ABA Clinical Director

My Team ABA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Three weeks PTO

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

My Team ABA is seeking a Clinical Director in Baltimore to drive strategic growth, payer relations, and community partnerships in ABA services. You’ll lead provider relationships, credentialing, and network expansion while developing a high-performing clinical and operational team.

We offer a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and flexible scheduling to support a family-centered approach and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Behavioral Science, Psychology, ABA or related field.
• BCBA certification (active).
• LBA license active in Maryland.
• At least 2 years in business development, partnerships, strategic growth or related leadership in ABA.
• Experience with Medicaid and commercial payer processes preferred.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across business development, payer relations, and community partnerships.
• Identify, develop, and maintain payer relationships with Medicaid and commercial payers.
• Support credentialing, payer contracting, and network participation.
• Navigate insurance networks to expand ABA services.
• Lead outreach to referral sources, healthcare providers, schools, and community orgs.
• Build long-term partnerships to support access to ABA services.
• Oversee hiring and workforce development for BCBAs, RBTs, and staff.
• Apply OBM principles and data-driven strategies to improve performance.

Education

Master's degree in Education, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field

Experience with ABA agency expansion, business development, or healthcare services

Strong project management skills

Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building

Tools

CRM systems

Data reporting platforms

Job description

Clinical Director — Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Ready to take your ABA leadership career to the next level? Join My Team ABA as a Clinical Director and help shape the future of quality, family-centered ABA services in Baltimore, Maryland — while receiving a $1,250 sign-on bonus!

We’re looking for an experienced BCBA and strategic leader who is passionate about expanding access to high-quality ABA services, building meaningful community and payer partnerships, and developing teams that make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you’re ready to combine your clinical expertise with leadership, business development, and organizational growth, we’d love to have you on our team.

Why Join My Team ABA?

Make a Meaningful Impact

At My Team ABA, our mission is centered on creating meaningful and positive change for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

As Clinical Director, you’ll have the opportunity to help expand access to high-quality, evidence-based ABA services while supporting the growth of a collaborative clinical team.

Leadership & Professional Growth

We believe in investing in our team members and providing the support they need to grow both personally and professionally.

You’ll have opportunities to:

• Lead strategic initiatives that directly impact the growth of My Team ABA.
• Develop relationships with healthcare providers, schools, community organizations, advocacy groups, and insurance partners.
• Help shape processes and systems as the organization expands.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership.
• Apply Organizational Behavior Management principles to improve organizational performance and team effectiveness.
• Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and professional support.

Work-Life Balance & Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• $1,250 Sign-On Bonus for the Clinical Director position.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Three weeks of PTO.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to help expand access to ABA services for children and families in the community.

What You'll Do

As Clinical Director, you will provide strategic leadership across business development, payer relations, community partnerships, and organizational growth.

Strategic Growth & Payer Relations

• Identify, develop, and maintain strategic relationships with Medicaid and commercial insurance payers.
• Support provider credentialing, payer contracting, network participation, and related processes.
• Navigate insurance networks and managed care organizations to facilitate the expansion of ABA services.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen payer relationships and improve access to services.
• Represent My Team ABA at payer meetings, industry conferences, community events, and other stakeholder engagements.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for strategic expansion.

Business Development & Community Partnerships

• Develop relationships with referral sources, including healthcare providers, schools, community agencies, and advocacy organizations.
• Lead outreach initiatives designed to increase awareness of My Team ABA and generate appropriate referrals.
• Build and maintain long‑term partnerships that support access to quality ABA services.
• Identify opportunities to expand My Team ABA’s presence within the Baltimore community.
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, business cases, and strategic growth initiatives.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Support hiring and workforce development initiatives for BCBAs, RBTs, and other clinical and operational team members.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop processes that support efficient and sustainable growth.
• Apply OBM principles and data‑driven strategies to improve organizational performance.
• Lead and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Establish project goals, timelines, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Identify operational challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Use data, reporting tools, and CRM systems to monitor progress and inform strategic decisions.

Clinical Leadership

• Maintain active BCBA certification and provide clinical leadership consistent with BACB ethical standards.
• Promote evidence‑based ABA practices throughout the organization.
• Support a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, RBTs, caregivers, and leadership to support high‑quality client care.
• Help ensure organizational growth remains aligned with My Team ABA’s commitment to individualized, family‑centered treatment.

What You'll Need

• Master’s degree in Education, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field.
• Active BCBA certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Active Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license in the state of Maryland.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated success in business development, partnerships, strategic growth, or a related leadership role within the ABA field.
• Experience with ABA agency expansion, business development, or healthcare services preferred.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship‑building, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Medicaid and commercial insurance payers, including credentialing and contracting, preferred.
• Experience or training in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data reporting platforms preferred.
• Understanding of healthcare compliance, HIPAA regulations, and managed care structures preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader leadership team.
• A passion for expanding access to ethical, evidence‑based ABA services.

About My Team ABA

My Team ABA is a team of qualified and experienced professionals committed to ABA excellence andmaking a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families.

We take pride in our family‑centered approach, working closely with caregivers to understand their priorities and develop highly individualized behavior intervention plans. Our goal is to create meaningful and lasting positive change for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities.

We are equally committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment for our employees. Through ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development, we empower our team members to grow both personally and professionally.

We believe that investing in our people strengthens the quality of care we provide to our clients.

We welcome leaders who share our passion for helping individuals with autism and who are committed to delivering evidence‑based interventions, including Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) when clinically appropriate.

If you are an experienced BCBA and strategic leader who is passionate about expanding access to quality ABA services, we invite you to join the My Team ABA team and help us grow our impact in the Baltimore community.

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