Clinical Director with Board Certified behavior analyst certification

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director to lead and oversee our healthcare operations with passion and precision. In this pivotal role, you will drive clinical excellence, ensure compliance with industry standards, and foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient care and staff development. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of our clinical services, maintaining high-quality standards, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated healthcare professional eager to make a meaningful impact within a thriving organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and direction for all ABA programs, ensuring services align with the organization’s mission, ethical standards, and payer/regulatory requirements (e.g., BACB, Medicaid, Carelon/CareFirst, BHCOE).
• Oversee clinical quality and integrity by reviewing and approving assessments, treatment plans, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), skill acquisition programs, progress reports, and discharge reports.
• Supervise and mentor BCBAs and Registered Behavior Technicians, including oversight of case management, clinical decision-making, documentation standards, and competency development.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines, including BACB ethics codes, state licensure laws, insurance regulations, and accreditation standards (such as BHCOE).
• Develop, implement, and refine clinical policies and workflows (e.g., supervision procedures, documentation timelines, treatment planning protocols, crisis management processes, onboarding/training).
• Collaborate with administrative leadership (HR, Billing, Scheduling, Credentialing) to ensure efficient staffing, caseload distribution, scheduling, and service delivery.
• Conduct data-driven reviews of client progress, program effectiveness, and clinical outcomes; implement improvements based on trends, audits, and feedback.
• Lead parent training initiatives, ensuring caregivers receive high-quality support aligned with treatment goals and behavior-analytic best practices.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of clinical staff to foster growth, professionalism, and adherence to ABA best practices.
• Support community and interdisciplinary collaboration, including coordination with schools, pediatricians, and related service providers to enhance client outcomes.

Requirements

• BCBA certification and state licensure (LBA) required; extensive ABA clinical experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong background in Applied Behavior Analysis, including assessment (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, FA/FBA), treatment planning, data-based decision making, and behavior reduction strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with experience supervising BCBAs, RBTs, and/or clinical teams.
• Thorough understanding of payer requirements, authorization processes, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance within ABA service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain clinical concepts clearly to staff, caregivers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and high clinical quality.
• Experience with BHCOE accreditation standards is preferred but not required.

Join Our Team

Become a Clinical Director and lead a growing, mission-driven ABA organization committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based services. We support your professional development, value your expertise, and provide an environment where your leadership directly enhances the lives of the clients and families we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,674.41 - $120,403.59 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenbelt, MD 20770

Salary : $100,674 - $120,404