Clinical Director

JoyBridge Kids; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability benefits

Paid holidays

Education stipends

Research opportunities

Mentor graduate students

Collaborative environment

Fun atmosphere

Job summary

JoyBridge Kids is seeking a seasoned BCBA leader to guide an interdisciplinary team delivering ABA, OT, and SLP services. The role includes supervising clinicians, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality family-centered care.

The position emphasizes program oversight, data-driven growth, and collaboration with researchers and graduate learners to advance best practices in autism services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification is required.
• State license (LBA) is required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to a team of BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and OTs.
• Oversee onboarding and training for learners and families.
• Lead clinic staff scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Develop growth plans based on data and KPI reporting.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Data analysis

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's in ABA

BCBA certificate

State license (LBA)

Job description

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Stipends for continuing education and professional development
• Opportunities to lead or participate in applied research, attend conferences, and publish findings
• Opportunities to mentor graduate students, develop and provide team trainings, and be instrumental in growing future leaders
• Collaboration with other leaders, directors, and services providers
• A fun and innovative atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else!

About JoyBridge Kids

JoyBridge Kids joyfully creates and delivers life transforming experiences for children with autism and their families. That’s our mission and our passion that drives everything we do.

We’re Different.

Many clinics just provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). JoyBridge Kids provides everything the family needs through an interdisciplinary model: joyful ABA (which is our core), plus Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and School Readiness. We offer a collaborative and coordinated therapeutic plan that enables the child to grow up being a happier, better version of themselves. Our programming includes growth goals for every child that catalyzes their ability to access more joy throughout their lifespan. We then wrap all of the learnings and growth into family support sessions so they can both grow and celebrate successes at home.

Team and Values.

It starts with our team! They are devoted, compassionate, and fun-loving which translates to our wonderful kids. Our values are not just words. They comprise the fabric of what we believe in, how our culture is defined, how we work together, and who we are: Passion, Innovation, Excellence, Teamwork, Growth, Integrity.

We Strive To Be The Best.

Our vision is to extraordinarily bless and serve individuals with autism and their families.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Implementation, coaching/training, and supervision of clinic staff in company clinical policies, procedures, programs, training, and supervision protocols
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support with onboarding and training of new learners and families
• Provide clinical oversight, support, and supervision to a team of BCBAs, RBTs, Behavior Technicians, SLPs and OTs
• Provide oversight to ABA graduate students within your clinic, and assist in providing restricted and unrestricted supervision for students, including implementing JBK’s group supervision curriculum
• Oversee and assist with interviewing and hiring of clinic staff
• Auditing/oversight for quality assurance of learners programming and services
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on your clinic’s KPIs and presenting to JBK leadership team
• Oversee social validity data (i.e. parent satisfaction data) for your JBK families
• Oversee clinical staff, schedules, and services
• Conduct initial assessments and provide support via supervision for learners/RBTs as needed
• Provide mentorship and coaching to BCBAs and clinical staff, analyze performance data, and develop/oversee growth plans based on that data
• Direct, guide, and support office management staff in daily operations
• Develop and participate in relevant behavior analytic events, including conferences, trainings, and review of current research-based literature
• Facilitate and engage in JBK staff leadership meetings, individual/group BCBA meetings, and individual/group Tech meetings, etc.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, RBTs, and Behavior Technicians, as needed
• Guide and support employee relations issues with assistance from Human Resources
• Drive the execution of JBK services, quality, and growth initiatives
• Foster a positive team culture that supports and embodies JBK’s mission, vision, and values
• Telehealth supervision as needed
• Support coordination of team building activities and continuing education opportunities

Requirements to Succeed:

• Minimum of a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Must possess Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) certificate and state license (LBA) ( If Applicable)
• Must be in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• 3+ years’ experience as a practicing BCBA (preferred)
• Experience in a leadership role (preferred)
• Must demonstrate the ability to be detailed oriented, organized, and task driven
• Desire to lead and participate on an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional services to our learners and families
• Desire to provide evidence-based, trauma-free, high-quality services to learners and families
• Desire to mentor and support aspiring and newly-credentialed BCBA’s
• Must passionately and consistently exemplify JoyBridge Kids Core Values:
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Growth
• Passion
• Must consistently demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards children, families, and team members
• A fun and compassionate disposition with an open mind focused on learning and growth
• Ability to lift, bend, squat, push/pull 30 pounds as needed to assist with therapy services

We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you are committed to growing in your knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis within a company that makes a positive difference in its children and families daily lives, join us!