Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Director

Lead with kindness. Build connections. Choose growth.

Grove Behavioral Services is seeking an experienced BCBA® ready to step into a leadership role as our next Clinical Director.

At Grove, we believe meaningful work starts with meaningful connections. Our mission is centered around helping people grow, find belonging, and discover purpose while creating a community where neurodiversity can thrive.

As a member of the Grove Leadership Team , the Clinical Director plays a central role in shaping the quality and direction of behavioral services across all of our therapy settings. This position combines clinical leadership, staff development, client care, operational oversight, and community connection.

We are looking for a collaborative and highly motivated BCBA® who is ready to choose growth and help others do the same.

The Opportunity:

The Clinical Director is a full-time in-person leadership position .

This is a role for someone who wants to do more than manage cases. You will help develop people, strengthen systems, support families, build community relationships, and guide the continued growth of Grove's clinical services.

You will have the support of Grove's Leadership Team, operational staff, and administrative team as you lead our clinical programs.

Compensation & Growth:

• $85,000-$95,000 annual salary , based on experience.
• Regular opportunities for professional growth and compensation increases.

• Minimal billable requirements based on program needs.

  • Approximately 10 billable hours per week , depending on clinical growth and intake needs.
• Laptop and necessary technology provided.
• Dedicated operational and administrative support for scheduling, billing, facility needs, and other program support.

Time Away & Benefits:

Grove recognizes the impact of burnout in the ABA field and is committed to taking meaningful steps to support sustainable careers.

Our benefits include:

• An available 26 annual paid days off:

  • 80 hours of PTO (with increases over time on board).
  • 40 hours of paid sick time.
  • 32 hours of paid mental health callout time.
  • 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Workers’ compensation insurance.
• Certification and licensure renewal support.
• $500 annual continuing education stipend.
• Staff reinforcement program.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a BCBA® who is ready to grow into organizational leadership and bring their clinical knowledge, curiosity, and people skills to the table.

You'll be a strong fit if you are:

• An active BCBA® with approximately 2-4 years of experience in traditional case management and clinical supervision.
• Interested in continuing your growth as a leader in the ABA field.
• Motivated to support meaningful behavior change across an entire organization.
• Known for strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Energized by working as part of a collaborative team.
• A natural leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making adjustments
• Organized and structured when managing administrative responsibilities.
• Knowledgeable about behavior management interventions and able to communicate clinical strategies clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Committed to improving organizational processes, staff development, client satisfaction, and coordination of care.
• Passionate about the mission and vision of Grove Behavioral Services

Your Impact at Grove:

As Clinical Director, you'll have the opportunity to influence nearly every part of the clinical experience.

Lead & Develop the Team:

You will provide leadership for Grove's clinical, direct-care, and support staff at one location.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in staff hiring and interviews.
• Facilitating new employee onboarding.
• Managing staff leave requests and related needs.
• Ensuring clinical staff receive appropriate support and training consistent with Grove's mission and vision.
• Conducting staff performance evaluations.
• Mentoring newly certified BCBAs and staff pursuing BCBA certification.
• Creating and implementing employee growth and development plans.
• Implementing appropriate corrective measures when needed.
• Maintaining oversight of staff credentials and certifications.
• Establishing clear, consistent communication throughout the organization.

Guide Clinical Services:

You will provide clinical leadership across Grove's therapy settings while maintaining a direct connection with clients and families.

This includes:

• Overseeing behavioral interventions across therapy settings.
• Providing behavior analytic consultation.
• Managing the clinical needs of current clients.
• Managing the prospective client waitlist.
• Onboarding new clients into services.
• Conducting functional behavior assessments.
• Developing initial treatment plans.
• Completing initial intake, assessment, and treatment planning before transitioning ongoing case management to a Supervising BCBA.
• Scheduling appropriate supervision and program modifications for your caseload.
• Maintaining clinical context and rapport with clients and families across Grove's programs.

The Clinical Director's initial involvement with new cases allows you to develop an understanding of each client's needs and establish relationships with families before transitioning ongoing services to the appropriate Supervising BCBA.

Support the Business & Operations:

Clinical leadership doesn't happen in a vacuum. You'll work closely with Grove's operational and administrative teams to make sure our systems support excellent care.

You will:

• Coordinate therapy schedules with the operations support staff.
• Manage the use of designated client and staff databases.
• Ensure appropriate management of clinical budgets.
• Oversee clinical facility and supply needs.
• Collaborate with operational and administrative staff to address program needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and resources.
• Support organizational growth and sustainability.

Build Connections:

At Grove, relationships extend beyond the therapy space.

The Clinical Director will:

• Build meaningful connections between Grove, clients, families, stakeholders, and the broader community.
• Support coordination of care with other professionals and community partners.
• Represent Grove's mission and values within the community.
• Help strengthen a culture of collaboration and belonging.

Lead Through Communication:

You'll be an active participant in Grove's leadership team and organizational communication.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending regular leadership and organizational meetings.
• Leading staff training.
• Developing meeting agendas.
• Communicating important information clearly and consistently.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Clinical Operations.

Why This Role Matters:

The Clinical Director isn't simply responsible for overseeing clinical services.

You will help shape how Grove grows:

You'll have the opportunity to influence the experience of the children and families we serve, support the professional development of our team, strengthen our systems, and contribute to a workplace where people can build sustainable careers in ABA.

At Grove, growth isn't just something we ask of our clients. We choose it for ourselves, too.

If you're ready to bring your clinical experience, leadership skills, and passion for meaningful connection to a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Choose growth. Choose connection. Choose Grove.

Apply today to join Grove Behavioral Services as our Clinical Director by submitting an application at this link:

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