Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) -Clinical Director

Autism-Center-of-Excellence; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training and onboarding

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Autism Center of Excellence in Columbia, MD, seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Clinical Director to lead our Maryland clinical team. You will supervise BCBAs/BCaBAs/RBTs, shape clinical quality, oversee assessments, treatment planning, and complex cases while partnering with operations for growth.

The role offers a base salary with bonus potential, relocation assistance, and opportunities to influence culture, clinician development, and service excellence within a thriving ABA

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field required.
• Must meet all applicable North Carolina requirements to provide and supervise assigned ABA services.
• Significant clinical experience providing ABA services required.
• Experience working with children with autism strongly preferred.
• Previous clinical leadership, supervision, or management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising and developing BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and/or BTs preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, data-analysis, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical team while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, coaching, and professional development to BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and BTs as appropriate.
• Oversee clinical quality, treatment integrity, client progress, and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Support behavioral assessments, treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and complex cases.
• Review clinical data and documentation to ensure services remain effective, individualized, and compliant.
• Partner with the Regional Clinical Director and operational leadership on clinical performance, staffing, caseload management, and service delivery.
• Support successful onboarding, training, and development of clinical team members.
• Promote timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Help identify and address barriers affecting client care, staff performance, and clinical operations.
• Support appropriate client growth and continuity of services while maintaining clinical quality.
• Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload and productivity expectations based on current clinical and operational needs.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with BACB standards, payer requirements, applicable regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Master’s degree or higher in ABA/related field

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) -Clinical Director

Columbia, United States

At Autism Center of Excellence, our mission is to help children with autism achieve independence and gain confidence by providing best-in-class ABA services. We believe exceptional clinical outcomes begin with exceptional leadership.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director / Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead our Maryland, MD clinical team.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished BCBA who is ready to have a broader impact—developing clinicians, strengthening clinical quality, supporting sustainable growth, and helping shape a culture where both clients and team members can succeed.

The Clinical Director will provide leadership to BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and BTs while partnering with our Regional Clinical Director and operational leadership to ensure high-quality, ethical, and effective ABA services.

COMPENSATION

$100,000-$120,000+ Total Earning Potential (Base Salary + Bonus Potential)

Total earning potential includes base salary plus applicable performance-based bonus opportunities. Bonus compensation is not guaranteed and is subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the applicable bonus programs.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and support the clinical team while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence
• Provide supervision, mentorship, coaching, and professional development to BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and BTs as appropriate
• Oversee clinical quality, treatment integrity, client progress, and adherence to ethical and professional standards
• Support behavioral assessments, treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and complex cases
• Review clinical data and documentation to ensure services remain effective, individualized, and compliant
• Partner with the Regional Clinical Director and operational leadership on clinical performance, staffing, caseload management, and service delivery
• Support successful onboarding, training, and development of clinical team members
• Promote timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Help identify and address barriers affecting client care, staff performance, and clinical operations
• Support appropriate client growth and continuity of services while maintaining clinical quality
• Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload and productivity expectations based on current clinical and operational needs
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with BACB standards, payer requirements, applicable regulations, and company policies

LEADERSHIP & BONUS OPPORTUNITIES

The Clinical Director may be eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities tied to established organizational metrics, including areas such as new-client growth and direct-therapy productivity.

Specific bonus eligibility, calculations, and performance requirements are governed by the applicable company bonus program and are not guaranteed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time, primarily in-person clinical leadership position supporting our Columbia MD Market.

The Clinical Director reports to the Regional Clinical Director and works closely with clinical and operational leadership.

The position requires reasonable scheduling flexibility based on client, staff, clinical, and operational needs. As operations and client needs evolve, occasional Saturdays may be required.

If you're an experienced BCBA ready to lead clinicians, influence clinical quality, and help build an exceptional ABA program, we encourage you to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field required
• Must meet all applicable North Carolina requirements to provide and supervise assigned ABA services
• Significant clinical experience providing ABA services required
• Experience working with children with autism strongly preferred
• Previous clinical leadership, supervision, or management experience strongly preferred
• Experience supervising and developing BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and/or BTs preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, data-analysis, and organizational skills
• Ability to balance clinical quality, team development, caseload needs, and operational priorities
• Strong understanding of BACB ethical standards and evidence-based ABA practices
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment requirements
• $100,000–$120,000 total earning potential, including base salary and bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• CEU and professional development support
• Paid training and onboarding
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• Support from Regional Clinical and operational leadership
• Opportunity to directly influence clinical quality, team development, and organizational growth