Clinical Director (BCBA required)

Bierman-Autism-Centers; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401k

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long‑Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

HSAs and FSAs

Job summary

Bierman Autism Centers seeks a Clinical Director to lead clinical operations at our New Jersey center. You will supervise BCBAs, coach clinicians, and guide families through onboarding and assessments, ensuring exceptional outcomes for children ages 2–9 in a collaborative, research-informed environment.

You will model best practices, drive progress using outcomes metrics, and foster a positive, team-first culture with growth opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and BCBA certification.
• Experience directing programs for children with autism.
• Experience overseeing and training other BCBAs; OBM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate client success for all learners within your center.
• Drive clinical quality by supporting, training, and mentoring BCBAs.
• Identify areas of need through case reviews and provide targeted coaching.
• Develop staff at all levels by modeling best practices, facilitating learning, and giving meaningful feedback.
• Maintain accountability for client progress using our clinical outcome metrics.
• Oversee the full intake process for new learners, including tours, assessments, and onboarding.
• Manage caseload assignments to ensure balanced, effective care.
• Support BCBAs in navigating clinical and operational challenges as they arise.
• Partner closely with the Practice Manager to lead the center and strengthen team culture.

Skills

BCBA certification

Leadership

BCBA supervision

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

We’re building ‘the’ Teaching Hospital for pediatric therapy — a category of one by driving excellence in outcomes, developing clinicians, building payer trust, and embedding systems across what we do.

Description

If you love leading teams, inspiring clinicians, and watching kids reach milestones that once felt impossible, you’re going to feel right at home here! As a Clinical Director at Bierman Autism Centers, you’ll be the clinical heartbeat of your center championing high-quality care, coaching and growing BCBAs, and helping every child’s unique journey come to life!

At Bierman, we’ve worked hard to protect thatwhy. For 20 years, we’ve stayed BCBA-owned, privately held, debt‑free, and independent, meaningNO outside investors influence our clinical values. Our model mirrors a teaching hospital: collaborative, research-driven, and designed to help clinicians develop into the leaders they envisioned when they first joined the field.

Why Become a Clinical Director at Bierman?

• Flexible Discretionary Time Off:Take time off as needed (we mean it!). Instead of providing a bank of specified PTO hours we provide the trust and flexibility to take personal / vacation days as you need them!!
• Comprehensive Benefits:Holiday Pay, 401k, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- and Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, HSAs, FSAs, and so much more!
• Research Opportunities:Our PEBBL research lab allows BCBAs toparticipate in collaborative research and clinical learning experiences. Stay close to the science andbe at the forefront of shaping the future of ABA with your own research!
• Full Time Hours:Our centers are openMonday – Friday: 8:15am – 4:45pm. No travel or weekends required!
• Competitive Pay:Pay is based on candidate qualifications and experience.
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities:We host on‑site trainings, student supervision, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance, career path opportunities and more.
• Enjoy free deliveryon allDoorDashorders with the Bierman Dash Pass!
• Free Monthly CEU Opportunities:Various topics hosted by our internal team.
• Be a Part of a Great Team:You’ll be part of a passionate, empathetic, and supportive team. We host optional engagement events throughout the year such as Spirit Weeks, Pajama Days, Trivia Nights, Monthly Wellness Competitions and more!

What will you do as a Clinical Director?

You’ll dive into case reviews, support BCBAs with real‑time problem solving, and fuel professional growth through modeling, training, and meaningful feedback. You’ll also guide families through their very first steps with us by overseeing tours, assessments, and the onboarding process for new learners. And because client success is our north star, you’ll help drive progress using our clinical outcome metrics while keeping creativity, compassion, and play at the center of everything we do.

What will you do as a Clinical Director?

You’ll dive into case reviews, support BCBAs with real‑time problem solving, and fuel professional growth through modeling, training, and meaningful feedback. You’ll also guide families through their very first steps with us by overseeing tours, assessments, and the onboarding process for new learners. And because client success is our north star, you’ll help drive progress using our clinical outcome metrics while keeping creativity, compassion, and play at the center of everything we do.

In partnership with your Practice Manager, you’ll help shape a fun, positive, team‑first culture where celebrating wins big and small is part of the everyday rhythm. If you're excited about transforming lives, mentoring future clinical leaders, and helping children ages 2–9 learn through joy, curiosity, and connection, this is the role for you!

What are the Key Duties of a Clinical Director?

• Accelerate client success for all learners within your center.
• Drive clinical quality by supporting, training, and mentoring BCBAs.
• Identify areas of need through case reviews and provide targeted coaching.
• Develop staff at all levels by modeling best practices, facilitating learning, and giving meaningful feedback.
• Maintain accountability for client progress using our clinical outcome metrics.
• Oversee the full intake process for new learners, including tours, assessments, and onboarding.
• Manage caseload assignments to ensure balanced, effective care.
• Support BCBAs in navigating clinical and operational challenges as they arise.
• Partner closely with the Practice Manager to lead the center and strengthen team culture.

Requirements

Basic & Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan while working with children with challenging behavior
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and always maintain a three‑foot distance
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
• Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Demonstrated skills and experience in setting up and directing programs for children with autism.
• Experience overseeing and training other BCBAs.
• Experience in OBM is a plus.

Job Type:

Job Type:Exempt, Full Time Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Full‑time employees are offered comprehensive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 401k, health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as optional Short and Long‑Term disability coverage.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $115,000 USD

In 2006, Bierman Autism Centers began with a simple dream: to empower children with autism to thrive. We believed in the power of letting kids be kids and initially offered in‑home care to foster a comforting and familiar environment.

We were driven by three core beliefs: achieving remarkable progress with children, creating a great team that enjoys working together, and building a workplace that fosters internal career paths and growth for our team members.

Our dedication to progress led us to a pivotal moment. Recognizing the potential of center‑based care, we opened our first center in Indiana in 2010. This wasn’t just about location; it shifted our philosophy. Centers allowed us to create consistent, nurturing environments tailored to each child’s needs.

This shift became the cornerstone of our success. Today, Bierman Autism Centers are beacons of innovative care across Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, and Rhode Island. We offer ABA therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Diagnostic Services within center‑based settings designed for the comprehensive development of our children.