ABA Clinical Director (BCBA) - Good Compensation and Supportive Team

We are seeking a high-performing, visionary BCBA to step into an executive leadership role as ABA Clinic Director. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (Depending on Experience) Work-Life Balance: Structured Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Insurance: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match Professional Growth & Mentorship: Strong administrative and corporate support, professional development stipends, and a clear path for continued executive growth Position Summary The ABA Clinic Director oversees the daily operations and clinical quality of our brand-new Richmond center. This dual-impact leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that align with the organization’s treatment model, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, funding, and ethical standards. If you are a BCBA ready to step into executive leadership, this role offers robust administrative backing, direct collaboration with senior leadership, and the platform to build a positive, collaborative clinical culture from the ground up. Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical Leadership & Team Mentorship Provide direct management and mentorship to Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Care Coordinators, ensuring role alignment, clinical excellence, and adherence to best practices. Provide oversight to Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in collaboration with the Operations Manager. Serve as the official RBT Requirements Coordinator for all clinic RBTs. Ensure clinicians strictly adhere to clinical policies and procedures, including supervision protocols and parent training requirements. Guarantee client ABA treatment plans and programs are implemented with high fidelity through regular observations, data reviews, and staff performance checks, offering timely coaching and retraining as needed. Drive hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development of clinic staff in partnership with leadership. Execute clinical practices and procedures as outlined, serving as a model for evidence-based care. 2. Strategic Operations & Organizational Growth Collaborate with executive leadership on clinic goals, policies, and operational procedures aligned with organizational objectives. Partner with the Operations Manager to align client weekly schedules with authorized hours, monitoring hour utilization to meet company goals and clinical best practices. Track and optimize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including client progress, hour utilization, staff productivity, and retention rates. Partner with administrative, intake, authorization, and billing teams to ensure seamless center operations. Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain a high standard of client and family satisfaction. Resolve escalated family, caregiver, or staff concerns in a professional, timely, and solutions-oriented manner. Ensure full compliance with HIPAA, BACB ethical guidelines, insurance regulations, stakeholder requirements, and state licensure regulations. Core Competencies Customer & Family Orientation: Demonstrates concern for satisfying internal/external stakeholders; tracks and elevates family satisfaction. Quality & Attention to Detail: Demonstrates thoroughness, applies feedback, monitors clinical output, and consistently meets deadlines. Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, growing clinic environment; handles frequent change, delays, or unexpected events under stress. Critical Thinking & Judgment: Proactively anticipates operational/clinical issues, develops win-win solutions, and supports reasoning with sound judgment. Leadership & Teamwork: Builds healthy relationships, exhibits objectivity, gives/welcomes constructive feedback, and puts practice success above individual interest. Communication & Delegation: Speaks persuasively, writes clearly, listens effectively, and delegates responsibilities efficiently. Qualifications & Requirements Required: Certification: Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the BACB. Licensure: Current Virginia Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license (or immediate eligibility to obtain). Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical ABA experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or clinical leadership role. Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working with or transitioning to ABA-specific technology platforms; comfort with clinical tech tools and willingness to serve as a superuser/trainer. Clinical Expertise: Deep understanding of ABA principles, ethical guidelines, state licensure laws, and multidisciplinary healthcare management. Skills: Exceptional leadership, change management, organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions This is a full-time, on-site leadership position at our Richmond, VA clinic requiring the ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment 40+ hours per week. Stand or sit for extended periods, walk, bend, kneel, reach, pull, and push throughout the clinic environment. Maintain manual dexterity, visual awareness, and auditory skills necessary for clinical observations and administrative duties. Lift up to 15 lbs as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr