Center Director

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Behavioral Health Services (Center Director) Role Summary

Are you an experienced, forward-thinking Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) looking to step into a prestigious leadership position that balances advanced clinical direction with operational mastery? We are actively expanding and seeking a dynamic Director of Behavioral Health Services (Center Director) to take the helm at our established therapy centers. In this central leadership role, you will transition away from a heavy direct-service schedule to become a true executive mentor—guiding other BCBAs, BCaBAs, and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), shaping clinical strategy, and ensuring elite, evidence-based care delivery. By managing a small, highly select clinical caseload alongside your administrative responsibilities, you will stay firmly connected to patient outcomes while driving macroscopic center growth. If you are a collaborative communicator dedicated to empowering clinicians and supporting neurodiverse children and their families, we invite you to lead our expanding network!

Duties & ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Team Mentorship

• Staff Empowerment: Provide dedicated supervisory oversight, clinical mentorship, and career training to an interdisciplinary team of BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs.

• Evidence-Based Care: Promote and uphold the absolute integrity of high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based clinical practices across all portfolio patient care blueprints.

• Clinician Coaching: Accelerate employee growth through structured, hands-on clinical coaching and the development of clear professional advancement paths.

• Caseload Management: Maintain a small, highly manageable clinical caseload to keep your technical evaluation, consultation, and behavioral analysis skills sharp.

Operational Governance & Strategic Execution

• Performance Partnerships: Partner closely with regional operational executives to build high-performing, financially sound center workflows that align with key organizational benchmarks.

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and enforce strict compliance with all local health regulations, behavioral analysis board standards, and internal corporate guidelines.

• Positive Workspace Culture: Foster a vibrant, highly collaborative, and encouraging center atmosphere designed to optimize patient outcomes and maximize staff retention.

Required Qualifications

• Credentials: Active, unrestricted Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a highly related clinical field.

• Supervisory Depth: Demonstrated professional experience supervising and evaluating clinical staff (BCBAs, BCaBAs, or RBTs).

• Work Authorization: Legally eligible to work within the United States without sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications

• Executive Leadership: Previous experience operating as a Center Director, Associate Medical Director, or clinical manager is strongly preferred.

• Dispersed Collaboration: Strong track record of working successfully within multi-site, geographically dispersed provider networks.

• Language Capabilities: Fluent bilingual Spanish/English communication skills.

Location and Work Type

• Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent Executive Leadership Position.

• Work Setting: 100% Center-based clinical and operational hub setting.

• Flexible Schedule Options: Standard center hours. Upon successfully onboarding and meeting initial regional performance goals, you become eligible for an exceptional 4-day work week OR a hybrid 1-remote day / 4-center day schedule!

Compensation, Incentives & BenefitsPremium Executive Package

• Financial Baseline: Robust starting base salary of $95,000 USD annually.

• Uncapped Performance Incentives: Take control of your earning capacity with a lucrative, uncapped monthly bonus plan tied directly to center operational success.

• Guaranteed Year-End Reward: Enjoy peace of mind with a guaranteed $12,000 annual year-end bonus written into your contract.

• Sign-On & Relocation Support: Up to a $25,000 Sign-On / Relocation Package available to secure the ideal candidate.

• Bilingual Premium: Receive an additional $2,500/year salary bump for fluent, bilingual Spanish speakers.

Standard Benefits Portfolio

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings program equipped with an aggressive company match.

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10 observed paid holidays annually alongside 3 weeks of upfront PTO (which increases to 4 weeks beginning in Year 2).

• Professional Allowances: Dedicated annual Continuing Education Unit (CEU) allowance, along with a monthly laptop and cell phone technology stipend.

• Holistic Wellness: Direct access to employee wellness programs, comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and available pet insurance policies.

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