Clinical Director, Braintree

Anna Autism Care • Braintree, MA

1d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is the on-site leader of an ANNA center in Braintree, Massachusetts, responsible for clinical excellence, day-to-day operations, and team culture. The center provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) services to autistic children ages 18 months to 6 years. The role combines clinical leadership and supervision with substantial operational ownership, including responsibility for staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and utilization.

The Clinical Director directly manages BCBAs and serves as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists. They oversee clinical quality and service delivery, team development and performance, center operations and financial health, and the experience of staff, caregivers, and families. The position reports to the Market Executive Director and is fully on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no nights, weekends, or travel required. Base salary is $115,000–$125,000 annually, with potential quality-of-care and clinic-performance bonuses.

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 ownership of 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, supporting high-quality service delivery and adherence to neurodiversity-affirming NDBI methods.
• 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, including supporting their career growth.
• 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 Talent Acquisition, HR, and Finance while remaining accountable for center outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Directly manage BCBAs and provide level-two management of Behavior Therapists, including performance management.
• Lead hiring and onboarding in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment and help reduce turnover.
• Work with clinical and operational leadership to assess staffing and training needs and support team development initiatives.
• 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, 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.
• 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