ABA Clinical Director (BCBA)

What will you do?

• Manage, coach, and develop clinical and administrative leaders across all service lines to build a high-performing, collaborative site team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement that aligns with Cortica’s values and care model.
• Build leadership strength at the site by mentoring emerging leaders and ensuring succession readiness.
• Serve as the primary owner of site-level performance, aligning daily operations with Cortica’s clinical, financial, and growth objectives.
• Lead execution of site strategic goals in partnership with the Area Director, with attention to quality of care, efficiency, and innovation.
• Ensure seamless coordination and operational flow across disciplines, optimizing resource utilization and patient throughput.
• Identify and open new roles based on patient demand and site capacity needs and actively participate in the interview and selection process.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to refine hiring strategies and develop site-level solutions when hiring challenges arise.
• Manage the site’s Profit & Loss (P&L) performance by monitoring operational expenses, maintaining financial health, and executing strategies to drive revenue and contain cost efficiencies.
• Use financial and productivity data to set targets, inform decisions, and hold teams accountable for performance.
• Partner with finance and the area director on budget forecasting, invoice validation, and inventory oversight.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical leaders to ensure alignment with standards set by clinical excellence teams.
• Actively engage in addressing complex client situations, service issues, or escalations in a thoughtful and empathetic manner.
• Ensure the implementation and integration of the Cortica Care Model across all departments at the site.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, facility safety, and operational readiness at all times.
• Manage the administrative team to ensure the facility consistently meets Cortica’s standards for safety, branding, cleanliness, and clinical excellence.
• Oversee resolution of patient questions and concerns, ensuring timely, professional, and compassionate communication that reflects Cortica’s service standards.
• Promote a psychologically safe and physically secure environment for all teammates, patients, and visitors.
• Serve as a local leader for new initiatives, pilots, or process changes originating from the area or corporate level.
• Partner with Area Director and corporate teams on expansion planning, new teammate onboarding, or center readiness efforts.
• Represent the site in area or company-wide operational leadership meetings as needed.
• Maintain a daily on-site leadership presence and ensure leadership coverage during regular business hours.
• Lead and participate in site events, trainings, team huddles, and community-building activities.
• Travel occasionally for trainings, conferences, or area initiatives.

Your Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range for this opening is $114,000 to $148,200. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting
• Paid holidays and wellness days
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance options
• Tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education
• Referral bonuses

This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. Please review the job description in the following link: https://tinyurl.com/4v5cncan

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