Pediatric ABA Clinical Director

Overview

The Pediatric ABA Clinical Director coordinates with the Director of Pediatric ABA Services to provide clinical leadership and oversight for the delivery of high-quality ABA services. This role is responsible for supervising and mentoring clinical staff, ensuring the use of evidence-based assessment and intervention practices, overseeing treatment planning and behavior support, supporting caregiver training, and maintaining clinical and documentation standards in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory requirements.

The Clinical Director supports program growth and clinical excellence through staff supervision and development, participation in hiring and onboarding processes, and leadership of clinical and programmatic initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Pediatric ABA Services. As needed, the Clinical Director may support operational and administrative functions to ensure effective and compliant service delivery. The Pediatric ABA Clinical Director is required to adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

• Provides clinical leadership and oversight for the program
• Supervises, mentors, and supports Senior BCBAs, BCBAs, and BCaBAs, promoting clinical excellence and professional growth
• Oversees the onboarding and initial training of BCBAs and BCaBAs
• Oversees evidence-based assessment, treatment planning, and behavior support practices
• Monitors clinical outcomes, treatment integrity, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance
• Leads quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Pediatric ABA leadership team and VIA’s Quality Assurance Team
• Collaborates with the Director and operational partners to support program development and sustainability
• Participates in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of clinical staff
• Supports clinical systems, workflows, and processes; assists with operational/administrative functions as needed
• Maintains a limited caseload as needed and achieves a minimum of 10 billable hours/week, providing assessments, oversight, and direct clinical services as appropriate
• Serves as a clinical resource for complex cases and provides consultation to staff
• Communicates regularly with the Director regarding program performance, clinical concerns, and service quality
• Ensures adherence to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts supports ethical decision-making across the program
• Leads weekly team meetings
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by the Director of Pediatric ABA Services

• Represents VIA in community outreach and professional activities
• Participates in professional meetings, training, and conferences deemed to be beneficial to VIA’s development
• Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of VIA

This is a full-time position. This position involves working with clients who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior and participation in community outings.

• Master’s in behavior analysis, BCBA Supervisory, Psychology, special education, social work, speech language pathology, or related field required
• BCBA certification and/or licensed professional behavior analyst certification required
• At least three years’ experience as a BCBA serving individuals with ASDs with a full range of skills and abilities; five years preferred
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship of staff
• Demonstrated expertise in behavior analytic therapies, including assessment, treatment planning, skill acquisition, and behavior reduction, and experience delivering these services
• Must be proficient with DTT, ABA Program/Goal Development, ABA Behavior Reduction and Skills Acquisition Procedures, and Staff Training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, families, and external stakeholders
• Commitment to ethical practice and adherence to BACB standards
• Experience managing or supporting a small caseload while overseeing program quality is preferred