BCBA Clinical Director - Flower Mound

THRIVE BEHAVIOR CENTERS LLC • Flower Mound, TX

41d • $94,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Behavior Centers is hiring a full-time BCBA Clinical Director for its Flower Mound, Texas center. The Clinical Director leads the center to support client and employee wellbeing and ensure high-quality, ethical, personalized ABA services. The role oversees clinical staff, their performance and professional development, staff supervision and certification requirements, client treatment and progress, authorization reporting, and clinical scheduling. The director also collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer and operations team to support center operations, resource use, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

The position requires a master’s degree, current BCBA certification and LBA license, current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification, at least two years of experience as a practicing BCBA, and at least one year of early-intervention experience with children with autism. Supervisory or leadership experience is preferred. The role is based at the Flower Mound center and is listed as a day-shift, full-time position.

Requirements

• Current BCBA certification and LBA license.
• Master’s degree in ABA, Special Education, or another related field.
• Current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing BCBA.
• At least 1 year of early-intervention experience managing cases for children with autism who are acquiring early learner skills, including functional communication, play, and adaptive skills.
• Mastery of ABA science and techniques required of a BCBA, including assessment, treatment planning, supervision, de-escalation, and titration.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Significant diplomacy and trustworthiness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional image that promotes Thrive’s culture.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Solid interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise emails and facilitate meetings.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the center to support client and employee wellbeing and demonstrate leadership aligned with Thrive Behavior Centers’ mission and core values.
• Oversee and evaluate clinical staff morale, performance, retention, and professional development opportunities.
• Develop or oversee regular, relevant ABA employee training to improve clinical competency.
• Conduct scheduled clinical competency assessments and proactive performance reviews; arrange additional training as needed.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate employee performance management when needed.
• Identify and mentor staff with potential for growth and greater responsibilities.
• Promote teamwork, effective communication, feedback, and constructive responses to feedback; address interpersonal challenges promptly.
• Gather staff feedback on morale, clinical support, and policies and procedures, and present strategies to the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO).
• Ensure certified clinical staff receive appropriate supervision to gain or maintain certifications.
• Ensure Behavior Technicians receive appropriate clinical supervision and timely competency assessments to maintain RBT certification.
• Ensure Behavior Analyst Interns receive learning opportunities, supervision, and guidance to meet BACB experience standards for BCBA certification.
• Oversee Clinical Supervisors and ensure clients receive personalized, effective, developmentally appropriate ABA therapy consistent with company clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure client authorization reports are completed to company standards and submitted on time.
• Evaluate clinical progress, including Clinical Supervisors’ analyses in authorization reports, client goal and target maintenance, and other assessment procedures.
• Evaluate Clinical Supervisors’ reports on billable-hour utilization and other time and resource use.
• Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and operations team to support smooth center operations, use resources effectively, remain within budget, and follow operational policies and procedures.
• Manage clinical schedules and track client billable-hour usage, technician supervision, and client progress to support effective outcomes and compliance with company and BACB guidelines.
• Develop personalized treatment plans; analyze client needs; set treatment goals; create skill-acquisition goals, behavior intervention plans, and parent-training goals; and adjust goals and protocols based on client response.
• Provide ongoing case management tailored to individual client needs.
• Supervise Behavior Technicians, assess intervention effectiveness and client progress, and update protocols.
• Assess and ensure staff competency in therapeutic skills and client engagement.
• Provide parent education and support, address concerns with evidence-based information, and offer referrals, resources, and effective communication.
• Use Central Reach Clinical Management Software fluently.
• Act in accordance with Thrive Behavior Centers’ mission, values, and ethical codes.
• Complete assigned leadership-team tasks and requirements promptly, along with other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience; the job details list a salary range of $94,000–$105,000, while the compensation description states a range of $94,000–$110,000.
• Performance bonuses based on performance goals rather than billable hours.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching funds.
• 29 or more paid days off, including 10 vacation days, 11 paid holidays (including one paid week off at Christmas), 8 paid sick days, and unlimited flex time off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Life insurance and supplemental hospital-care, accident, and critical-illness insurance.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Short-term disability, which can be used with maternity leave.
• Coverage of certification renewal and application costs.
• Comprehensive CEU and training package.
• Social rewards platform with points redeemable for merchandise, gift cards, and more.
• DoorDash Pass.
• Company-paid quarterly staff social events.
• Administrative support, including scheduling.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Clinical collaboration and support, especially for new BCBAs.
• School schedule offering work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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