
Clinical Director
Global Behavior Education Alliance, LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Jackson • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Provide clinical management and oversight to a team of BCBAs, Behavior Technicians, and Registered Behavior Technicians.
- Serve as the lead clinician or primary reviewer for initial assessments and the development, review, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans grounded in ABA principles.
- Ensure treatment integrity, ethical practice, and compliance with BACB Ethical Code standards, state regulations, payer requirements, and organizational clinical policies.
- Monitor client progress through systematic review of behavioral data; problem-solve and provide clinical direction when insufficient progress toward outcomes is identified.
- Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, as assigned, which may include direct assessment, supervision, and treatment.
- Promote a therapeutic, assent-focused environment in which client input and clinical appropriateness are actively considered in treatment planning and implementation.
- Oversee clinical administrative systems and trackers, including technician level tracking, BT/RBT credential monitoring, client level systems, and city BCBA trackers.
- Execute and enforce clinical policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant service delivery.
- Establish, implement, and monitor quality assurance processes related to clinical performance, documentation integrity, and treatment effectiveness.
- Conduct regular reviews of client progress, treatment outcomes, and clinical documentation; direct adjustments as clinically indicated.
- Oversee the collection, review, and analysis of clinical data to inform treatment decisions and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation across clinical teams.
- Supervise, train, and mentor BCBAs and clinical staff to support skill development, professional growth, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Conduct performance evaluations for BCBAs, Assistant Clinical Directors, and ABA Supervisors, focusing on clinical competencies, treatment integrity, and client outcomes.
- Pinpoint staff performance variables that directly support meaningful, measurable client progress.
- Conduct and/or oversee staff and caregiver trainings.
- Promote a culture of ongoing professional development through continued education, literature review, and participation in relevant conferences and workshops.
- Regularly reference behavior analytic literature to inform clinical decision-making and program development.
- Collaborate closely with the Operations Director as part of the functional Director Dyad to support coordinated clinic functioning and aligned decision-making.
- Communicate with administrative teams to support clinical records management, authorization tracking, and payer-related clinical requirements.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals (e.g., speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educational staff) to support coordinated care when applicable.
- Attend leadership meetings and actively contribute to clinical planning, problem-solving, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Participate in service, quality, and growth initiatives through clinical leadership and implementation support.
- Address sensitive employee relations matters related to clinical performance and conduct professionally and ethically, independently or in collaboration with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a closely related field required.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Tennessee Behavior Analyst License / Kentucky Behavior Analyst License preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing as a BCBA.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision, leadership, and data-based decision-making.
- Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and ability to work effectively within a leadership team.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and improving outcomes for children and families.
- Successful completion of a background check and required screenings.
- Willingness to work onsite 2-3 full days per week on reoccurring schedule.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, twist, reach overhead, pull, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to engage in occasional running and physical prompting as required by the clinical environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Meaningful work impacting individuals, families, and communities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Applied Behavior Analysisclinical supervisiondata-based decision-makingtreatment planningquality assurance processesclinical documentationbehavioral data analysisstaff trainingperformance evaluationsclinical management
Soft Skills
communication skillsclinical judgmentprofessionalismleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationmentoringcommitment to ethical practiceinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Master’s degree in Applied Behavior AnalysisBoard Certified Behavior AnalystTennessee Behavior Analyst LicenseKentucky Behavior Analyst License