Clinic ABA Director

Westside Children's Therapy•Lockport, IL

2d•$90,000 - $116,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic ABA Director provides ABA services as a practicing BCBA while leading and strengthening the clinic’s ABA team. The role offers mentorship and clinical guidance to BCBAs and RBTs, facilitates team meetings, and supports staff in working toward organizational goals. The director manages team performance and professional development, provides clinical supervision and evidence-based client care, and supports accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. The role also contributes to clinic operations, onboarding, interdisciplinary coordination, continuous quality improvement, and a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the ABA team through daily performance management, regular one-on-ones, annual reviews, and ongoing coaching.
Mentor BCBAs, RBTs, and fieldwork students; supervise RBT and client hours in alignment with BACB and CASP guidelines; and facilitate weekly team meetings.
Conduct assessments, review client progress, develop and update individualized programs, audit documentation for accuracy and timeliness, and model therapeutic best practices as needed.
Review and approve timecards and scheduling requests, partner with the ABA Training Team on onboarding, and uphold compliance standards for SOAP notes, treatment plans, and reports.
Partner with interdisciplinary teams and leadership to coordinate care, support continuous quality improvement, and foster a supportive and engaged clinic environment.