Director of Operations

ABA Centers of New Jersey, LLC; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off (PTO + holidays)

FSA & HSA options

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Generous 401(k) with employer match

Job summary

ABA Centers of New Jersey, LLC in West Orange, NJ seeks a Director of Operations to lead clinic daily activities, drive efficient processes, and support growth across the organization.

The role requires a strategic thinker with 5+ years in behavioral health, strong financial acumen, and proven leadership. Join a fast-growing, mission-driven company committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or 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 skills and organizational abilities.
• Leadership experience in managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management aligned with the company's mission.
• Collaborate with leadership on growth strategies and process implementation.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance clinical team.
• Serve as lead client-care liaison with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure proper training for team members and timely documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting and licensing bodies.
• Oversee department expenses and budgets with leadership.
• Maintain safety for employees and clients; conduct facility tours as needed.
• Communicate with referral sources and families; manage crisis intervention when needed.
• Collaborate on compliance and quality assurance projects; handle weekly and monthly reporting.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Strategic Planning

Financial Acumen

EMR/EHR Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Budgeting Software

Job description

Director of Operations - ABA Centers of New Jersey

West Orange, NJ

Who We Are

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've 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.

Recognized as the #5 fastest-growing private company in America by Inc. magazine, ABA Centers of America is a self-funded, founder-led organization—a rarity in today's healthcare landscape. We've achieved this growth without private equity, relying instead on operational discipline, smart capital allocation, and a relentless focus on outcomes.

Our corporate team plays a mission-critical role in this success—developing scalable systems, managing risk, and driving the analytics that power our growth. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we offer a unique opportunity to help shape the future of autism care—while building on a legacy of operational excellence.

Our Origin Story

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

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

Are you an experienced business leader with expertise in financial performance? Are you eager to put your skills to work in a stable, growing company where your voice will be heard? You belong with us!

Leadership Opportunity

The Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring that the daily activities of a clinic run smoothly, including monitoring and correcting processes that allow the clinic and our company to run efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management that mirrors the company's adopted 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 the timely documentation process


• Work with leadership to ensure compliance with accrediting and licensing bodies


• Work alongside management to ensure company finances are in order, including approval of all department expenses and budgets


• Oversee and manage the safety of employees and clients


• Conduct tours of the facility as needed


• Stay in communication with referral sources and families


• Collaborate with leadership on compliance and quality assurance projects


• Maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports


• Work with the clinical team to facilitate crisis intervention


• Ensure adherence to medication policy and procedure


• Work to reduce and minimize missed client services

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 skills.


• Leadership Experience

Outstanding Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases 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.

About ABA Centers of New Jersey

ABA Centers of New Jersey is committed to maintaining a culture led by seasoned professionals who share a vision of becoming the nation's leading provider of autism care. We acknowledge this form of healthcare demands unique, personal dedication. By identifying individuals possessing the right blend of compassion and expertise, we can provide our clinical team members with the support and opportunities they need to flourish.

Join our mission and help build the future with purpose!

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