Clinical Director

Job Description

Clinical Director

Position Summary

The Clinical Director of Operations is responsible for leading and developing high-quality clinical practices across school-based and adult habilitation programs. This leader will ensure excellence in behavior analytic service delivery, guide a team of BCBAs and direct care staff, and foster professional growth while advancing client outcomes. The position includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on staff development, clinical quality, and program innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Direct and guide BCBAs, RBTs, and DSPs to maximize client progress.
• Oversee client assessments, treatment planning, and program evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with BACB ethics, HIPAA, and all applicable regulations.
• Provide continuous documentation audits to maintain clinical quality.

Staff Development & Supervision

• Provide regular consultation and mentoring for clinical staff.
• Assign caseloads based on client needs and BCBA skillsets.
• Collaborate with training leadership to ensure appropriate staff supervision and oversight.
• Lead monthly clinical meetings, ground rounds, and roundtables.
• Support professional growth through ongoing training, skill development, and performance feedback.

Program Oversight

• Maintain high standards for treatment planning, progress reporting, and session documentation.
• Monitor timelines and deliverables for all clinical programming.
• Ensure fidelity in implementing ABA principles and individualized behavior change plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and address barriers to best practices.

Family & Community Engagement

• Oversee parent training sessions to ensure families are actively involved in treatment.
• Promote collaborative, compassionate, and individualized approaches across all services.

Professionalism & Organizational Culture

• Model solution-focused leadership and maintain a positive, professional environment.
• Promote agency values of compassion, individualization, and scientific integrity.
• Encourage communication, accountability, and collaboration across teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (Doctoral preferred).
• Active BCBA certification and license.
• Minimum of 10 years of BCBA practice with leadership/administrative experience.
• Expertise in developing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and supervise staff pursuing BCBA certification.
• Compassionate, client-centered approach with commitment to positive outcomes.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Benefits

• 5 weeks paid time off in the first year
• Conference time, travel, and registration fees covered
• Certification fees supported
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with 20% employer match (on first 6% with graduated vesting)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance
• Company laptop provided
• Gym membership stipend
• Strong culture of mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing professional training

Equal Opportunity Statement

This organization is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Applicants are considered solely based on qualifications, without regard to disability, need for accommodation, or other protected characteristics.