Center Director (BCBA)

Behavioral Concepts; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Performance incentives

Benefits package

Student loan support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Behavioral Concepts is seeking a Center Director to lead clinical services and daily operations across Newton and Framingham centers. You will cultivate a collaborative culture, mentor a clinical team, and ensure high-quality ABA services for children with autism and their families.

You will partner with regional leaders, manage staffing and facilities, and stay connected clinically with supervision and family guidance, while advancing a growing national ABA network.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential and valid state licensure required.
• At least 2 years of post-credential supervising ABA services.
• At least 4 years of experience providing ABA services.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to high-quality ABA.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your center. Oversee clinical services and daily center operations while creating an environment where clients and team members can thrive.
• Develop your team. Coach, support, and provide meaningful feedback to clinical team members while encouraging their professional growth.
• Champion clinical quality. Ensure services meet LEARN’s clinical, operational, documentation, and quality standards.
• Create an amazing culture. Build a supportive, inclusive team environment and celebrate the contributions and achievements of your team.
• Support families. Help ensure caregivers receive high-quality service and have a positive experience with their care team.
• Keep the center running strong. Partner with leadership on staffing, capacity, facilities, safety, and other operational needs.
• Stay connected clinically. Maintain a small clinical caseload through supervision, co-treatment, assessments, and family guidance.
• Collaborate across LEARN. Work with regional leadership and internal support teams to improve client and employee experience.

Skills

BCBA credential

State licensure

Supervision experience

Clinical leadership

Team development

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

As a Center Director, you’ll lead the clinical and day-to-day operations of one to two centers while helping create an environment where clients thrive and team members love coming to work.

You’ll partner closely with regional leadership and clinical support teams to ensure your center is fully staffed, operating effectively, and delivering excellent clinical services. Just as importantly, you’ll set the tone for your center—building a supportive, collaborative culture where team members are engaged, recognized, and encouraged to grow.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with people leadership and center operations while still staying connected to the work that brought you to ABA.

Locations: Center Director for the Newton and Framingham Learning Centers (Newton 4 days/week, Framingham 1 day/week)

Why Join?

Ready to take the next step in your ABA leadership career? As a Center Director, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented clinical team, shape the culture of your center, and make a meaningful impact for children with autism and their families.

Pay & Perks

• $10K Sign-on Bonus


• Earn up to $15K annually in individual and team performance-based incentives


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Student loan support programs


• Access to employee discount programs

Time Off & Flexibility

• Up to18 days of PTO for full-time employees


• 7 Observed Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays

Growth & Future You

• Lead and develop a team of talented ABA professionals


• Grow your leadership skills while continuing to develop clinically


• Partner with regional and organizational leaders across LEARN Behavioral


• Build a career within a growing national network of ABA providers

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a leader who:

• Loves developing people and helping teams succeed


• Brings a collaborative, compassionate approach to leadership


• Can balance clinical excellence with the day-to-day needs of a busy center


• Builds strong relationships with clients, caregivers, and team members


• Remains calm, thoughtful, and solutions-focused when challenges arise


• Embraces change and is always looking for ways to make things better


• Creates an inclusive environment where people feel supported and valued

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

For over 20+ years, Behavioral Concepts has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children with autism learn, grow, and find success.

At Behavioral Concepts, great clinical care starts with great teams. As a Center Director, you’ll have the opportunity to build both—supporting the children and families we serve while creating a workplace where clinicians can do their best work.

BCI is proud to be among a select group of ACQ-accredited ABA organizations, demonstrating our commitment to clinical quality and excellence.

Lead with purpose. Grow your team. Make an impact that matters.

What You Have

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential and valid state licensure required


• At least 2 years of post-credential experience supervising ABA services


• At least 4 years of experience providing ABA services


• Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to high-quality, contemporary ABA


• The ability to coach, motivate, and develop others


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead your center. Oversee clinical services and daily center operations while creating an environment where clients and team members can thrive.


• Develop your team. Coach, support, and provide meaningful feedback to clinical team members while encouraging their professional growth.


• Champion clinical quality. Ensure services meet LEARN’s clinical, operational, documentation, and quality standards.


• Create an amazing culture. Build a supportive, inclusive team environment and celebrate the contributions and achievements of your team.


• Support families. Help ensure caregivers receive high-quality service and have a positive experience with their care team.


• Keep the center running strong. Partner with leadership on staffing, capacity, facilities, safety, and other operational needs.


• Stay connected clinically. Maintain a small clinical caseload through activities such as supervision, co-treatment, assessments, protocol modification, and family treatment guidance.


• Collaborate across LEARN. Work closely with regional leadership and internal support teams to solve problems and continuously improve the client and employee experience.

Physical Requirements

This role includes working directly with clients and requires the ability to:

• Push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds


• Walk, stand, and sit for extended periods


• React quickly to the movement of clients and objects


• Reach, stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, or crawl as needed


• Support clients physically when necessary and within ABA guidelines


• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.