Center Based Clinical Director/Lead BCBA

Triumph ABA • Raleigh, NC

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

Triumph ABA is seeking an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with active North Carolina LBA licensure to serve as their Clinical Director / Lead BCBA for their growing Raleigh center. This is a hands-on, client-facing clinical leadership position focused on providing ethical, effective, and compassionate ABA services. The role involves primary clinical leadership and oversight for ABA services, maintaining a client caseload, and providing direct BCBA services. The Clinical Director will focus on clinical leadership, client outcomes, staff development, and quality of care, while the Center Manager handles administrative and operational functions. The position starts part-time, with potential for increased hours and compensation as the center grows.

Requirements

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
• Current and active North Carolina Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) licensure, as required to provide services in North Carolina.
• Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of ABA principles, functional behavior assessment, treatment planning, behavior intervention plans, data analysis, and clinical supervision.
• Experience providing clinical supervision and developing clinical staff.
• Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder and/or related developmental needs.
• Strong understanding of ethical, regulatory, documentation, and payer requirements within ABA services.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound independent clinical decisions while collaborating effectively with operational leadership.
• Ability and willingness to provide direct client-facing clinical services.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Clinical Director, Lead BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director, or similar clinical leadership experience.
• Experience supporting the growth of a center-based ABA program.
• Experience with Medicaid and/or commercial insurance requirements.
• Experience developing clinical systems, training programs, or quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned client caseload and provide direct BCBA services consistent with client treatment plans and payer requirements.
• Conduct and/or oversee functional behavior assessments, reassessments, treatment planning, and behavior intervention planning.
• Review client data and make clinically appropriate programming recommendations based on individualized treatment needs.
• Monitor client progress and modify programming when clinically indicated.
• Provide caregiver training and support to help families understand treatment goals, interventions, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with families, schools, healthcare providers, and other members of the client's care team when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation for assigned clients.
• Serve as the primary clinical leader for the Raleigh center.
• Provide clinical oversight for ABA programming and services delivered through the center.
• Guide clinical decisions related to treatment planning, programming, client progress, and clinical recommendations.
• Ensure treatment plans are individualized, medically necessary, data-driven, and consistent with applicable ABA standards and ethical requirements.
• Review client progress and clinical data and provide direction when treatment modifications are needed.
• Support appropriate client intake, clinical readiness, transitions in care, and continuity of services.
• Provide clinical input regarding staffing, caseload needs, and client assignments as the center grows.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and ongoing support to BCBAs and behavior technicians, as applicable.
• Ensure clinical staff implement treatment plans with appropriate fidelity and maintain professional and clinical standards.
• Observe clinical services and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and performance support.
• Identify clinical training needs and assist with developing and implementing training initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, ethical practice, and continuous clinical improvement.
• Support the professional development of BCBAs and behavior technicians within the scope of the role.
• Maintain high standards for clinical quality, documentation, and service delivery.
• Support compliance with BACB ethical requirements, North Carolina requirements, payer expectations, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality assurance activities as appropriate.
• Identify clinical risks or quality concerns and work collaboratively with organizational leadership to address them.
• Ensure appropriate clinical supervision and documentation standards are maintained.
• Support consistent implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Support effective communication and collaboration among BCBAs, behavior technicians, families, schools, and other members of the client's care team.
• Provide clinical guidance when complex client or family situations arise.
• Support parent/caregiver training and effective communication regarding treatment goals and recommendations.
• Collaborate with healthcare and educational professionals when clinically appropriate and authorized.
• Partner closely with the Center Manager, who will oversee the administrative and operational functions of the center.
• Maintain clear communication regarding clinical staffing needs, scheduling considerations, client readiness, and matters that affect clinical service delivery.
• Collaborate with recruiting, care coordination, compliance, and organizational leadership as the center grows.
• Provide clinical input into center growth while maintaining appropriate standards for quality and client care.
• Help establish and maintain a strong clinical culture within the Raleigh center.

Benefits

• Opportunity to increase clinical hours and overall compensation as client volume and caseload grow.
• Hybrid work arrangement with up to 50% remote work potentially available.
• Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) for all applicants and employees, providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level