Director of Operations

ABA Centers of America; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

A leading provider of autism care in Vienna, VA, is seeking a Director of Operations to provide day-to-day leadership and manage a high-performance clinical team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, over 5 years of experience in the behavioral health industry, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include compliance, safety management, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the behavioral health industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management.
• Collaborate with leadership on growth strategies.
• Oversee and manage the safety of employees and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Organizational skills

Knowledge of EMR/EHR

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Director of Operations

Location: Vienna, VA

Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 per year (base)

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other

ABA Centers of America, LLC, participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program.

About ABA Centers of America

We are the nation’s fastest‑growing provider of autism care, delivering high‑quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy across a rapidly expanding footprint. Since our founding in 2020, we have scaled from a single clinic to nearly 70 operating areas in more than a dozen states, supported by a high‑performance corporate infrastructure and data‑driven decision‑making.

Our Origin Story

ABA Centers of America was founded by a father whose personal journey navigating autism care for his daughter highlighted gaps in access, consistency, and quality. Determined to disrupt the status quo and eliminate unacceptably long wait lists, he built a company rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and a relentless commitment to transformative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and management that mirrors the company’s mission and core values.
• Collaborate with leadership on the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Motivate and lead a high‑performance clinical team.
• Act as lead client‑care officer through direct contact with every client and stakeholder.
• Ensure proper training for team members.
• Verify adherence to timely documentation processes.
• Work with leadership to ensure compliance with accrediting and licensing bodies.
• Oversee and manage the safety of employees and clients.
• Conduct facility tours as needed.
• Maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Facilitate crisis intervention with the clinical team.
• Ensure adherence to medication policy and procedure.
• Reduce and minimize missed client services.
• Work alongside management to keep company finances in order, including approval of all department expenses and budgets.
• Collaborate on compliance and quality assurance projects.
• Stay in communication with referral sources and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in the behavioral health industry (preferred).
• Knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Knowledge of EMR/EHR and proper documentation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 PTO days, which increase with tenure, plus 6 holidays).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.

Recognition & Awards

• Inc. 5000 – 5th Fastest‑Growing Private Company in America
• Financial Times – #1 on “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies”
• EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® U.S. Overall
• South Florida Business Journal’s Top 100 Companies
• Florida Trend Magazine’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders
• Inc. Best in Business, Health Services