Assistant Clinical Director

Empower Behavioral Health • Harker Heights, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Empower Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced BCBA to serve as Assistant Clinical Director in Harker Heights, Texas. The Assistant Clinical Director partners with the Clinical Director to support clinical quality, mentor and develop BCBAs, guide complex cases, and help lead the clinical team while continuing to provide direct clinical care to patients and families. The role maintains an assigned caseload of approximately four full-time-equivalent patients, with a 24-hour weekly billable expectation alongside leadership responsibilities.

The position supports clinical quality reviews, staff onboarding and training, patient intake and care coordination, risk management, and clinical development across the team. It also maintains an assigned caseload involving assessments, treatment planning, programming, data review, documentation, caregiver training, and transition or discharge planning. The role reports to the Clinical Director and is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavior analysis or a related field.
• BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) licensure in Texas.
• At least 3 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.
• At least 1 year of experience working as a BCBA.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience presenting to small and large groups of parents or caregivers, teachers, and other professionals.
• Ability to move or transport up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to run or walk throughout 6–8-hour sessions.
• Ability to respond quickly to manage behaviors, such as blocking aggression or moving furniture.
• Ability to sit on the floor when needed and transition quickly from floor sitting to standing.
• Ability to bend or twist to perform physical management.
• Ability to safely implement QBS Safety Care procedures for aggressive patients for extended periods when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Catalyst or Central Reach data collection platform.
• Knowledge of Excel graphing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Clinical Director to maintain high clinical quality standards across the clinic.
• Mentor, coach, and provide clinical support to BCBAs.
• Conduct BCBA observations, treatment plan reviews, behavior intervention plan reviews, and other clinical quality checks.
• Collaborate with BCBAs on complex cases, including severe or challenging behaviors.
• Support treatment integrity, data collection procedures, programming, caregiver training, and transition or discharge planning.
• Assist with behavior support needs throughout the clinic.
• Support coordination of care, peer reviews, and insurance appeals as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships and communication with patients and caregivers.
• Support onboarding and ongoing clinical training for new and existing BCBAs.
• Coordinate clinical training opportunities for RBTs and BCBAs, including staff meetings, competency assessments, and other clinic-based trainings.
• Support new-hire technician training, oversee Qualified Trainers, and complete initial RBT competency assessments.
• Support safety and physical-management training and maintain required training documentation.
• Support development and supervision of clinical-track RBTs and Case Managers through mentorship, case oversight, and performance support.
• Identify opportunities for continued clinical development across the team.
• Partner with clinic leadership to address clinical performance and training needs.
• Assist with potential patient clinic visits and the new-patient intake process, including assessments, documentation, and patient and family communication.
• Maintain and support required clinical quality and patient outcome tracking.
• Maintain an assigned clinical caseload, including assessments, treatment planning, ongoing programming, data review, and clinical documentation.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans as clinically appropriate.
• Develop and oversee data collection systems and monitor patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Provide ongoing parent and caregiver training.
• Develop and oversee transition and discharge plans.
• Evaluate and support risk and crisis management needs.
• Provide behavioral support for patients within an interdisciplinary treatment setting.
• Meet regularly with the Clinical Director to review clinical updates, patient needs, and BCBA team performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 28 days of paid time off annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) option available.
• Employee Referral Program with bonus opportunities up to $2,500.
• Collaborative, supportive, and rewarding company culture.
• Opportunity to grow leadership experience while continuing to practice clinically.

What This Job Offers

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