Clinical Director (Relocation to Boston, MA)

Anna Autism Care • New Haven, CT

1d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is the on-the-ground leader of ANNA’s center in Woburn, Massachusetts, overseeing clinical excellence, day-to-day operations, and team culture. The center provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based therapy using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) for autistic children ages 18 months to 6 years. The role directly manages BCBAs and serves as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, with responsibility for supervision, development, and performance management. It combines clinical leadership with substantial operational ownership, including the center’s budget, staffing, scheduling, and utilization. This is a fully on-site position reporting to the Market Executive Director, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and no nights, weekends, or travel. Base salary is $115,000–$125,000 per year, with a potential annual quality-of-care bonus and a monthly bonus tied to clinic financial sustainability; bonuses are metrics-based and not guaranteed.

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 in 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. degree.
• 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.
• Provide individual and group supervision to BCBAs and Behavior Therapists and support adherence to ANNA’s neurodiversity-affirming NDBI methodology.
• Supervise BCBAs conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and providing parent coaching.
• Monitor clinical documentation and ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Coach and develop BCBAs and Behavior Therapists.
• Own center performance across growth, utilization, quality of care, staff and caregiver experience, and team engagement.
• Manage 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, and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Directly manage BCBAs and serve as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, including performance management.
• Lead center hiring and onboarding in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that supports team engagement and retention.
• 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 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

• Relocation assistance.
• 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.
• Potential annual bonus 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