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Assistant Clinical Director / Clinical Director – Durham, NC
Full-Time | On-Site | $100,000–$160,000 per year (based on experience incentives)
Autism Center of Excellence is expanding leadership capacity within our Durham clinic and seeking an Assistant Clinical Director or Clinical Director, depending on experience. This is a high-impact role overseeing treatment quality, clinical team development, and family support.
Position Summary
- Location: Durham, NC
- Setting: 100% in-clinic
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
- Compensation:
- Assistant Clinical Director: $100,000–$120,000
- Clinical Director: $140,000–$160,000
- (Includes base pay performance incentives)
Key Responsibilities
Assistant Clinical Director Responsibilities
- Support clinical oversight across the Durham clinic
- Coach, mentor, and supervise BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs
- Assist with onboarding and professional development
- Participate in scheduling, operational coordination, and workflow decisions
- Provide clinical support and guidance during escalations
- Contribute to quality assurance and compliance efforts
Clinical Director Responsibilities
- Lead clinic-wide clinical quality, integrity, and compliance
- Serve as the primary escalation point for clinical decisions
- Oversee assessments, treatment planning, and documentation standards
- Lead case reviews, team meetings, and professional development
- Collaborate with leadership on staffing, scheduling, and expansion planning
- Maintain a reduced billable requirement (15 hrs/week) to support leadership
Qualifications
Required (for both levels):
- Active BCBA certification
- Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
- Eligible for or holding NC LBA
- Strong leadership presence and communication skills
Experience Guidance:
- Assistant Clinical Director: 3 years BCBA experience, supervisory experience preferred
- Clinical Director: 4–5 years BCBA experience, prior leadership required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30 hrs/week)
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- CEU support and leadership development
- Dedicated administrative and clinical support teams
Why Leadership at AutismCOE
You'll work in a deeply supportive environment that values high clinical standards, organized systems, strong family communication, and team development.
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We are reviewing candidates for both Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director roles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- BCBA: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BCBA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $160,000