Clinical Director, BCBA + LBA

Center for Social Dynamics; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is seeking a Clinical Director who is a BCBA to lead and enhance ABA programs with a focus on clinical quality and client experience. You will oversee fidelity, mentor clinical leaders and clinicians, and ensure treatment plans, progress reports, and documentation meet high standards.

You’ll collaborate with Regional Directors and Operations to drive quality, compliance, and clinical development while promoting ethical practices and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Active BCBA credential.
• Minimum two years of professional ABA experience.
• Strong communication and clinical leadership skills.
• Ability to travel within service areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure fidelity of ABA programs.
• Support and coach Clinical Leaders (Mid-Level Supervisors) and Behavior Specialists.
• Complete and review treatment plans, progress reports, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with clinical and payer standards.
• Lead trainings and clinical development initiatives.
• Partner with Regional Directors and Operations teams on initiatives, quality, compliance, and more.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical leadership

Mentoring Clinicians

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in a related discipline

Active BCBA credential

Minimum two years of professional ABA experience

Job description

Clinicians With Purpose and Impact

Advancing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence

Clinical Directors at CSD

The Clinical Director role at CSD is designed for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) ready to join and lead breakthrough and innovative ABA programs focused on clinical quality and client experience. This position combines clinical expertise, strategic oversight, and team mentorship to ensure high-quality, ethical ABA services.

Starting Pay: $85,000–$98,000 annually, based on experience

About the Opportunity

• Oversee and ensure fidelity of ABA programs

• Support and coach Clinical Leaders (Mid-Level Supervisors) and Behavior Specialists

• Complete and review treatment plans, progress reports, and documentation

• Ensure compliance with clinical and payer standards

• Lead trainings and clinical development initiatives

• Partner with Regional Directors and Operations teams on initiatives, quality, compliance, and more

What Excellence Looks Like

• High-quality, data-driven clinical programs

• Strong, supported clinical teams

• Families who trust the care provided

Benefits, Growth & Clinical Support

• Competitive salaried compensation

• In-house CEUs and annual CEU allowance for conferences and external learning

• Opportunities to participate in clinical research initiatives

• Senior clinical support and collaboration with Regional and Executive Clinical Leadership

• Dedicated administrative and operational support, allowing focus on clinical quality

• Leadership development opportunities within a growing organization

About You

• Brings strong clinical judgment and experience overseeing ABA programs

• Is enthusiastic about exploring innovative ABA programs

• Enjoys mentoring and developing Clinical Leaders (Mid-Level Supervisors) and clinicians

• Values high standards, ethical practice, and data-driven decision-making

• Is comfortable leading teams while navigating clinical and operational complexity

• Wants to influence clinical excellence at both the individual and systems level

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related discipline

• Active BCBA credential

• Minimum two years of professional ABA experience

• Strong communication and clinical leadership skills

• Ability to travel within service areas

Ready to Apply?

If you’ve been looking for a role where your work matters, where kids look forward to seeing you, and where your career path is clear — this is it.

Join us. Let’s light up lives together.

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD is dedicated to ensuring fair hiring practices and encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply.

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine. We’re a passionate team on a mission to open up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs—through science, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.

From our very first session to each milestone we celebrate, we bring the power of play, connection, and evidence-based care to every moment. With services that are as unique as the individuals we support, we meet kids where they are—at home, in schools, and in communities—and guide them on a path toward growth.

We live our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—in everything we do. As a fast-growing leader in the field, we’re known for our vibrant culture, hands‑on training, and career pathways that help you grow just as much as those we serve.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives—we light them up.

About Our Values

• Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

• Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

• Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

• Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work

• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair

• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening

• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing

• Frequent typing, use of computer

• Occasional walking around building

• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling

• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds

• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car