ABA Area Director

Southern California | Full-Time Leadership Role

We are seeking an experienced Area Director (BCBA or BCBA-D) to lead the clinical and operational performance of multiple regions across Southern California. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving results, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality and compliance.

This position sits at the top of the clinical leadership structure and is ideal for a data-driven leader who thrives in accountability-driven environments and knows how to scale teams effectively.
What You'll Own

• Full oversight of regional performance and key quality and performance indicators, including utilization, supervision, retention, client outcomes, and strengthening regional capacity and access.
• Leadership and development of BCBAs, Supervisors, and Behavior Technicians
• Clinical quality, documentation standards, and audit readiness
• Staffing strategy, scheduling optimization, and caseload distribution
• Cross-functional alignment with recruiting, scheduling, and operations teams
• Client satisfaction and payer relationships, including escalations and partnerships

What We're Looking For

• Active BCBA or BCBA-D certification
• 5+ years of post-certification ABA experience
• 2+ years of Director-level experience overseeing both clinical and operational performance
• Proven track record managing KPIs and a region
• Strong experience with payer requirements, compliance, and clinical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and drive accountability across regions

What Sets You Apart

• You've led teams through growth and change-not just maintained them
• You're comfortable making decisions backed by data and holding teams accountable
• You understand how to balance clinical excellence with operational performance
• You've managed large teams/regions and can speak to measurable impact

Work Environment

• Remote role, but must be based in Southern California with regional oversight responsibilities
• Full-time leadership role with flexibility to support team needs outside standard hours
• Travel within region as needed

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and will be aligned with experience. We are open to discussing base salary and performance-based incentives as part of the overall package.
Why Join Us

• High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to shape regional performance and drive scalable growth
• Collaborative, mission-driven leadership team
• Strong operational and clinical infrastructure to support your success

EEO Statement

Alora Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Accommodation

Alora Behavioral Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact HR at View email address on click.appcast.io to request assistance.