Clinical Director (Relocation to Boston, MA)

Anna Autism Care•Providence, RI

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is the on-site leader of an ANNA center in Woburn, Massachusetts, overseeing clinical quality, day-to-day operations, and team culture. The center delivers neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) services to children ages 18 months to 6 years. The role combines clinical leadership and supervision with operational ownership, including responsibility for the center’s budget, staffing, scheduling, utilization, and performance. The Clinical Director directly manages BCBAs and serves as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, supporting their supervision, development, and performance. The role reports to the Market Executive Director and is fully on-site, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and no nights, weekends, or travel required. Relocation assistance is provided. The position offers a base salary of $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. ANNA describes opportunities for high-performing Clinical Directors to advance to Senior Clinical Director and other leadership roles. The organization is clinician-owned and mission-driven, and emphasizes evidence-based care, professional development, clinical support, and a supportive team culture.

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, or equivalent graduate-level behavior analyst credential, maintained throughout employment.
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. preferred.
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, including client progress, Behavior Therapist treatment fidelity, BCBA implementation fidelity, and other clinical quality indicators.
Provide individual and group supervision to BCBAs and Behavior Therapists and ensure high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming NDBI services.
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 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 is 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 provide level-two management for Behavior Therapists, including performance management.
Lead hiring and onboarding for the center in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment to engage the team and 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 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 of assessment or treatment tools, case presentations, and conference or research collaborations.