Assistant Clinical Director - BCBA
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 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
- Supporting clinical quality assurance and documentation oversight
Benefits
- 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
- Protected breaks and workplace accommodations, including: Lactation accommodations (PUMP Act compliant), ADA and religious 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
- Retention Bonus: $5,000
- Annual Bonus Opportunity: Earn up to ~15% of salary
- No restrictive employment agreements or bonus repayment clauses
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
