Executive Clinical Director

Puzzle Box Academy•Melbourne, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Puzzle Box Academy is part of an integrated network of schools and clinical programs serving neurodivergent learners through evidence-based clinical practice, compassionate teaching, and individualized support. We're looking for an experienced clinical leader to provide organization-wide clinical leadership across all programs and locations. This is a true executive leadership role; not a caseload-plus-administration hybrid.

Requirements

BCBA Pathway (BCBA-D welcomed): Active BCBA certification in good standing, Master's or doctoral degree in ABA, psychology, education, or related field, 5+ years post-certification experience leading multiple BCBAs/RBT teams
Clinical Psychologist Pathway: Doctoral-level psychologist with active/unrestricted FL license (or ability to obtain before start), Documented leadership experience in autism, developmental disabilities, or related pediatric behavioral health
Psychiatrist Pathway: MD/DO with active/unrestricted FL license (or ability to obtain before start), Board certified/eligible in psychiatry (ABMS/AOA); child & adolescent psychiatry training strongly preferred, Substantial clinical-leadership experience in autism/developmental disabilities/pediatric behavioral health
All candidates: 5+ years of clinical experience with substantial supervisory/leadership responsibility
Proven track record managing multiple BCBAs or senior clinicians and leading teams that include RBTs
Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, insurance authorization, payer compliance, and QA
Excellent communication skills with clinicians, families, and executives

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Clinical/Medical/Regional Director
Multi-site or school-based experience
EHR and outcomes-reporting experience

Responsibilities

Set and uphold clinical standards across all programs, overseeing treatment plans, assessments, and documentation quality
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, payer contracts, credentialing standards, and applicable regulations
Directly manage, mentor, and develop ~8 BCBAs, who in turn supervise ~35 RBTs
Build scalable clinical systems and a culture of accountability and ethical practice
Serve as the senior clinical voice for families and partner with HR on clinical hiring and retention
Collaborate with the CEO/COO on payer strategy, program development, and organizational growth
Report directly to the COO