Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Clinical Director Job!  

Join us in Northern Michigan - voted one of the best places to live and among the most beautiful regions in the country by multiple publications and television features. We are seeking quality-focused, dedicated Clinical Director to join our center in Traverse City, MI!

As a Clinical Director with North Arrow ABA, you'll delivery of high-quality clinical and therapeutic services across the center and surrounding area, partnering closely with the Regional Clinical Director to drive both exceptional client outcomes and strong operational performance. This role oversees and develops Behavior Technicians and Behavior Analysts, maintains a small caseload, and leverages data-driven insights to continuously evaluate and enhance treatment effectiveness.

Availability & Location  

• Primarily work from the Traverse City Clinical Center location, with occasional travel to other regions for monthly clinical meetings and other company events; 
• Typical clinical center hours are Monday through Friday 8am-8pm; subject to client needs; center opening and closing duties are typically shared across clinical staff; 
• Flexible schedule opportunities, subject to our general expectation for in-person leadership and our belief that remote/telehealth ABA is not preferred/best practice. 

Why North Arrow ABA?  

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A collaborative, learning-focused culture

As a locally owned organization , we value your voice and the impact you make every day. After 90 days of employment, you will become an employee-owner and be eligible for our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which annually allocates company shares to eligible employees on a pre-tax basis; all ESOP shares vest at 20% per year of employment after your first year. Being an employee-owner offers the opportunity to contribute to company decisions and share in our collective success. The successful candidate in this role will earn over $100,000 in total compensation annually. If you’re a Clinical leader who values strong team support and an environment that prioritizes both client outcomes and your well-being, we’d love to connect with you! Responsibilities Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with North Arrow leadership to establish and achieve clinical and business performance objectives for the region;
• Provide oversight and monitoring of behavioral assessments and treatment programs to ensure high quality, effective, and ethical practices;
• Provide mentorship to clinicians assisting with growth and development of clinical skills;
• Effectively model and lead a positive team environment, focusing on a supportive culture and work-life balance for all staff;
• Provide meaningful employee training to effectively grow and develop skills;
• Understand and demonstrate expertise in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis;
• Organize and facilitate supervision hours of BCBA candidates;
• Effectively collaborate with all North Arrow ABA team members, caregivers, community agencies, schools, therapy providers, and medical teams as appropriate in the region;
• Understand company policies and procedures and the ability to relay, enforce, and direct policies to team members and caregivers;
• Conduct client onboarding, including timely responses to caregiver inquiries, initial pre-screenings, and intake processes;
• Conduct employee interviews and oversee onboarding of new hires;
• Maintain a small client caseload;
• Give and receive feedback to/from staff, peers and supervisors;
• Managing the region’s budget to the business plan, to include staff salaries and various operating costs, from supplies to regional event and activities budgets;
• Carry and model the company culture and North Arrow ABA values of Community, Quality, Effectiveness, and Efficiency;
• Must be capable to meet the physical demands of the job, to include the ability to carry and/or lift up to 50 lbs;
• Strict adherence to BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance code.

Required Skills

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in ABA or equivalent field required;
• Current certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst by BACB required;
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in the field of ABA and in treatment of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder required;
• Previous experience and familiarity with the business aspects of ABA service delivery, balancing quality and cost, managing to budgets, reading financial statements, etc. is strongly preferred;
• Proven organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and ability to consistently and reliably follow through on commitments made;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

North Arrow ABA is committed to equal employment opportunities, and to hiring the most qualified applicant at all levels. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to military status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, union affiliation, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination; any such conduct is strictly prohibited.