Clinical Director - Center Based

Children's Specialized ABA

$115K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in New Jersey
  • Minimum 3 years of BCBA experience, including staff supervision
  • Completion of BACB supervision training
  • Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical operations and ensure high-quality services
  • Develop and oversee ABA programming across the center
  • Analyze clinical data for continuous improvement
  • Supervise and coach BCBAs and RBTs for quality care
  • Guide onboarding and professional development for clinical staff
  • Collaborate with the Center Administrator on daily operational tasks
  • Partner with families to create individualized care plans
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate care with professionals

Benefits

  • Up to 29 paid days off in your first year
  • Comprehensive medical benefits with options for dependent coverage
  • Free life insurance policy
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Company discount program for various entertainment and services
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Join Us as a Clinical Director in our Clifton EI Center!

As Clinical Director, you will lead clinical operations and ensure high-quality services for children in their most critical developmental years. You'll serve as both a mentor and a visionary, supporting our talented BCBAs and behavior technicians while shaping evidence-based programming aligned with the unique needs of each child and family. You will be working closely with the Regional Clinical Director.

What You'll Do:
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Oversee the development and fidelity of ABA programming across the center.
  • Review and analyze clinical data to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure quality care by supervising BCBAs and RBTs through observation, coaching, and feedback.
  • Guide onboarding and development for all new clinical team members.
  • Collaborate with the Center Administrator on daily operations.
  • Supervision & Staff Development
  • Provide regular, meaningful supervision to RBTs and BCBAs.
  • Lead monthly BCBA meetings and foster a culture of learning and excellence.
  • Ensure compliance with the BACB supervision and ethical standards.
  • Collaboration & Family Engagement
  • Partner with families, caregivers, and professionals to create individualized, consistent care plans.
  • Participate and support in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate care with allied professionals.
  • Maintain open, compassionate communication with families throughout the treatment journey.

What You'll Need
  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in New Jersey
  • Minimum 3 years of BCBA experience, including staff supervision.
  • Completion of BACB supervision training.
  • Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children (e.g., bending, floor play, lifting up to 40 lbs).
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Work Location & Hours:

This is a full-time position out of our Clifton, NJ Early Intervention Center, and typical working hours are M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Here's what you can expect:
  • Up to 29 paid days off in your first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays); earned on an accrual basis, paid time off increases with tenure
  • Comprehensive benefits including FREE medical (for employee, buy-up for dependent/partner coverage), voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and more!
  • Free 50k life insurance policy.
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Company discount program - discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports ticks and more.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $115,000 - $130,000 per year.

Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.

Salary Description

$115,000 - $130,000

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