ABA Clinical Director

Reliatus Behavioral Health; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Professional development stipend

Executive mentorship

Job summary

Reliatus Behavioral Health in Sterling, VA seeks an executive BCBA Clinic Director to launch and lead a brand-new ABA clinic, mentor BCBAs, and shape clinical excellence.

This full-time on-site role offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, generous PTO, health benefits, 401(k) with match, and robust professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification in good standing.
• Current Virginia LBA license or eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical ABA experience; 2+ years supervisory leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct management and mentorship to BCBAs and Care Coordinators.
• Oversee BTs and RBTs in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Ensure client ABA treatment plans are implemented with high fidelity.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, training, and staff development of clinic personnel.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on clinic goals and operational procedures.
• Maintain HIPAA, BACB guidelines compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical governance

Communication

Strategic planning

HIPAA compliance

Education

BCBA certification

Virginia LBA license or eligibility

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 Sterling, 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.

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (Depending on Experience).
• Performance Incentive: Up to an additional $10,000 annual performance bonus!
• 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 Sterling 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 Sterling, 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.