Clinical Director - BCBA
About The Position
At Opal Autism Centers, we are building a different kind of clinical leadership environment focused on ethical care, sustainable clinical practices, operational stability, and long-term leadership growth. As an independently owned, center-based ABA organization, we are committed to creating an environment where Clinical Directors feel empowered to lead strong teams, maintain high clinical standards, and drive meaningful outcomes without sacrificing clinical integrity or personal well-being. Our Clinical Directors serve as both clinical and operational leaders, helping shape center culture, mentor clinicians, support sustainable growth, and ensure children and families receive high-quality, compassionate care. This role combines clinical oversight, leadership development, operational collaboration, and strategic problem-solving to help ensure strong client outcomes, sustainable clinical practices, and a positive team culture. You will oversee clinical operations, support compliance with ethical and best-practice standards, mentor BCBAs and RBTs, and help foster an environment centered on collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care. Clinical Directors maintain a manageable direct caseload while also supporting operational performance, team development, and long-term center success.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field
- Current and active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a BCBA working directly with individuals with autism
- Minimum of 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or people-management experience within ABA or a related healthcare setting
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Commitment to compassionate, family-centered, and ethical care
Nice To Haves
- LBA licensure (if applicable by state)
- Experience leading center-based ABA operations
- Experience supporting clinician development and mentorship
- Experience with clinical quality oversight, audits, and documentation review
- Experience with workforce planning, scheduling collaboration, and retention strategies
- Familiarity with EMR systems and clinical documentation platforms
Responsibilities
- Lead as a clinical expert in providing high-quality ABA services for children with autism and their families.
- Oversee clinical operations.
- Support compliance with ethical and best-practice standards.
- Mentor BCBAs and RBTs.
- Foster an environment centered on collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care.
- Maintain a manageable direct caseload.
- Support operational performance, team development, and long-term center success.
- Shape center culture.
- Mentor clinicians.
- Support sustainable growth.
- Ensure children and families receive high-quality, compassionate care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and additional investment options
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cell phone stipend (if applicable)
- Travel reimbursement (if applicable)
- Clinical tools & technology provided
- Support for continued clinical and leadership growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized trainings
- $1,000 annual CEU stipend
- Certification reimbursement opportunities
- University tuition discounts through partnerships with: Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, Purdue Global and more!
- Ongoing clinical, leadership, operational, and compliance-focused training opportunities
- Protected breaks and workplace accommodations, including: Lactation accommodations (PUMP Act compliant), ADA and religious accommodations
- Flex days built into scheduling
- 160 hours PTO annually (increases with tenure)
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid bereavement leave
- Protected & Extended Leave Options: FMLA (12 weeks job-protected leave), Military leave (USERRA-protected), etc.
- Full administrative and operational support teams
- Sustainable caseload philosophy
- Retention Bonus: $5,000
- Annual Bonus Opportunity: Earn up to ~15% of salary
- Relocation support
- Sign-on or retention incentives
- Assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations
- Contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for their certification exam
- Referral bonuses up to $1,000 per referral — no cap!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
