Clinical Director (BCBA) - Suitland, MD

Helping-Hands-Family-; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Short & long term disability

PTO, paid holidays, and paid family le

Job summary

Helping Hands Family is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee daily clinic operations in Maryland, supervise BCBA-led programs, and support RBTs to deliver high-quality ABA services. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and regulatory compliance in a collaborative environment.

This position requires strong leadership, experience with medical billing and EMR, and a commitment to a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BCBA experience with a Master’s in ABA or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Previous medical billing and EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day clinic operations to ensure quality-based services.
• Review, supervise, and give feedback on clinical programs, behavior intervention plans, assessments, reassessments and BCBA session notes for clinical content and appropriateness.
• Provide team-member and regulatory supervision, training, and support.
• Promote positive and appropriate interactions with clients and their families.
• Coach and mentor BCBAs, along with RBTs, in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Establish a culture of accountability and support to ensure clinic success.
• Run clinical meetings and relay company information accurately.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, labor laws, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in the yearly budgeting process, monthly P&L reviews, meeting the budget and team utilization.
• Proactively monitor financial progress of clinic, analyze results, and adjust, if necessary, to ensure all budget goals are achieved.
• No caseload when clinic is operational with full BCBA team.

Skills

BCBA leadership

People management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Master’s degree in ABA or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Medical billing software

Job description

Work at a top-rated ABA provider managed by a clinical leadership team of BCBAs! Helping Hands Family (HHF) provides ABA services in our clinics, in family homes, and in the community. Our mission is to provide personalized autism services to each and every patient.

The Clinical Director is the CEO of their clinic. Clinical Directors manage operations and team members at their location. They will support BCBAs and RBTs by answering clinical programming questions and concerns. CDs communicate with families that have high-level concerns. CDs are responsible for establishing a positive atmosphere and supportive culture to facilitate RBT retention.

HHF is Great Place to Work Certified™ in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day clinic operations to ensure quality-based services.
• Review, supervise, and give feedback on all clinical programs, behavior intervention plans, assessments, reassessments and BCBA session notes for clinical content and appropriateness.
• Provide team-member and regulatory supervision, training, and support.
• Promote positive and appropriate interactions with clients and their families.
• Coach and mentor BCBAs, along with RBTs, in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Establish a culture of accountability and support to ensure clinic success.
• Run clinical meetings and relay company information accurately.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, labor laws, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in the yearly budgeting process, monthly P&L reviews, meeting the budget and team utilization.
• Proactively monitor financial progress of clinic, analyze results, and adjust, if necessary, to ensure all budget goals are achieved.
• No caseload when clinic is operational with full BCBA team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a BCBA (Master’s Degree in ABA or a related field is required).
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Previous medical billing and EMR experience required.

• 401k with match
• Short & long term disability
• PTO, paid holidays, and paid family leave
• Paid employee referral program
• Opportunities for career advancement

Helping Hands Family Base Salary Range

$85,000 - $95,000 USD

Helping Hands Family (HHF) is Great Place to Work Certified™ in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 . We are a top-rated ABA provider dedicated to a supportive and inclusive culture. We offer rewarding work experiences, including making a lasting impact on children’s lives.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This includes Social Security and identity verification, reference checks, criminal history check, fingerprint screening, and any other relevant checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the children we serve. All new hires must complete E-Verify as required by USCIS. HHF does not provide immigration sponsorship for any roles at this time.

Helping Hands Family is dedicated to a supportive, inclusive culture. From growing our team to the client treatment plans, we have committed to celebrating differences and helping everyone reach their highest potential. HHF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.