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Clinical Director (BCBA)
Peak Potential Therapy – Northeast Ohio
Full Time | 40 Hours per Week | $100,000 – $125,000 | Leadership Role
Why This Role Stands Out
If you are a BCBA ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape clinical quality, support your team, and build something meaningful, this position offers the opportunity to do that without unnecessary corporate bureaucracy.
At Peak Potential Therapy, we prioritize:
- Strong clinical standards and ethical care
- A supportive and accountable team culture
- Clear structure with room to lead and improve systems
- Stability and long-term growth
This role is designed for a clinician who wants to expand beyond caseload management and have a direct impact on team performance, clinical consistency, and overall operations.
About Us
Peak Potential Therapy is a growing provider of ABA, Speech, and Occupational Therapy services, dedicated to improving the lives of children with autism and related developmental needs. We focus on high-quality, individualized care and building strong relationships with families and our clinical team.
Position Overview
The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing clinical operations across our Sagamore and Norton locations. This role combines clinical leadership with administrative oversight to ensure consistency, accountability, and high-quality service delivery.
You will support and develop BCBAs, provide structure to the clinical team, and partner with leadership to ensure strong staffing, performance, and client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight to BCBAs and RBTs
- Support BCBAs in caseload management, clinical decision making, and problem solving
- Oversee staffing needs, scheduling alignment, and team coverage
- Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and coaching
- Ensure consistency in clinical standards, supervision, and documentation
- Monitor key performance indicators related to clinical quality and team performance
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of clinical staff
- Partner with leadership on operational and clinical strategy
- Assist in managing escalations with families or staff when needed
- Maintain a reduced caseload as appropriate
What This Role Is and Is Not
A true leadership role with influence over clinical quality and team development
A balance of clinical involvement and administrative responsibility
An opportunity to build structure and improve systems
Not purely administrative with no clinical connection
Not a corporate middle management role removed from care
Not a role without accountability or ownership
Qualifications
- BCBA certification required
- Ohio COBA certification required
- Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
- 3–7 years of experience as a BCBA
- Prior experience mentoring or leading clinical staff preferred
- Strong understanding of ABA principles and clinical best practices
- Ability to lead, communicate, and hold others accountable
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
CompensationBenefits
- Salary range: $100,000 – $125,000 based on experience
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Leadership development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative and mission-driven environment
Who This Role Is Ideal For
- A BCBA ready to step into leadership and support other clinicians
- Someone who enjoys mentoring, coaching, and building team culture
- A professional who values structure, accountability, and high standards
- Someone looking to grow into a long-term leadership position
Peak Potential Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career and have a meaningful impact on both clients and the clinical team, we would love to connect.
Apply today!
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000