BCBA Area Director

Golden Steps ABA

Area Director overseeing clinical quality for Supervising Clinicians at Golden Steps ABA. Leading team mentorship, managing clinical standards, and ensuring optimal service delivery in behavior analysis.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Area Director is responsible for the daily oversight of clinical quality for their Supervising Clinicians (BCBAs) team.
Mentor and manage a team of Supervising Clinicians.
Lead a team of Supervising Clinicians to provide the highest quality of ABA therapy through appropriate programming, client education, and hour recommendations.
Conduct weekly one on ones to review performance metrics and client files.
Conduct quarterly fidelity assessments to drive quality and consistency throughout the organization.
Provide clinical oversight of all clienteles to drive compliance and retention to achieve optimal outcomes.
Review initial and six-month assessments conducted by your direct report BCBAs to guarantee clinically accurate goals, programming, and hour recommendations.
Conduct monthly case reviews of your team members' clients to ensure appropriate progress.
Ensure clients and parents are engaged in and completely satisfied with the services provided to them.
Review all proposed discharges/graduations for appropriateness.
Champion clinical initiatives with the team of Supervising Clinicians and Behavior Technicians.
Ensure all initiatives developed by the Quality Assurance Team are understood, accepted, and implemented.
Consistently train and lead the team to drive to the highest quality of ABA therapy being delivered and best outcomes being achieved.
Attend corporate meetings and training as scheduled.
Attend training to earn CEUs and hear company updates as offered.
Conduct monthly group BCBA.
Promote the growth of Golden Steps and assist in the pursuit of business opportunities.
Build relationships with current referral sources.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
BCBA Masters Level degree
Current BCBA certificate through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
2+ years as a BCBA, and experience with multimodal communication systems (AAC devices, modified signs, picture exchange systems)
Familiarity with using the VBMAPP, ABLLS, Essentials for Living, PEAK, socially savvy, and knowledge of Skill based treatment.
Previous experience in managing others and leading a team.
ABA clinical knowledge and experience; Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to synthesize a variety of clinical and social data to determine an appropriate treatment plan and monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs.
Ability to effectively engage in one-to-one communication with parents and clients.
Expertise in tracking and ensuring clinical outcomes, progress, and maintaining a high level of compliance.
Proven experience and understanding of customer service.
Works well in a collaborative environment and builds mutual trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with clients, internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve business goals.
Proven leadership and management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Superior skills in time management, observation, and data analytics.
Strong work ethic with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
Required to perform activities that entail fine and gross motor skills, bend kneel, squat sitting on floor level or in a chair, or standing for periods of time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salaries with attainable billable requirements.
Sign-On Bonus & Performance-Based Bonuses.
Generous Paid Time Off - including vacation and holidays.
401(k) matched at 10% of your contribution.
Access to unlimited CEU's.
Employee Referral Bonuses - help us grow and get rewarded.
Relocation Assistance Offered.
Leadership Opportunities - climb your career ladder.
Supportive Work Culture - we value collaboration, creativity and making work fun!
Student Loan Support - Receive up to $24,000 in tuition assistance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

BCBAABA therapyVBMAPPABLLSEssentials for LivingPEAKmultimodal communication systemsdata analyticstreatment planningclinical oversight

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementeffective communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillscustomer servicecollaborationself-motivationtime managementattention to detail

Certifications

BCBA certificateBachelor's degreeMasters Level degree