ABA Clinical Director (BCBA) - Good Compensation

Ability-Builders-Consulting-Co.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional development stipends

Job summary

Ability-Builders-Consulting-Co. seeks a visionary ABA Clinic Director in Richmond, VA to lead a brand-new clinic. You will oversee clinical operations, mentor BCBAs, and build a high-performing team delivering evidence-based ABA services in a compliant, patient-centered environment.

The role combines clinical leadership with strategic operations, offering strong administrative backing, collaboration with senior leaders, and a clear path for executive growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification in good standing with BACB.
• Virginia Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license or immediate eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years clinical ABA experience, including 2+ years in supervisory/leadership roles.
• Experience with ABA-specific technology platforms; willingness to train and supervise staff.
• Deep understanding of ABA principles, ethics, licensure laws, and healthcare management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct management and mentorship to BCBAs and Care Coordinators to ensure clinical excellence.
• Oversee Behavior Technicians and RBTs in collaboration with Operations Manager; ensure adherence to policies.
• Act as RBT Requirements Coordinator for all clinic RBTs and ensure compliance with supervision protocols.
• Ensure high fidelity ABA treatment plans through regular observations and data reviews; coach staff as needed.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations in partnership with leadership.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on clinic goals and operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Education

BCBA certification

Virginia LBA license

Job description

ABA Clinical Director

Richmond, VA, United States

We are 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.