Clinical Director (Relocation to Woburn, MA)

Anna Autism Care•New York, NY

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

ANNA is hiring an on-site, center-based Clinical Director to lead its Woburn, Massachusetts clinic, which serves autistic children ages 18 months to 6 years. ANNA provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based therapy using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI). The Clinical Director is the center’s on-the-ground leader, accountable for clinical excellence, daily operations, and team culture. The role combines clinical leadership and supervision with substantial operational ownership. The Clinical Director directly manages BCBAs and serves as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, overseeing supervision, professional development, and performance. The position also owns the center’s budget, staffing, scheduling, utilization, growth, quality of care, staff and caregiver experience, and team engagement. The Clinical Director partners with centralized Talent Acquisition, HR, and Finance teams, as well as ANNA’s clinical and operational leadership. The position reports to the Market Executive Director and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with no nights, weekends, or travel. The advertised base salary is $115,000–$125,000 per year, with a potential annual quality-of-care bonus of up to $3,000 and a monthly bonus tied to clinic financial sustainability; bonuses are metrics-based and not guaranteed. Relocation assistance is provided. ANNA describes a growth path to Senior Clinical Director for Clinical Directors who perform at a high level in clinical quality, operations, and team leadership. Additional opportunities may be available as the organization grows.

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 owning 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 clinical quality, client progress, treatment fidelity, and other indicators to ensure consistent, effective, evidence-based care.
Provide individual and group supervision to BCBAs and Behavior Therapists and ensure 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 the center’s performance in 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 hiring and onboarding for the center in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and engaging work environment.
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, case presentations, and conference or research collaborations.