Assistant Clinical Director - BCBA

Opal Autism Centers • Idaho Falls, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Opal Autism Centers, we are building a different kind of clinical leadership experience focused on ethical care, sustainable clinical practices, mentorship, operational support, and long-term leadership development. As an independently owned, center-based ABA organization, we are committed to creating an environment where clinical leaders feel empowered to support their teams, uphold treatment quality, and make a meaningful impact without sacrificing clinical integrity or personal well-being. Our Assistant Clinical Directors play a critical role in supporting clinical excellence, mentoring BCBAs and RBTs, and helping create stable, high-quality treatment environments for children and families. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Supporting clinical excellence
• Mentoring BCBAs and RBTs
• Helping create stable, high-quality treatment environments for children and families
• Overseeing clinical operations
• Maintaining treatment quality
• Mentoring clinical teams
• Ensuring alignment with clinical, ethical, and payer expectations
• Shaping a positive and sustainable clinical culture

Benefits

• Optional retention bonus up to $5,000
• Annual Bonus Opportunity: Earn up to ~15% of salary
• Total Earning Potential: High-performing Assistant Clinical Directors may exceed $100,000 annually
• No restrictive employment agreements or bonus repayment clauses
• Dedicated operations, scheduling, and administrative support
• Flex days built into scheduling structure
• Sustainable caseload management philosophy
• Leadership growth and mentorship opportunities
• Opportunity to influence clinical culture, mentorship, and team development
• Intentional, stable organizational growth
• Dedicated clinical quality and compliance leadership
• Relocation support
• Sign-on or retention incentives
• Assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations
• Contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for their certification exam
• Individualized employment packages
• Competitive base salary based on certification tenure and experience
• 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!
• Protected breaks and workplace accommodations
• Lactation accommodations (PUMP Act compliant)
• ADA and religious accommodations
• 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
• 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)
• Clinical tools & technology provided
• Support for continued clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized trainings
• $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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level