Area Clinical Director - BCBA

Carelinks ABA•Des Moines, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Carelinks ABA is seeking an experienced, people-focused Area Clinical Director (ACD) to lead and support its clinical team in the Des Moines and Western Iowa areas. This leadership role is for a BCBA who wishes to remain connected to clinical care while making a broader impact by developing clinicians, enhancing clinical quality, and fostering a supportive culture for both families and staff.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.