Clinical Director (Relocation to Boston, MA)

Anna Autism Care•Hartford, CT

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is the on-the-ground leader of an ANNA center in Woburn, Massachusetts, serving children ages 18 months to 6 years. ANNA provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based therapy using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI). The role combines clinical leadership and supervision with substantial operational ownership, including responsibility for the center’s clinical quality, day-to-day operations, team culture, budget, staffing, scheduling, and utilization. The Clinical Director directly manages BCBAs and serves as a level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, supporting supervision, development, and performance. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position reporting to the Market Executive Director, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and no nights, weekends, or travel.

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 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 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 support 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 center performance across growth, utilization, quality of care, staff and caregiver experience, and team engagement.
Manage day-to-day 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 on hiring, employee relations, and clinic finances, while owning center outcomes.
Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming space 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 with Talent Acquisition.
Foster a collaborative, supportive, 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 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, tool pilots, case presentations, and conference or research collaborations.

Benefits

Relocation assistance.
Annual bonus potential of up to $3,000 tied to Quality of Care; bonus compensation is metrics-based and not guaranteed.
Monthly bonus tied to clinic financial sustainability; bonus compensation is metrics-based and not guaranteed.
Comprehensive health, dental, and 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.
Quarterly team outings and frequent celebrations.