BCBA Clinical Site Director - Leadership Opportunity!

Hope•Vernon Hills, IL

11d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The BCBA Clinical Site Director is the daily operator of an Autism Clinic site, responsible for ethical, evidence-based delivery of behavior analytic services in accordance with organizational goals. The Director supervises and supports clinic employees through mentoring, coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development. The role also oversees site safety, facilities, resources, scheduling, staffing, operational metrics, client authorizations and assessments, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The Site Director collaborates with clinical and organizational leaders, the Lead RBT, Intake and Billing, Human Resources, and Marketing and Communications. The position supports client and family needs, hiring and onboarding Behavior Technicians, RBT credentialing, community partnerships, research-based activities, and mandated reporting. Direct care may be provided as necessary.

Requirements

Be organized and punctual, and able to set and meet goals and deadlines.
Demonstrate strong communication skills across modalities and work effectively with colleagues in the same and other disciplines.
Recognize and accommodate cultural differences and diversity.
Consistently demonstrate behavior aligned with organizational core values.
Demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving consistency, and vocational maturity.
Create, nurture, and maintain effective supervisor/supervisee relationships.
Collaborate effectively within the TAC team and with other Hope departments.
Maintain and seek credentials and training necessary for the position.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with ASD.
Previous BCBA supervision or Site Director experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of clients and staff through routine checks, adherence to safety protocols, timely safety drills and documentation, and follow-up on safety concerns.
Model organizational values and expectations for employees and families, providing feedback, mentoring, coaching, and positive reinforcement as appropriate.
Address sensitive employee relations issues with integrity, independently or with Human Resources support.
Provide formal and informal supervision, mentorship, support, performance evaluations, feedback, and professional development for direct reports.
Oversee supervision and clinical experiences for assigned Level 1 clinicians and/or fieldwork students.
Monitor site goals and metrics, respond to concerning trends, use standard procedures to support performance, and collaborate with other Site and Regional Directors on effective practices.
Ensure therapy is delivered under active authorization and that assessments and reassessments are submitted on time.
Monitor schedules for efficient staffing, meet onboarding timelines, and maintain site capacity through strategic onboarding, planning, and anticipation of discharges.
Ensure compliance with Hope and/or TAC policies and procedures.
Lead the site’s weekly billing call, including preparing agenda items, leading discussions, and facilitating problem-solving.
Partner with Intake and Billing to prepare for incoming clients by scheduling assessments and preparing client schedules, resolving issues with relevant stakeholders.
Serve as an organizational liaison for parents with concerns or questions beyond the BCBA’s scope and work promptly to resolve them.
Collaborate with TAC leadership on policies and procedures that align clinical best practices with operational decisions.
Complete required documentation within organizational timelines, including requisition and reimbursement forms, SharePoint documents, and weekly billing call materials.
Collaborate with the Lead RBT to create and manage site schedules, including documentation, schedule review and adjustments, approval of schedule changes, and employee time-off requests.
Oversee the site’s speed-to-RBT process and ensure newly hired employees earn RBT credentials within 90 days of hire.
Support Behavior Technician hiring by scheduling and conducting interviews, communicating hiring decisions, coordinating onboarding and training, and ensuring RBT competency assessments are completed.
Support Marketing and Communications in creating community partnerships for recruitment and intake.
Ensure research-based activities are conducted with fidelity and accuracy.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities for alleged abuse and neglect in accordance with state guidelines and organizational policies.
Perform other assigned duties and provide direct care as necessary.