ABA Clinical Director

Reliatus; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Professional development stipends

Structured 9:00–5:00 schedule

Job summary

Reliatus Behavioral Health seeks an Executive ABA Clinic Director to lead a brand-new Richmond, VA clinic. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high-fidelity ABA services, and drive clinical excellence with strong leadership and mentorship for BCBAs and staff.

The role requires BCBA certification, VA LBA eligibility, and 5+ years of clinical ABA experience, including supervision. Expect a structured schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for executive growth.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification in good standing with BACB.
• Current Virginia Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license or eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical ABA experience, with 2+ years in supervision/leadership.
• Experience with ABA-specific technology platforms and staff training.
• Strong knowledge of ABA principles, ethics, licensure laws, and multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor BCBAs and other staff ensuring clinical excellence and fidelity.
• Oversee clinic operations, compliance with HIPAA, BACB guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and develop clinic staff; drive growth and performance.
• Align weekly client schedules with authorized hours and clinical best practices.
• Monitor KPIs, improve client outcomes, and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement strategic goals and policies.

Skills

Customer & Family Orientation

Quality & Detail

Adaptability & Resilience

Critical Thinking & Judgment

Leadership & Teamwork

Communication & Delegation

Education

BCBA certification

Virginia LBA license

Tools

ABA software platforms

Job description

Reliatus Behavioral Health, a leading national recruiting organization specializing in behavioral health and autism search services, is seeking a high-performing, visionary Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to step into an executive leadership role as ABA Clinic Director for a brand-new ABA clinic in Richmond, VA. This is a rare, high-impact opportunity to build, launch, and lead a new facility, mentor BCBAs, and shape clinical excellence within a supportive, mission-driven organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
• Work-Life Balance: Structured Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Insurance: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match
• Professional Growth & Mentorship: Strong administrative and corporate support, professional development stipends, and a clear path for continued executive growth

Position Summary

The ABA Clinic Director oversees the daily operations and clinical quality of our brand-new Richmond center. This dual-impact leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that align with the organization’s treatment model, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, funding, and ethical standards.

If you are a BCBA ready to step into executive leadership, this role offers robust administrative backing, direct collaboration with senior leadership, and the platform to build a positive, collaborative clinical culture from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Leadership & Team Mentorship

• Provide direct management and mentorship to Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Care Coordinators, ensuring role alignment, clinical excellence, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide oversight to Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Serve as the official RBT Requirements Coordinator for all clinic RBTs.
• Ensure clinicians strictly adhere to clinical policies and procedures, including supervision protocols and parent training requirements.
• Guarantee client ABA treatment plans and programs are implemented with high fidelity through regular observations, data reviews, and staff performance checks, offering timely coaching and retraining as needed.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development of clinic staff in partnership with leadership.
• Execute clinical practices and procedures as outlined, serving as a model for evidence-based care.

2. Strategic Operations & Organizational Growth

• Collaborate with executive leadership on clinic goals, policies, and operational procedures aligned with organizational objectives.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to align client weekly schedules with authorized hours, monitoring hour utilization to meet company goals and clinical best practices.
• Track and optimize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including client progress, hour utilization, staff productivity, and retention rates.
• Partner with administrative, intake, authorization, and billing teams to ensure seamless center operations.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain a high standard of client and family satisfaction.
• Resolve escalated family, caregiver, or staff concerns in a professional, timely, and solutions-oriented manner.
• Ensure full compliance with HIPAA, BACB ethical guidelines, insurance regulations, stakeholder requirements, and state licensure regulations.

Core Competencies

• Customer & Family Orientation: Demonstrates concern for satisfying internal/external stakeholders; tracks and elevates family satisfaction.
• Quality & Attention to Detail: Demonstrates thoroughness, applies feedback, monitors clinical output, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, growing clinic environment; handles frequent change, delays, or unexpected events under stress.
• Critical Thinking & Judgment: Proactively anticipates operational/clinical issues, develops win-win solutions, and supports reasoning with sound judgment.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Builds healthy relationships, exhibits objectivity, gives/welcomes constructive feedback, and puts practice success above individual interest.
• Communication & Delegation: Speaks persuasively, writes clearly, listens effectively, and delegates responsibilities efficiently.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Certification: Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing with the BACB.
• Licensure: Current Virginia Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license (or immediate eligibility to obtain).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical ABA experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or clinical leadership role.
• Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working with or transitioning to ABA-specific technology platforms; comfort with clinical tech tools and willingness to serve as a superuser/trainer.
• Clinical Expertise: Deep understanding of ABA principles, ethical guidelines, state licensure laws, and multidisciplinary healthcare management.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, change management, organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This is a full-time, on-site leadership position at our Richmond, VA clinic requiring the ability to:

• Work in a fast-paced environment 40+ hours per week.
• Stand or sit for extended periods, walk, bend, kneel, reach, pull, and push throughout the clinic environment.
• Maintain manual dexterity, visual awareness, and auditory skills necessary for clinical observations and administrative duties.
• Lift up to 15 lbs as needed.

Reliatus Behavioral Health and its client partners are Equal Opportunity Employers. We believe in building a better tomorrow together.

Compensation: $100,000 per year