Clinical Director - MD BCBA LBA

EARLY LENS NEUROBEHAVIORAL CENTER•Baltimore, MD

7d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall leadership, quality, and growth of ELNC's clinical services. This executive leadership role oversees all clinical operations, ensures exceptional standards of care, develops clinical staff, and partners with executive leadership to expand programs and improve outcomes for children and families. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced BCBA who excels in leadership, mentorship, operational oversight, and strategic planning while maintaining a strong commitment to evidence-based, ethical practice.

Requirements

Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field
Current BCBA certification
Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or eligibility upon hire
Minimum 5 years of post-certification ABA experience
Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Experience supervising BCBAs and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Strong knowledge of VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PEAK, Vineland, FAST, FBAs, and evidence-based ABA interventions
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience leading center-based ABA programs
Medicaid and commercial insurance expertise
Knowledge of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)
Experience with electronic health records and clinical data systems

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all ABA clinical services across center, home, school, and community settings.
Provide supervision and mentorship to Assistant Clinical Directors, BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and Behavior Technicians.
Review assessments, treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, and clinical documentation.
Ensure services are individualized, data-driven, and implemented with fidelity.
Monitor client outcomes and oversee clinical decision-making.
Maintain compliance with BACB Ethics Code, state regulations, and payer requirements.
Oversee quality assurance, chart audits, utilization reviews, and treatment integrity.
Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
Lead incident reviews, risk management, and corrective action planning.
Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and organizational growth.
Assist with budgeting, staffing, and clinical resource planning.
Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of clinical staff.
Support new program development and expansion initiatives.
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and accountable workplace culture.
Build strong relationships with families and community partners.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, schools, SLPs, OTs, and other providers.
Support caregiver training and interdisciplinary care coordination.