Area Clinical Director - BCBA

About the role

Carelinks ABA is looking for an experienced, people-focused Area Clinical Director (ACD) to lead and support our growing clinical team in the Des Moines and Western Iowa areas. This is a leadership role for a BCBA who wants to stay connected to clinical care while making a broader impact—developing clinicians, strengthening clinical quality, and building a culture where both families and staff feel genuinely supported.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support BCBAs across the Des Moines and Western Iowa areas
• Provide clinical guidance on complex cases, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making
• Drive high standards for clinical quality, supervision, documentation, and outcomes
• Develop BCBAs through ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional growth
• Partner with Clinical Operations to remove barriers and help teams succeed
• Support appropriate caseloads, utilization, and timely service delivery
• Help onboard and retain exceptional clinicians
• Build a strong, collaborative clinical culture
• Maintain a clinical caseload as appropriate for the role

Requirements

• Current BCBA certification in good standing
• Iowa licensure or eligibility to obtain it
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a BCBA
• Strong clinical experience in ABA and autism services
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to support teams across Des Moines and Western Iowa
• A leader who can balance clinical excellence, accountability, and genuine support for their team

Preferred qualifications

• Previous leadership, management, or clinical team oversight experience
• Familiarity with the Iowa ABA landscape, including local providers, referral sources, payors, and community resources
• Established knowledge of or relationships within the Des Moines and Western Iowa communities

Why Carelinks ABA?

Carelinks ABA is a parent-founded ABA therapy provider built on the belief that exceptional care should be both clinically strong and deeply human. We believe great outcomes start with great clinicians—and great clinicians need strong support. Our Area Clinical Director will have the opportunity to shape clinical care across Des Moines and Western Iowa while working alongside a leadership team committed to giving BCBAs the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to do their best work.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• CEU stipend
• Ongoing professional development and clinical training
• Leadership and career growth opportunities
• Strong clinical and operational support