Clinical Director (BCBA)

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Westlake Village, CA

2d•$126,347 - $164,252•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a Site Director to lead all aspects of operations, performance, and culture at a single center. The role leads multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams to deliver whole-child care to families, translating strategic goals into actionable plans while ensuring operational and clinical excellence and fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture. The Site Director owns site-level performance and leads execution of strategic goals in partnership with the Area Director. The position oversees team development, staffing, financial performance, coordination across disciplines, care-model implementation, regulatory compliance, facility readiness, patient concerns, and site initiatives. The director maintains a daily on-site leadership presence during regular business hours and may travel occasionally for trainings, conferences, or area initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a clinical discipline.
At least 5 years of management experience in office settings, preferably in healthcare, leading cross-functional teams.
At least 2 years of P&L management experience.

Nice To Haves

Clinical licensure in a core discipline: Behavior Analysis (BCBA), Speech Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Medical (MD / DO / NP), or Mental Health Counseling (LMFT / LCSW / PsyD / PhD).

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop clinical and administrative leaders across service lines to build a high-performing, collaborative site team.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement aligned with Cortica’s values and care model.
Mentor emerging leaders and ensure succession readiness.
Own site-level performance and align daily operations with clinical, financial, and growth objectives.
Lead execution of site strategic goals with the Area Director, focusing on quality of care, efficiency, and innovation.
Coordinate operational flow across disciplines and optimize resource utilization and patient throughput.
Identify and open roles based on patient demand and site capacity, and participate in interviews and selection.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies and site-level solutions to hiring challenges.
Manage site Profit & Loss performance by monitoring expenses, maintaining financial health, and pursuing revenue and cost-efficiency strategies.
Use financial and productivity data to set targets, inform decisions, and hold teams accountable.
Partner with finance and the Area Director on budget forecasting, invoice validation, and inventory oversight.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical leaders to align with standards set by clinical excellence teams.
Address complex client situations, service issues, and escalations thoughtfully and empathetically.
Ensure the Cortica Care Model is implemented and integrated across site departments.
Oversee regulatory compliance, facility safety, and operational readiness.
Manage the administrative team to ensure the facility meets standards for safety, branding, cleanliness, and clinical excellence.
Oversee timely, professional, and compassionate resolution of patient questions and concerns.
Promote a psychologically safe and physically secure environment for teammates, patients, and visitors.
Lead site implementation of initiatives, pilots, and process changes from area or corporate teams.
Partner with the Area Director and corporate teams on expansion planning, teammate onboarding, and center readiness.
Represent the site in area or company-wide operational leadership meetings as needed.
Maintain a daily on-site leadership presence and ensure leadership coverage during regular business hours.
Lead and participate in site events, trainings, team huddles, and community-building activities.
Travel occasionally for trainings, conferences, or area initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.