Guidelines
• Present at conferences, webinars, and professional meetings
• Develop educational and implementation initiatives for providers and organizations
• Engage healthcare purchasers, policymakers, and advocacy groups

Healthcare Payer Engagement

• Promote operationalization of the Guidelines among commercial and governmental payers
• Support licensing and commercial utilization initiatives
• Improve consistency in medical necessity determinations and utilization management practices

University & Workforce Development

• Familiarize university ABA training programs with the Practice Guidelines as the generally accepted standards of care for healthcare-funded ABA for ASD
• Encourage integration into graduate curriculum, supervision, and clinical training
• Develop relationships with academic leaders and training programs

Standards Leadership

• Serve as a national spokesperson and resource on ABA clinical standards
• Support evidence-based quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with accreditation, quality, and policy organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in behavior analysis, psychology, medicine, public health, or related field
• BCBA or BCBA-D certification required
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in autism services, healthcare quality, accreditation, payer relations, standards development
• Founder, CEO, President, or Executive Director experience preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based practice and standards development
• Experience working with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement systems and payer operations
• Exceptional communication, writing, facilitation, and public speaking skills
• Experience engaging with universities, researchers, and healthcare systems preferred
• Established payer relationships and experience working collaboratively with health plans, managed care organizations, and related healthcare stakeholders
• Experience reviewing and editing contracts or legal documents, with the ability to understand key terms, spot issues, and clearly communicate proposed revisions

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• A respected clinical and thought leader
• Collaborative and diplomatic
• Comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments
• Passionate about quality improvement and consumer protection
• Strategic, organized, and highly effective at coalition-building
• Able to translate scientific standards into practical healthcare implementation

Location & Travel

Remote position within the United States with frequent travel for conferences, stakeholder meetings, and advocacy activities.

Compensation

Competitive six-figure executive compensation package commensurate with experience, including salary and benefits.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Writing sample or publication list (optional)