Clinical Director - Burleson

THRIVE BEHAVIOR CENTERS LLC•Burleson, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director oversees and manages an ABA center and is responsible for the safe, ethical, and professional delivery of early intervention behavior therapy. The role combines a reduced client caseload with clinical supervision, staff leadership, parent training, and center operations. The Clinical Director reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer and collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer and operations team. The Clinical Director develops individualized treatment plans and measurable goals based on comprehensive client assessments, applied behavior analysis, medical necessity, family input, and diagnostic or educational information. The role includes supervising treatment delivery, adjusting programs in response to client progress, providing direct therapy as needed, supporting families, and completing clinical documentation and insurance authorization reports. The director also oversees staff competency, training, supervision, performance, morale, and professional development, while ensuring compliance with BACB standards and Thrive Behavior Centers policies and procedures. The position leads center clinical operations by monitoring client service utilization, supervision, treatment progress, authorizations, staff performance, and resource use. Performance is assessed through operational compliance, quality of treatment plans and caregiver training, staff development and management, professional relationships, cross-functional collaboration, and responsiveness to questions and needs. The role requires a master’s degree in ABA, Special Education, or a related field; current BCBA certification and LBA license; current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification; and at least two years of experience as a practicing BCBA, including at least one year working in early intervention with children with autism.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA, Special Education, or another related field.
Current BCBA certification and LBA license.
Current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification.
At least 2 years of experience as a practicing BCBA.
At least 1 year of early-intervention experience managing cases for children with autism who are acquiring early learner skills, including functional communication, play, and adaptive skills.
Mastery of ABA science and BCBA techniques, including assessments, treatment plans, supervision, de-escalation, and titration.
Ability to motivate and influence others; significant diplomacy and trustworthiness.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise emails and facilitate meetings.
Excellent judgment and decision-making, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills.
Professional image that promotes Thrive’s culture.
Ability to pass background checks.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the ABA center and ensure the safe, ethical, and professional delivery of early intervention behavior therapy.
Manage a reduced client caseload alongside supervisory responsibilities.
Conduct comprehensive analyses of client needs and develop personalized treatment plans and measurable goals in accordance with the Thrive Behavior Centers Treatment Model.
Develop skill-acquisition goals, function-based Behavior Intervention Plans, replacement-behavior goals, learning-readiness targets, and practical parent-training goals.
Use appropriate assessment tools, such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, PEAK, and FBA, to evaluate client skills and progress and meet funder requirements.
Provide ongoing case management, supervise client sessions with Behavior Technicians, assess intervention effectiveness, and update goals, protocols, and programs based on client response.
Ensure clients receive services in the least restrictive learning environment appropriate to their needs.
Prepare timely program modifications, progress updates, and insurance authorization reports; ensure reports are completed to center standards and submitted on time.
Provide direct ABA therapy as needed and assist clients with physical needs and personal care, including lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Train and supervise Behavior Technicians, Behavior Analyst Interns, and other employees using behavior-analytic principles and techniques.
Assess staff competency in therapeutic skills, client engagement, and session activities; provide supervision and learning opportunities for interns pursuing BCBA certification.
Provide parent education and training, respond to parent concerns with evidence-based information, offer referrals and resources when appropriate, and provide regular progress updates and session-observation opportunities.
Use Behavior Skills Training to teach ABA strategies and promote generalization and maintenance of skills; establish and track parent goals that increase client independence and parent independence.
Understand and manage client funder authorization requirements to obtain and maintain medically necessary ABA services.
Use Central Reach Clinical Management Software to maintain client programs, protocols, and datasheets.
Model behavior consistent with Thrive Behavior Centers’ mission, values, ethical standards, policies, privacy regulations, and respect for client dignity.
Manage clinical schedules and track client billable-hour use, Behavior Technician supervision, and client progress to support optimal outcomes and compliance with TBC and BACB guidelines.
Complete assigned tasks and requirements for the Chief Clinical Officer and leadership team thoroughly and on time, including billable-hour requirements.
Lead the center to support client and employee well-being; oversee and optimize clinical staff morale, performance, retention, and professional development.
Develop or oversee relevant employee training, conduct regular clinical competency assessments and performance reviews, and implement performance management as needed.
Identify and mentor staff with potential for growth and additional responsibilities; promote teamwork, effective communication, feedback, and timely resolution of interpersonal challenges.
Gather staff feedback on morale, clinical support, and policies and procedures, and present strategies to the Chief Clinical Officer as appropriate.
Ensure certified clinical staff receive appropriate supervision to gain or maintain certifications, including RBT supervision and competency assessments and BCBA-intern learning opportunities.
Oversee Clinical Supervisors and evaluate client treatment, authorization reports, billable-hour utilization, and use of time and resources.
Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and operations team to support center operations, use resources effectively, remain within budget constraints, and follow operational policies and procedures.
Maintain professional relationships, respond to questions and needs with an average response time of 24 hours or less, and support continuous improvement through audits and ongoing evaluations.
Adhere to applicable policies, procedures, regulations, training, and annual compliance requirements.