Center Director (BCBA)

Total Spectrum LLC.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5k

Performance incentives up to $15k

Comprehensive benefits

Student loan support

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Total Spectrum LLC is seeking a Center Director to lead clinical and daily operations of ABA centers, guiding a talented clinical team and shaping center culture.

You'll partner with regional leadership to ensure full staffing, compliance, and high-quality ABA services, while staying connected to the work that attracted you to ABA. This role blends clinical leadership with operations in a growing national network.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team development

Clinical judgment

Education

BCBA credential

State licensure

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.

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

• $5k 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 to15 days of PTO for full-time employees after90 days
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight to team members delivering services in the center
• Ensure services are delivered and documented according to company operational and quality standards
• Promote a culture of compliance
• Ensure high caregiver satisfaction with services
• Manage daily operational issues
• Partner effectively with internal departments to deliver services
• Provide clinical and professional feedback to staff and implement performance management processes
• Create a supportive and inclusive culture for team members
• Collaborate with supervisor on staffing needs
• Collaborate with supervisor and facilities team to ensure center is safe for clients and staff
• Work directly with clients on protocol modification, treatment by protocol, assessment services, and family treatment guidance
• Adhere to all compliance policies, written or unwritten
• Complete other tasks assigned by supervisor

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, Total Spectrum has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children with autism learn, grow, and find success.

At Total Spectrum, 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.

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

Total Spectrum is part of LEARN Behavioral, a network of ABA providers committed to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs nationwide.

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.