Primary Clinic Location: Lawrenceville, GAService Areas: Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb, Dougherty, Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Lowndes, and Spaulding Counties

Are you a visionary clinical leader ready to make a statewide impact? We are seeking a dynamic State Director in Georgia to lead operations, elevate clinical quality, and empower teams across the state.

As a clinically led organization, our decisions are guided by best practices, ethical standards, and meaningful outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. This is more than an operational leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape programs, develop leaders, and drive measurable impact.

The State Director holds full oversight of services throughout Georgia, including:

• Staff Leadership & Development – Inspire, mentor, and strengthen multidisciplinary teams
• Financial Oversight – Manage budgets, monitor performance, and ensure fiscal responsibility
• Operational Excellence – Oversee daily operations and statewide service delivery
• Compliance & Quality Assurance – Ensure strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Program Growth & Evaluation – Collect, analyze, and interpret data to enhance service delivery and outcomes

We’re looking for a confident, experienced leader who demonstrates:

• Active BCBA credential and licensure in the State of Georgia (required)
• Strong management and supervisory expertise
• Proven clinical leadership experience
• Deep knowledge of community-based services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
• Experience implementing and overseeing evidence-based practices
• Ability to interpret data for program development and performance improvement
• A leadership style centered on team development, accountability, and results

• Clinically driven culture where quality comes first
• Executive leadership that understands and values clinical excellence
• Opportunity to lead at scale while maintaining a people-first approach
• Meaningful work that transforms lives across the state

If you are a strategic thinker, passionate about developing people and programs, and ready to lead with integrity and impact — we would love to connect.

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• Have a working knowledge of all funding sources for all service sites throughout the state.• Knowledge of funding source regulations and specifications.• Participate in the development of the annual operating and capital budget for the state.• Ensure 100% implementation of all company accounting policies.• Ensure all sites develop and fully implement a targeted recruitment and retention plan.• Ensure all Human Resource and training policies are implemented which includes ensuring that each employee has a complete chart with all state, federal, and program required training and documents.• Hire, supervise, reward, discipline and evaluate all direct reports timely and effectively.• Ensure all service sites are in compliance with all state and federal regulations.• Participate in all audits and reviews conducted by external sources.• Develop a written internal growth plan for the state.• Oversee new business opportunities and development throughout the state.• Develop and maintain contact with state and regional waiver staff, support coordinator/case management entities, waiver providers, etc.• Work with business analysts and others to ensure month end close in complete.• Ensure client charts are complete and meet state and federal requirements.• Will keep clinical skills sharp by keeping an agreed upon caseload of customers.• Responsible for mandatory reporting of the state incident reports, complete follow-up to ensure timely closure of incidents reported.• Other duties as assigned

• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed in Georgia or Licensed Psychologist.• Must have experience with behavioral intervention, and/or a strong educational emphasis on the principles of learning and developmental psychology.• Five or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behaviorally challenged population.• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role providing staff direction and training as well as program development and oversight is required.• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.• Can reside anywhere in the state but must be willing to travel as needed.