Clinic ABA Director

Westside Children's Therapy • DeKalb, IL

2d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Westside, we’re committed to creating an environment where therapy is engaging, supportive, and truly impactful. As the Clinic ABA Director, you’ll not only provide exceptional ABA services as a practicing BCBA, you’ll also shape and strengthen the clinic’s ABA team. In this leadership role, you’ll offer mentorship and clinical guidance to both BCBAs and RBTs, facilitate team meetings, and ensure staff feel empowered, supported, and aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field
• Current BCBA certification and Illinois state licensure
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing ABA services as a BCBA
• At least 1 year of experience supervising RBTs

Nice To Haves

• You are supportive and approachable – fostering growth and development in your team while providing professional guidance.
• You are analytical and detail-oriented – using data to drive decisions, ensure accurate documentation, and maintain clinical compliance.
• You are collaborative – working effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care and achieve positive clinic outcomes.
• You are proactive and solution-focused – anticipating challenges, addressing issues promptly, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing ABA team through daily performance management, regular 1:1s, annual reviews, and ongoing coaching to support clinical competency, engagement, and professional growth.
• Provide strong clinical leadership by mentoring BCBAs, RBTs, and fieldwork students; supervising RBT and client hours in alignment with BACB and CASP guidelines; and facilitating weekly team meetings that keep the team aligned and supported.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care by conducting assessments, reviewing client progress, developing and updating individualized programs, auditing documentation for accuracy and timeliness, and modeling therapeutic best practices as needed.
• Ensure operational excellence by reviewing and approving timecards and scheduling requests, partnering with the ABA Training Team for successful onboarding, and upholding compliance standards across SOAP notes, treatment plans, and reports.
• Foster a positive, collaborative clinic culture by partnering with interdisciplinary teams and leadership to coordinate care, support continuous quality improvement, and contribute to a supportive and engaged workplace environment.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000, aligned with skills and experience
• Up to $17,000 Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement
• Career Development & Leadership Tracks
• Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees