Executive Director

ABA Centers of Georgia; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Bonus potential based on performance

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Augusta, GA, is seeking an Executive Director to manage clinic operations and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of leadership experience in a healthcare or educational setting. Responsibilities include overseeing P&L, ensuring service delivery, and developing high-performing teams. Excellent benefits offered including paid time off, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive medical coverage. This role requires a strong understanding of ABA therapy and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operations and growth leadership experience in healthcare or education.
• Understanding of financial fluency (P&L, EBITDA, KPI analysis).
• Deep understanding of ABA therapy and/or allied health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive center growth and client retention, exceeding monthly targets.
• Manage clinic P&L, optimizing profitability through key financial drivers.
• Hire, develop, and retain high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Operational Excellence

Community Engagement

Talent Development

Education

Master’s in Business, Healthcare Administration, or Behavioral Health

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Data Dashboards (e.g., Tableau)

Job description

Overview

Clinic Executive Director - ABA Centers of Georgia

Augusta, GA

Are you a natural leader with hands-on experience running a healthcare business? Have you built a successful career by managing a high-performing team? We're looking for someone to run one of our ABA clinics and provide exceptional services to our clients.

The Executive Director serves as the senior leader, accountable for the overall success of clinics across four pillars: operations, growth, financial performance, and culture. As the primary driver of local growth, the Executive Director partners with the Business Developer to foster community relationships and drive client acquisition. The Executive Director mentors and develops the next generation of leaders, preparing leadership staff for future growth.

What You’ll Do

Growth Mindset & Strategic Expansion

• Take full ownership of center growth and client retention, exceeding monthly targets for new patient admissions and diagnostics
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, community organizations, and school systems
• Lead business development activities including community events, outreach campaigns, and innovative growth initiatives
• Coach staff to adopt a proactive mindset around client acquisition, engagement, and retention
• Manage full clinic P&L, including top-line revenue, clinic operating cost, labor and non-labor expense management
• Optimize center profitability by acting on key financial drivers such as growth, contract rates, billable hour utilization, and service completion
• Collaborate with corporate finance and operations teams to implement strategies that maximize clinic profitability

Financial Acumen

• Manage full clinic P&L, including top-line revenue, operating costs, labor and non-labor expense management
• Optimize center profitability by acting on key financial drivers such as growth, contract rates, billable hour utilization, and service completion
• Collaborate with corporate finance and operations teams to implement strategies that maximize clinic profitability

Operational Excellence

• Contribute to Organizational Key Results, meet or exceed center-based KPIs and targets
• Lead high-quality execution of ABA services through proactive scheduling and resource optimization
• Maintain compliance with licensing, accreditation, and internal policies
• Monitor and drive service delivery performance, ensuring 100% treatment completion
• Use data dashboards (e.g., Tableau) to track, analyze and interpret data/KPI to make informed decisions

Talent Retention & Engagement

• Hire, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Create a high-performance culture by investing in professional development and celebrating success
• Lead onboarding and mentorship programs for new team members
• Conduct regular employee rounding, performance check-ins, and engagement surveys to foster a connected and motivated team

Relationship-Driven Leadership

• Build trust with families and caregivers through early and frequent engagement, ensuring consistent communication and satisfaction
• Host or promote weekly caregiver support groups to build community and empower families
• Advocate for school-based services and support caregiver participation in treatment planning
• Develop and nurture strategic relationships with community stakeholders, referral sources, and business development partners to support growth and enhance service awareness
• Champion collaboration across departments, including Clinical, Admissions, Marketing, and HR

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Business, Healthcare Administration, or Behavioral Health strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of operations and growth leadership experience in a high-growth service industry, healthcare/health system, behavioral health or education
• Entrepreneurs with franchise or service supply chain experience
• Proven track record of leading operations, driving organic growth, increasing revenue growth, and building engaged teams
• Understanding of financial fluency (P&L, EBITDA, KPI analysis)
• Deep understanding of ABA therapy and/or allied health services is strongly preferred
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and an entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Bonus potential based on performance

ABA Centers of Georgia Culture: At ABA Centers of Georgia, every contribution matters. We encourage all team members to use their knowledge, strengths, and expertise to improve the lives of our clients while helping them grow their careers.

Recruiter ID: ABA Centers of Georgia participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.