BCBA Clinical Director - Flower Mound

THRIVE BEHAVIOR CENTERS•Flower Mound, TX

41d•$94,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Behavior Centers is hiring a full-time BCBA Clinical Director to lead its Flower Mound center, which provides center-based ABA therapy to children with autism. The role is responsible for client and employee wellbeing, clinical quality, staff development, and effective center operations. The Clinical Director oversees clinical staff, including Clinical Supervisors, Behavior Technicians, and Behavior Analyst Interns, and ensures appropriate supervision, competency assessment, and professional development. The Clinical Director oversees individualized, developmentally appropriate ABA services, including assessment, treatment planning, case management, parent training, and ongoing evaluation of client progress. The role also ensures timely, accurate authorization reports and monitors use of billable hours and clinical resources. In collaboration with the operations team, the director supports smooth center functioning, compliance with policies and procedures, and effective use of resources. The position requires a master’s degree, current BCBA certification and LBA licensure, current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification, at least two years of practicing BCBA experience, and at least one year of early-intervention experience with children with autism. Supervisory or leadership experience is preferred. The listed salary range is $94,000–$105,000 per year; the posting also describes a total compensation package ranging from $94,000 to $110,000.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA, Special Education, or another related field.
Current BCBA certification and LBA license.
Current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification.
At least two years of experience as a practicing BCBA.
At least one year of early-intervention experience managing cases for children with autism working on early learner skills, including functional communication, play, and adaptive skills.
Mastery of ABA science and BCBA techniques, including assessments, treatment plans, supervision, de-escalation, and titration.
Ability to pass background checks.
Ability to motivate and influence others, exercise diplomacy, and build trust.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, judgment, decision-making, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to write clear, concise emails and facilitate meetings.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the center to support client and employee wellbeing and model the company’s mission and core values.
Oversee clinical staff morale, performance, retention, and professional development.
Develop or oversee relevant ABA staff training and conduct regular clinical competency assessments and performance reviews.
Implement performance management as needed and mentor staff members with potential for growth.
Promote teamwork, appropriate communication, constructive feedback, and timely resolution of interpersonal challenges.
Gather staff feedback about morale, clinical support, and company policies, and present strategies to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Ensure certified clinical staff receive appropriate supervision to gain or maintain relevant certifications.
Ensure Behavior Technicians receive appropriate clinical supervision and competency assessments to maintain RBT certification.
Ensure Behavior Analyst Interns receive learning opportunities, supervision, and guidance that meet BCBA experience standards.
Oversee Clinical Supervisors to ensure personalized, effective, developmentally appropriate ABA therapy consistent with clinical policies and procedures.
Ensure client authorization reports are completed to company standards and submitted on time.
Evaluate client progress and clinical quality through review of authorization reports, goals, targets, and other assessment procedures.
Review Clinical Supervisors’ use of billable hours, time, and resources.
Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and operations team to support center operations, resource use, budget compliance, and adherence to operational policies.
Manage the clinical schedule and track client billable hours, technician supervision, and client progress to support outcomes and compliance with company and BACB guidelines.
Develop personalized treatment plans, assess client needs, set treatment goals, create skill acquisition goals and Behavior Intervention Plans, and design parent-training goals.
Adjust goals and protocols based on client response to interventions.
Provide ongoing case management tailored to individual client needs.
Supervise Behavior Technicians, assess intervention effectiveness and therapeutic competency, and update protocols as appropriate.
Provide parent education and support, respond to concerns with evidence-based information, and offer referrals and resources.
Use Central Reach Clinical Management Software.
Complete assigned leadership tasks and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company matching funds.
29 or more paid days off, including vacation days, paid holidays, paid sick days, and unlimited flex time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and supplemental hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Short-term disability, which may be used with maternity leave.
Certification renewal and application costs covered.
Comprehensive CEU and training package.
Performance bonuses based on performance goals.
Quarterly company-paid staff social events.
Social rewards platform with points redeemable for merchandise, gift cards, and other items.
DoorDash Pass.