Clinical Director

GBE Alliance•Hopkinsville, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

GBE Alliance is comprised of a network of licensed professionals who specialize in autism spectrum disorders to provide telehealth and direct services for individuals with autism and their families - paving the way for a brighter future. We pride ourselves on being an all-encompassing resource, providing autism evaluations for a clinical diagnosis, ABA treatment, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Experts in the field have formed an alliance to help families around the globe in a convenient online format or face-to-face. Join our team of passionate professionals and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing clinical operations and clinical administrative functions within assigned clinic(s). This role provides clinical leadership to ensure high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based ABA services while supporting staff development, clinical quality, and treatment integrity. The Clinical Director works in close partnership with the Operations Director, who oversees the general business operations of the clinic. The Clinical Director and Operations Director collaborate as members of the functional Director Dyad, ensuring coordinated decision-making and aligned execution across clinical and operational domains.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a closely related field required.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) .
Tennessee Behavior Analyst License / Kentucky Behavior Analyst License preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing as a BCBA.
Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision, leadership, and data-based decision-making.
Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and ability to work effectively within a leadership team.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and improving outcomes for children and families.
Successful completion of a background check and required screenings.
Willingness to work onsite 2-3 full days per week on reoccurring schedule.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, twist, reach overhead, pull, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to engage in occasional running and physical prompting as required by the clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

Tennessee Behavior Analyst License / Kentucky Behavior Analyst License preferred

Responsibilities

Provide clinical management and oversight to a team of BCBAs, Behavior Technicians, and Registered Behavior Technicians.
Serve as the lead clinician or primary reviewer for initial assessments and the development, review, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans grounded in ABA principles.
Ensure treatment integrity, ethical practice, and compliance with BACB Ethical Code standards, state regulations, payer requirements, and organizational clinical policies.
Monitor client progress through systematic review of behavioral data; problem-solve and provide clinical direction when insufficient progress toward outcomes is identified.
Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, as assigned, which may include direct assessment, supervision, and treatment.
Promote a therapeutic, assent-focused environment in which client input and clinical appropriateness are actively considered in treatment planning and implementation.
Oversee clinical administrative systems and trackers, including technician level tracking, BT/RBT credential monitoring, client level systems, and city BCBA trackers.
Execute and enforce clinical policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant service delivery.
Establish, implement, and monitor quality assurance processes related to clinical performance, documentation integrity, and treatment effectiveness.
Conduct regular reviews of client progress, treatment outcomes, and clinical documentation; direct adjustments as clinically indicated.
Oversee the collection, review, and analysis of clinical data to inform treatment decisions and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation across clinical teams.
Supervise, train, and mentor BCBAs and clinical staff to support skill development, professional growth, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
Conduct performance evaluations for BCBAs, Assistant Clinical Directors, and ABA Supervisors, focusing on clinical competencies, treatment integrity, and client outcomes.
Pinpoint staff performance variables that directly support meaningful, measurable client progress.
Conduct and/or oversee staff and caregiver trainings.
Promote a culture of ongoing professional development through continued education, literature review, and participation in relevant conferences and workshops.
Regularly reference behavior analytic literature to inform clinical decision-making and program development.
Collaborate closely with the Operations Director as part of the functional Director Dyad to support coordinated clinic functioning and aligned decision-making.
Communicate with administrative teams to support clinical records management, authorization tracking, and payer-related clinical requirements.
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals (e.g., speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educational staff) to support coordinated care when applicable.
Attend leadership meetings and actively contribute to clinical planning, problem-solving, and cross-functional initiatives.
Participate in service, quality, and growth initiatives through clinical leadership and implementation support.
Address sensitive employee relations matters related to clinical performance and conduct professionally and ethically, independently or in collaboration with Human Resources.