BCBA Clinical Director

ABC • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Action Behavior Centers (ABC) provides evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to help autistic children develop communication, social, and independence skills. The BCBA Clinical Director leads a center’s clinical team, mentors clinicians, and helps ensure children and families receive high-quality, compassionate care. The position is full-time, permanent, and primarily in-center, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule. The caseload is up to eight children. The role may include working from home up to three days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year.

The Clinical Director leads and mentors BCBAs, RBTs, and student analysts; oversees assessments and individualized, data-driven treatment goals; monitors children’s progress and adjusts goals as needed; and maintains clinical quality and compliance. The director also trains teammates, collaborates with families, caregivers, and other providers, and fosters teamwork, accountability, and professional development. The role may involve travel to nearby centers for collaboration and support.

ABC describes total compensation of up to $117,000 per year, with additional earning potential based on center size, mentoring RBTs, and supervising assigned trainees. Compensation may include base salary, performance and mentorship bonuses, and long-term ownership in the company. The position offers opportunities for advancement to Senior Clinical Director, Group Clinical Director, and Regional Clinical Director.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or education.
• At least two years of experience as a practicing BCBA.
• Active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), plus licensure in applicable states.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CentralReach.
• Lead with integrity, accountability, and compassion.
• Stay organized and solve problems in a busy clinical environment.
• Willingness to travel to nearby centers for collaboration and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor BCBAs, RBTs, and student analysts to support their professional growth and clinical skills.
• Oversee assessments and ensure goals are individualized, data-driven, and set in collaboration with families.
• Monitor each child’s progress and adjust goals as needed.
• Maintain clinical quality and compliance with ethical standards, state regulations, payer requirements, and current ABA best practices.
• Train teammates on clinical best practices and ABA strategies.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other providers on goal-setting, progress monitoring, and transparency in treatment.
• Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional development within the center.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and uncapped monthly performance bonuses, which start at 26 hours of treatment delivery per week.
• Mentorship bonuses for providing supervision hours to RBTs pursuing a master’s degree in behavior analysis.
• Certification bonuses for each teammate who earns certification under the employee’s supervision.
• Relocation packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Up to 29 days off in the first year, including holidays, PTO, CEU days, and flex days.
• Remote work from home up to three days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year.
• No non-compete agreements.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Training and development, including opportunities to mentor and train clinicians in evidence-based ABA.
• At least 10 no-cost in-house CEUs each year, funds for outside training courses, and two paid CEU days.
• Annual student loan repayment assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA and HSA options.
• Up to $3,000 in maternity and paternity financial assistance.
• Short-term disability options that can equal eight weeks of paid leave.
• First Stop Health virtual care for the employee and up to seven household members.
• Calm membership for the employee and family.
• DoorDash DashPass.
• Milk Stork breast milk shipping while traveling.
• SNOO smart sleeper for new parents.

What This Job Offers

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