Clinical Director / BCBA | Fayetteville, NC

Autismcoe; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

CEU and professional development

Paid training and onboarding

Leadership development

Job summary

Autism Center of Excellence in Fayetteville, NC seeks an experienced Clinical Director / BCBA to lead our clinical team, supervise BCBAs/BCaBAs/RBTs, and uphold high ethical ABA standards.

This full-time role offers opportunities to influence clinical quality, mentor staff, support growth, and work with regional leadership, with relocation assistance available and a strong compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in ABA or related field.
• Must meet all applicable North Carolina requirements to provide and supervise ABA services.
• Significant clinical experience providing ABA services.
• Experience working with children with autism strongly preferred.
• Previous clinical leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical team with accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Provide supervision and professional development to BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and BTs as appropriate.
• Oversee clinical quality, treatment integrity, client progress, and ethical standards.
• Support assessments, treatment planning, and complex case decisions.
• Review data and documentation to ensure effective, individualized services.
• Partner with Regional Clinical Director on performance, staffing, and service delivery.
• Onboard and develop clinical team members; promote accurate documentation.
• Identify barriers to client care and staff performance; address operational needs.
• Maintain caseload and productivity aligned with clinical and operational needs.
• Ensure services comply with BACB standards and payer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Data analysis

Communication

Ethics in ABA

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Job description

Clinical Director / BCBA | Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville, United States | Posted on 08/27/2026

At Autism Center of Excellence, our mission is to help children with autism achieve independence and gain confidence by providing best-in-class ABA services. We believe exceptional clinical outcomes begin with exceptional leadership.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director / Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead our Fayetteville, NC clinical team.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished BCBA who is ready to have a broader impact—developing clinicians, strengthening clinical quality, supporting sustainable growth, and helping shape a culture where both clients and team members can succeed.

The Clinical Director will provide leadership to BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and BTs while partnering with our Regional Clinical Director and operational leadership to ensure high-quality, ethical, and effective ABA services.

COMPENSATION

$140,000–$160,000 Total Earning Potential (Base Salary + Bonus Potential)

Total earning potential includes base salary plus applicable performance-based bonus opportunities. Bonus compensation is not guaranteed and is subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the applicable bonus programs.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and support the clinical team while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence
• Provide supervision, mentorship, coaching, and professional development to BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and BTs as appropriate
• Oversee clinical quality, treatment integrity, client progress, and adherence to ethical and professional standards
• Support behavioral assessments, treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and complex cases
• Review clinical data and documentation to ensure services remain effective, individualized, and compliant
• Partner with the Regional Clinical Director and operational leadership on clinical performance, staffing, caseload management, and service delivery
• Support successful onboarding, training, and development of clinical team members
• Promote timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Help identify and address barriers affecting client care, staff performance, and clinical operations
• Support appropriate client growth and continuity of services while maintaining clinical quality
• Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload and productivity expectations based on current clinical and operational needs
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with BACB standards, payer requirements, applicable regulations, and company policies

LEADERSHIP & BONUS OPPORTUNITIES

The Clinical Director may be eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities tied to established organizational metrics, including areas such as new-client growth and direct-therapy productivity.

Specific bonus eligibility, calculations, and performance requirements are governed by the applicable company bonus program and are not guaranteed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time, primarily in-person clinical leadership position supporting our Fayetteville, NC market.

The Clinical Director reports to the Regional Clinical Director and works closely with clinical and operational leadership.

The position requires reasonable scheduling flexibility based on client, staff, clinical, and operational needs. As operations and client needs evolve, occasional Saturdays may be required.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field required
• Must meet all applicable North Carolina requirements to provide and supervise assigned ABA services
• Significant clinical experience providing ABA services required
• Experience working with children with autism strongly preferred
• Previous clinical leadership, supervision, or management experience strongly preferred
• Experience supervising and developing BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and/or BTs preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, data-analysis, and organizational skills
• Ability to balance clinical quality, team development, caseload needs, and operational priorities
• Strong understanding of BACB ethical standards and evidence-based ABA practices
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment requirements
• $140,000–$160,000 total earning potential, including base salary and bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• CEU and professional development support
• Paid training and onboarding
• Leadership development and advancement opportunitiesSupport from Regional Clinical and operational leadership
• Opportunity to directly influence clinical quality, team development, and organizational growth