BCBA Clinical Director - Lead Therapy & Programs

Lighthouse Autism Center; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (23 days/yr)

Licensure renewal coverage

401K eligibility after 30 days

Employee Assistance Program

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Lighthouse Autism Center in Illinois seeks a Clinical Director to oversee therapy quality, program development, and staff training. The CD collaborates with Clinical Admin, RBT TC, Insurance Coordinator, and HR to ensure top-tier service and center operations.

The role requires a Master’s in ABA/related field, BCBA, and 2+ years of ABA and supervisory experience. You’ll lead clinical teams, supervise staff, and drive continuous improvement across the center.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Illinois LBA licensure preferred or ability to obtain.
• 2+ years ABA experience with diverse ages.
• 2+ years management/supervision experience.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organization skills.
• Independent with ABA programming and evidence-based strategies.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit clinician behavior intervention plans and goals.
• Review and edit clinician authorizations and provide feedback as necessary.
• Schedule reports on the calendar for the clinical team using dashboards.
• Complete peer reviews with clinicians in center.
• Oversee clinician caseloads and provide support and recommendations.
• Assist clinicians with parent training in home environments.
• Provide training to clinicians on parent communication, written and oral.
• Lead weekly team meetings with the clinical team.
• Oversee learner discharges, initial assessments, and start dates.
• Meet weekly with clinicians to review goals and progress.
• Mentor Jr PMs and PMs across the building.
• Bill sufficient hours with learners in center – 15 hours/week.
• Review daily BCBA logs to document billable hours.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

ABA Therapy

Program Development

Staff Training

Communication

Clinical Supervision

Education

Master’s Degree in ABA/Psychology/Education

BCBA Certification

Illinois LBA license preferred

Job description

Lighthouse Autism Center in Illinois seeks a Clinical Director to oversee therapy quality, program development, and staff training. The CD collaborates with Clinical Admin, RBT TC, Insurance Coordinator, and HR to ensure top-tier service and center operations.

The role requires a Master’s in ABA/related field, BCBA, and 2+ years of ABA and supervisory experience. You’ll lead clinical teams, supervise staff, and drive continuous improvement across the center.