Clinical Director

acornhealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

CEU opportunities

Professional development funds

Leadership Development Institute

Collaborative environment

Balanced caseloads

Job summary

Acorn Health seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join as Clinical Director in the Downtown Orlando area. You will lead clinical teams, drive service quality and growth, and oversee BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs across multiple settings including centers and homes.

You will manage operations, promote evidence-based treatment, and participate in hiring while maintaining a reduced clinical caseload. Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth are available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field required.
• Active BCBA certification required.
• 3 years of experience as a practicing BCBA required.
• Experience leading ABA teams and managing client programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of key service, quality, and growth initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day operations of services, including staff scheduling.
• Provide clinical management and oversight to BCBAs, BCaBAs and RBTs.
• Ensure treatment plans reflect client input and evidence-based practices.
• Conduct staff and caregiver trainings and oversee staff development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Data-driven decisions

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in ABA

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 Downtown Orlando area!

We also have additional clinics in Lakeland 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
• Professional development funds
• Career development opportunities, including Acorn's Leadership Development Institute
• 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-$117,600/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 provider
• Experience 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 re