Clinical Director (Relocation to Boston, MA)

Anna Autism Care • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is the on-the-ground leader of an ANNA center in Woburn, Massachusetts, serving children ages 18 months to 6 years. This 100% on-site role leads clinical quality, day-to-day operations, and team culture for a center delivering neurodiversity-affirming, play-based care using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI). The position combines clinical leadership and supervision with substantial responsibility for center performance, staffing, scheduling, utilization, and budget.

The Clinical Director directly manages BCBAs and serves as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, supporting their supervision, development, and performance. The role works with centralized Talent Acquisition, HR, and Finance teams, and collaborates with ANNA’s clinical and operational leadership. The position reports to the Market Executive Director.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no nights, weekends, or travel. The base salary is $115,000–$125,000 annually. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus of up to $3,000 tied to quality of care and a monthly bonus tied to clinic financial sustainability; these bonuses are metrics-based and not guaranteed. Relocation assistance is provided.

ANNA describes itself as a clinician-owned, mission-driven organization focused on neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based services. Its stated values are Excellent Care, Kindness, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Growth. Clinical Directors who perform at a high level may advance to Senior Clinical Director or pursue other growth opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in ABA.
• At least 5 years of post-credential experience providing, supervising, or administering ABA services to children with autism spectrum disorder as a credentialed BCBA.
• An active Massachusetts LABA license in good standing, maintained throughout employment, or an equivalent graduate-level behavior analyst credential.
• Master’s-level clinician.
• Experience with clinical leadership and supervision of BCBAs and/or Behavior Therapists.
• Extensive experience working with children under age 6.
• Commitment to a neurodiversity-affirming approach to clinical services.
• Comfort with operational responsibilities such as budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and utilization management.
• Experience with insurance-based services and knowledge of insurance billing requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D.
• Experience with Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions, such as ESDM, PRT, or JASPER.
• Prior experience owning the full operational performance of a center, unit, or department, including budget, staffing, and KPIs.
• In-depth knowledge of behavioral assessment and intervention.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online file storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client progress, Behavior Therapist treatment fidelity, BCBA implementation fidelity, and other clinical quality indicators to support effective, consistent, evidence-based care.
• Provide individual and group supervision to BCBAs and Behavior Therapists, supporting high-quality service delivery and adherence to ANNA’s neurodiversity-affirming NDBI methodology.
• Supervise BCBAs conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and delivering parent coaching.
• Monitor clinical documentation and ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Coach and develop BCBAs and Behavior Therapists and support their career growth.
• Own center performance across growth, utilization, quality of care, staff and caregiver experience, and team engagement.
• Manage day-to-day center operations, including staffing, scheduling, supply ordering, facilities, and budget.
• Manage team utilization and coach BCBAs whose utilization falls below expectations.
• Partner with centralized Talent Acquisition, HR, and Finance teams on hiring, employee relations, and clinic finances while owning center outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming space for children and families.
• Directly manage BCBAs and serve as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, including performance management.
• Lead hiring and onboarding for the center in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes engagement and reduces turnover.
• Work with clinical and operational leadership to assess staffing and training needs and support team development.
• Participate in individual and group supervision with clinical leadership.
• Communicate proactively with the clinical team and families.
• Guide the development and revision of clinical policies and procedures, aligning clinical best practices with operational decisions.
• Participate in clinical development and research activities when available, such as program development, pilots of assessment or treatment tools, case presentations, and conference or research collaborations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Separate paid sick time of 40 hours per year.
• Vacation time of 80–140 hours per year, increasing with tenure.
• Annual stipend for CEUs and conference attendance.
• Ongoing supervision and training.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual bonus potential of up to $3,000 tied to quality of care; metrics-based and not guaranteed.
• Monthly bonus tied to clinic financial sustainability; metrics-based and not guaranteed.
• Quarterly team outings and frequent celebrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior