Clinical Director, Boston

Anna Autism Care•Boston, MA

3d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is the on-the-ground leader of an ANNA center in Greater Boston, overseeing 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 directly manages BCBAs and serves as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, with responsibility for supervision, staff development, and performance management. It combines clinical leadership with substantial operational ownership, including management of the center’s budget, staffing, scheduling, utilization, and performance. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with no nights, weekends, or travel. The position reports to the Market Executive Director.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in ABA, including 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 in 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 managing operational responsibilities such as budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and utilization.
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 clinical indicators to support effective, consistent, evidence-based care.
Provide individual and group supervision to BCBAs and Behavior Therapists, supporting high-quality services and adherence to ANNA’s neurodiversity-affirming NDBI approach.
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, supporting their career growth.
Own the center’s 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 owning center outcomes related to hiring, employee relations, and finances.
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 center hiring and onboarding in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
Foster a collaborative, supportive work environment that engages staff and reduces turnover.
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 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.