Assistant Clinical Director - BCBA

About the role

The Assistant Clinical Director supports the Clinical Director in overseeing clinical operations, maintaining treatment quality, mentoring clinical teams, and helping ensure alignment with clinical, ethical, and payer expectations. This role is ideal for an experienced BCBA who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, quality improvement, and helping shape a positive and sustainable clinical culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Director in overseeing clinical operations
• Maintain treatment quality
• Mentor clinical teams
• Help ensure alignment with clinical, ethical, and payer expectations

Requirements

• Current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience working in the field of ABA as a BCBA, preferably 2 years & in a supervisory role
• Experience working with children with autism and/or early intervention populations
• Previous experience supervising clinical staff and/or mentoring RBTs
• Leadership or mid-level management experience within an ABA setting
• Strong collaboration, communication, and mentorship skills
• Experience supporting clinical quality assurance and documentation oversight
• Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation platforms
• LBA licensure (if applicable by state)

Qualifications

• Current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience working in the field of ABA as a BCBA, preferably 2 years & in a supervisory role
• Experience working with children with autism and/or early intervention populations
• Previous experience supervising clinical staff and/or mentoring RBTs
• Leadership or mid-level management experience within an ABA setting
• Strong collaboration, communication, and mentorship skills
• Experience supporting clinical quality assurance and documentation oversight
• Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation platforms
• LBA licensure (if applicable by state)

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentorship skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with clinical quality assurance and documentation
• Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation platforms

Benefits

• Customized Transition Support
• Competitive base salary based on certification tenure and experience
• Annual performance bonus opportunities up to :15% of salary
• Leadership growth pathways into Clinical Director roles
• Annual professional development, CEU stipend, and certification reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000 per referral — no cap!
• Work-Life Balance & Support
• Protected breaks and workplace accommodations
• Flex days built into scheduling
• 160 hours PTO annually (increases with tenure)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Protected & Extended Leave Options
• FMLA (12 weeks job-protected leave), Military leave (USERRA-protected), etc.
• Full administrative and operational support teams
• Sustainable caseload philosophy
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and additional investment options
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cell phone stipend (if applicable)
• Travel reimbursement (if applicable)
• $1,000 annual CEU stipend
• Certification reimbursement opportunities
• University tuition discounts through partnerships with: Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, Purdue Global and more!
• Ongoing mentorship and career advancement opportunities

Pay

Base Salary: Starts at $92,000
Retention Bonus: $5,000
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Earn up to :15% of salary

Schedule

Full-Time | In-Person | Center-Based