Associate Clinical Director (BCBA)

Autism Learning Partners; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Generous referral bonuses

Career advancement options

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Unlimited PTO

DTO Plan

8 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Laptop stipend

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Autism Learning Partners in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Director to lead clinical operations across the region. You will set standards for service quality, mentor supervisors, and partner with senior leaders to shape regional strategy within a large, clinician‑led ABA agency.

This role offers competitive starting pay at $95,000 with regionally based bonuses, a robust benefits package, unlimited PTO, holidays, and support for ongoing professional growth as part of our national network.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA Certification required.
• 3–5 years of demonstrated clinical and operations management experience.
• Master’s Degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical and administrative operations within your region, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Drive regional excellence by meeting client satisfaction, retention, and financial goals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop regional business strategies and foster growth.
• Lead and support a team of supervisors, promoting a positive, collaborative culture.
• Utilize data to guide clinical quality initiatives and optimize outcomes; maintain regulatory and licensure compliance across all locations.

Skills

BCBA Certification

Clinical and operations management

Regional leadership

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

You’ve built clinical excellence—now lead it. Come and join the largest female clinician-led ABA agency in the country and work with people who just get it. At Autism Learning Partners, we’re all about growing together, learning from each other, and actually making a difference! Step into a Director role where your clinical expertise and leadership instincts can set the standard.
Your next chapter isn’t more responsibility, it’s more influence.

What We’re Offering

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Salary: Starting at $95,000, commensurate with experience, region, and qualifications
• Director-level bonus opportunities tied to achievable goals within your region
• 401(k) with employer match, along with Medical, dental, and vision insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedule with support in the region's center in San Diego, CA
• Unlimited PTO with our Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Plan
• 8 paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• Mileage reimbursement, laptop, and cell phone stipend

Professional Growth & Learning

• The ACD position is a great opportunity to step into a Director-level role where you are granted the grace and understanding that this may be the first time you are handling some of these new responsibilities
• Access to CASP’s full CEU library with over 75 approved courses
• Regular leadership training and development opportunities
• Monthly live sessions and an annual IMPACT Conference for continuing education

Supportive Work Environment

• Collaborate with a network of BCBAs up to our CEO, Gina Chang, BCBA-D
• A robust team of Client Services Specialists who handle scheduling, so you can focus on leadership
• Research opportunities for data-driven practices
• A dedicated Support Center that manages HR, recruiting, billing, and client intake
• Comprehensive DEI initiatives, including training on trauma-informed care and generational trauma, to foster an inclusive environment for all

Unique Benefits

• Pet insurance because we value your whole family!
• Generous referral bonuses and career advancement options

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical and administrative operations within your region, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Drive regional excellence by meeting client satisfaction, retention, and financial goals
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop regional business strategies and foster growth
• Lead and support a team of supervisors, promoting a positive, collaborative culture
• Utilize data to guide clinical quality initiatives and optimize outcomesMaintain regulatory and licensure compliance across all locations

Qualifications

• Active BCBA Certification required
• At least 3-5 years of demonstrated clinical and operations management experience
• Master’s Degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field required

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists. Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.