Center Director- BCBA

Center Director

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)| Full-Time

About ABI New England

At ABI, our mission is to improve the quality of life of all who we serve. We embrace a culture of inclusivity and continuously work to hire, train, and develop a team that shares our commitment to making a positive impact in our community. Our work is grounded in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and every day we apply our passion for science to help change lives.

Position Summary

ABI New England is seeking an experienced BCBA and clinical leader to serve as a Center Director. The Center Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical services, developing and supporting team members, optimizing staff and client utilization, and maintaining effective center operations.

This position provides clinical leadership and mentorship to BCBAs and behavior technicians while partnering closely with operational, scheduling, administrative, and regional leadership. The Center Director fosters a positive center culture, supports client and family satisfaction, maintains clinical and regulatory standards, and helps the center achieve organizational goals. The role also maintains a clinical presence through supervision, treatment planning, parent training, assessments, and support of client caseloads as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and ongoing support to BCBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and Behavior Technicians (BTs).
• Supervise and evaluate BCBA performance through regular clinical check-ins, direct supervision, treatment-plan review, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Manage BCBA caseload assignments and support effective staff-to-client matching and utilization.
• Lead and participate in clinical and center team meetings while maintaining strong communication with regional leadership.
• Support mentorship and professional development programs for BCBAs, supervisees, and clinical team members.
• Monitor clinical quality and promote adherence to BACB standards, Massachusetts licensing requirements, payer requirements, internal protocols, and organizational best practices.
• Partner with scheduling and administrative teams to support staffing, client coverage, referral and intake flow, authorizations, and efficient center operations.
• Monitor BCBA, RBT, and BT performance, development, engagement, and support needs, providing coaching and corrective feedback when appropriate.
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing BCBAs and Behavior Technicians as needed.
• Partner with HR and leadership to address employee performance and workplace concerns in alignment with organizational values.
• Support families by addressing clinical or service concerns that require Center Director involvement.
• Maintain appropriate billable clinical involvement through supervision, treatment planning, parent training, assessments, and transitional caseload support.
• Ensure continuity of clinical services during staff transitions, leaves, vacations, and center growth.
• Identify and implement improvements to clinical programming, workflows, operational systems, and collaboration across teams.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable center culture focused on excellent outcomes for clients, families, and employees.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, with at least five years of BCBA certification.
• Current licensure as an Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in Massachusetts.
• At least three years of active experience working as a LABA/BCBA with demonstrated job competency.
• At least eight years of experience in ABA or a directly related field.
• Strong clinical judgment and demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Full-time availability and scheduling flexibility based on center needs.
• Ability to successfully complete a CORI background check and provide professional references.

Preferred

• Previous management or formal leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Weekly work-from-home day.
• 3 weeks PTO and 1 week sick time.
• Quarterly bonus incentives.
• Health and dental insurance.
• In-house CEUs, conference reimbursements, and additional professional development perks.
• Administrative support team to assist with scheduling.
• Company-issued computer.
• Mileage reimbursement, when applicable.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Referral bonus program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Stamina for extended periods of activity, including meetings, site visits, and leadership engagements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At ABI, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We celebrate and value diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic background, and cultural heritage.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000