***Generous Signing or Relocation Bonus***

Stride is seeking Clinic Directors (BCBA) in the Lincoln, NE area!

Stride has built a "dream team" of lead clinicians, including thought leaders in the field of ABA, that can provide extraordinary care to Stride's clients and their families. We are seeking mission-driven leaders to collaborate with our clinical team in serving children with autism and their families.

Our full-day, center-based programs allow for predictable and manageable scheduling that results in superior client outcomes and enhanced quality of life for therapists. Stride’s ABA program for preschool learners (ages 2-6) utilizes both structured and natural teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• The Clinic Director will report to their Clinical Supervisor and benefit from consistent access to ongoing, consultative support from Dr. Linda LeBlanc and Dr. Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky.
• Carry a caseload of preschool children and work closely with our Clinical Supervisors and Chief Clinical Officers to drive great outcomes for our young learners.
• Conduct assessments and design/implement individualized treatment plans
• Supervise, train and manage RBTs
• Manage Center Coordinator and collaborate to support successful day-to-day operations
• Empower and coach parents and caregivers
• Deliver and maintain best-in-class quality of clinical outcomes amidst Stride’s anticipated growth

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification (3 years preferred)
• Familiarity with structured and natural teaching strategies for preschool clients.
• Familiarity with various assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, Vineland)
• Experience creating individualized treatment plans with an emphasis on skill acquisition preferred.
• Experience analyzing problem behavior and creating individualized intervention plans to reduce problem behavior preferred.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and professional development
• Ability to empower and coach parents and caregivers
• Alignment with Stride’s Core Principles (detailed below)
• Prior supervision and training of RBTs and/or BCaBAs are preferred
• Experience with children ages 2-6 years is preferred
• Experience in a clinic environment is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual Target Cash Bonus (up to 10% of base salary); >90% of Stride BCBAs have received 100% of Target
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance covered by Stride
• 401(k) program
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Annual Offsite BCBA Retreat
• Focus exclusively on clinical outcomes
• Access to mentorship from Dr. Linda LeBlanc, Dr. Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky and Dr. Ashley Whittington-Barnish
• Generous professional development stipend for continuing education and conference attendance
• Predictable Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM (No nights or weekends!)

Stride’s Core Principles

• Commitment to meaningful outcomes
• Continuous improvement
• Recognizing underserved community needs
• Impact

Stride Autism Centers’ clinical leadership and senior mentors include:

• Dr. Ashley Whittington-Barnish, PhD, LCP, BCBA-D, NCSP: Stride’s Chief Clinical Systems Officer and former University Chair of ABA at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• Dr. Linda LeBlanc, PhD, BCBA-D, LCP: Stride’s Clinical Advisor and Editor in Chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA)
• Dr. Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky, PhD, BCBA-D: Stride’s Clinical Advisor and Professor & Goldstick Family Scholar in the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Kristen Cooper Borkenhagen, BCBA, LMFT: Stride's Chief Clinical Operations Officer and experienced leader of ABA organizations

About Stride

Stride Autism Centers is a mission-driven organization specializing in ABA therapy for preschool children (ages 2-6) with autism spectrum disorder. Stride's clinical and advisory team includes thought leaders in the field of ABA. Stride aims to prepare children for kindergarten through individualized treatment rooted in an intensive, evidence-based therapeutic model. Stride has an unwavering commitment to meaningful outcomes. More info is available at www.stridecenters.com.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Performance bonus

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Can you perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation? The duties include moving freely, quickly and frequently from sitting to standing and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• ABA: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person