Clinical Director

Acorn Health; ChampionsGate (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement Plan

Life insurance & disability cover

CEU opportunities

Collaboration with Clinical Advisory B

Positive, collaborative environment

Balanced caseloads & flexible work

Job summary

Acorn Health is a leading ABA provider seeking a BCBA-licensed Clinical Director to broaden access to care in ChampionsGate, FL. The role includes oversight of clinical teams, program development, and collaboration with families in diverse settings.

The ideal candidate holds a BCBA, 3+ years of BCBA leadership, and a strong background in data-driven autism treatment, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA or related field required.
• Active BCBA certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of BCBA experience.
• Experience leading ABA teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of key service, quality and growth initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day operations including staff and scheduling.
• Execute clinical policies and procedures.
• Promote a therapeutic environment considering client input in treatment plans.
• Provide clinical management and oversight to BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs.
• Solve supervisee progress issues via behavioral data reviews.
• Conduct staff and caregiver trainings.
• Reference literature and attend conferences to inform evidence-based treatment.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA Supervisors.
• Identify performances enabling supervisees to achieve measurable client outcomes.
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload with direct client work.
• Participate in hiring of technicians, BCBAs, BCaBAs, and supervisors.
• Handle sensitive employee relations with integrity.
• Coordinate with administrative teams on records and payer relations.
• Attend meetings as required by the Regional Clinical Director.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

ABA data collection

English communication

Education

Master's degree in ABA or related field

BCBA certification

Tools

Central Reach

Job description

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health.

Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers. We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.

Acorn Health is looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join us as a Clinical Director as we increase access to care in the ChampionsGate area!

We also have additional clinics in Orlando and beyond!

We believe in clinical quality. The compensation reflected in the job post includes the base level of a bonus package tied to your delivery of clinical impact hours. We look forward to sharing more details with you should you choose to seek partnership with Acorn Health.
Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.

• Authenticity: We present our true, consistent selves. Everyone hungers for genuine connections.
• Accountability:We keep our promises and can be trusted with the life and future of a child.
• Teamwork:The best outcomes are produced by people who collaborate with enthusiasm.
• Growth:We know the needs of children and their families are unique and ever-changing.
• Hustle:In autism care and treatment, time is always of the essence. We do things now.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment and engage in a wide range of activities, focused on providing behavior analytic assessment and treatment services in our clinical centers, at client homes, and/or in community settings.

What our Clinical Directors do:

• Responsible for driving the execution of key service, quality and growth initiatives
• Manage or assist in managing the day-to-day operations of all services, including staff and client scheduling.
• Execute clinical policies and procedures.
• Promote a therapeutic environment for all clients, ensuring client input is fully considered when developing and carrying out treatment plans.
• Provide clinical management and oversight to a team of BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs.
• Problem solve issues with supervisees when insufficient progress toward client goals/outcomes is observed via a review of relevant behavioral data.
• Conduct staff and caregiver trainings.
• Regularly reference behavior analytic literature and attend relevant conference and workshops in order to best inform evidence-based treatment.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for all BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA Supervisors to determine potential for improvement and ensure treatment integrity.
• Pinpoint performances that allow supervisees to achieve measurable outcomes valuable to the client.
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, involving direct assessment and treatment of clients.
• Participate actively in hiring process of behavior technicians, BCBAs, BCaBAs, and ABA Supervisors.
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues with integrity, either individually or with the assistance of Human Resources
• Communicate with Acorn Health administrative teams including Admissions, Payroll, Finance, Billing and Human Resources to assist in staff and client records management and payer relationships.
• Attend meetings as required by the Regional Clinical Director.

Why work for Acorn Health:

• Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Life insurance, long term and short term disability
• CEU opportunities
• Opportunities to collaborate with and learn from our Clinical Advisory Board
• Positive and collaborative environment
• Balanced caseloads and flexible work environment
• Supportive administrative back office
• Compensation Range: $90,000-$177,600/yr.

You're perfect for the position if you have:

• A master’s degree in ABA or a related field
• An active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• 3 years of experience as a practicing BCBA
• Knowledge of best practices in the treatment of autism
• Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families
• Experience serving in a leadership/management role for an ABA providerExperience managing teams, projects, and meetings
• Proficiency with ABA data collection and practice management systems such as Central Reach
• Are able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record
• Meet the physical requirements of the position, to include lifting of packages, or equipment, and accessing non-barrier free premises
• Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team approach to develop and implement client treatment plans
• Have strong organizational skills, are detail-oriented, able to maintain records, prepare reports and reliably develop timely correspondence related to work
• Are able to pass a background check
• Have the flexibility to work independently when needed, but also enjoy working as a part of the larger team

Note: This position requires a Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) from the BACB. Data and Business Analyst candidates cannot be considered due to payer restrictions.

Background Screening Requirement

This position requires a Level II background screening in accordance with Florida law. As a qualified employer, we are required to provide applicants with access to the State of Florida’s background‑screening education and awareness resource.

To learn more about Level II background checks, disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, fingerprinting, and screening timelines, please review the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

Applicants selected for further consideration will be required to complete this Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification.

Acorn Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sec (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, hair or hairstyle, familial status, marital status, or any other protected status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.