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Clinical Director

Clever Bee Academy
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Clinical Director

Clever Bee Academy

Full-Time | On-Site & Community-Based

Reports To: Director of Operations

Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Clever Bee Academy is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Clinical Director to lead the clinical oversight of our Inclusion and Intervention Classrooms across centers. In this role, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services while supporting and developing our clinical team.

The Clinical Director plays a critical leadership role in supervising In-Clinic Managers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), ensuring best practices, compliance, and positive outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.

This position is ideal for a BCBA leader who thrives on mentorship, quality improvement, and building strong, ethical clinical systems.

What You'll Do

Clinical Oversight & Service Delivery

  • Oversee in-clinic and in-home ABA services to ensure high-quality, ethical, and effective care
  • Ensure smooth clinical operations across Inclusion and Intervention Classrooms
  • Monitor assessment processes, treatment plans, and service delivery

Team Leadership & Supervision

  • Provide supervision, mentorship, and professional development for In-Clinic Managers, BCBAs, and RBTs
  • Support staff growth through feedback, coaching, and performance oversight
  • Foster a collaborative, supportive, and positive clinical culture

Collaboration & Operations

  • Partner closely with the Director of Operations to initiate, maintain, and scale client services
  • Develop and implement processes that support BCBA responsibilities and clinical efficiency
  • Support staffing, scheduling, and service continuity

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with BACB ethics, state regulations, and industry standards
  • Maintain accurate documentation and clinical records
  • Complete required state paperwork and support written documentation for grants related to inclusion programming

Continuous Improvement

  • Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes
  • Monitor clinical data and outcomes to inform best practices
  • Support program development that strengthens inclusion services

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the BACB
  • Active Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst credential in good standing
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing as a BCBA, including direct client care
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with professionalism and discretion
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior leadership or management experience within an ABA provider organization
  • Experience working with multiple funding sources for ABA services
  • Familiarity with ABA data collection and practice management systems
  • Experience supporting inclusive classroom or school-based ABA models

Skills That Help You Succeed

  • Clinical leader with strong ethical judgment and decision-making skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
  • Confident communicator who builds trust with staff and families
  • Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Comfortable managing multiple teams, priorities, and programs

Additional Requirements

  • Flexibility to work irregular hours and occasional weekends as needed
  • Ability to meet physical job demands, including lifting clients or equipment and utilizing physical management techniques when required
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record

Why You'll Love Clever Bee Academy

  • Supportive leadership that values collaboration and clear communication
  • A mission-driven organization focused on children, families, and educators
  • Opportunities to make a visible impact on program quality
  • A team environment where structure, support, and growth go hand in hand

Clever Bee Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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