Job Description
Clinical Director (BCBA)—ABA Centers of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Leadership Opportunity
Are you a BCBA interested in taking your career to the next level with a stable company where everyone’s voice is heard, and clinic decisions are made only by clinicians? We are changing the ABA field and expanding services to meet the growing demand. Help us make a new future.
Our Clinical Director is responsible for monitoring the daily clinical operations of a single location, providing services to learners receiving insurance-funded or private-pay-funded services. The Clinical Director ensures a clear line of communication between BCBAs, RBTs, and other team members.
What You’ll Do
Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ensure clinical quality
Supervise the daily implementation of behavior intervention, treatment plans, and client documentation
Provide guidance to grow the clinical and professional skills of BCBAs
Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including modeling
Conduct behavior and skill-based assessments and treatment plans for clients admitted into the region as needed
Support BCBAs in extended assessment opportunities (FBA, FA, preference assessment, etc.)
Meet weekly with BCBAs to review client progress
Conduct on-site supervision of BCBAs and RBTs at service locations
Make monthly check-in phone calls with families
Support the ABA Academy of Excellence training program by analyzing regional IOA and treatment integrity data
Develop (as a team) and oversee a clinic-based curriculum
Collaborate with Regional Operations team
Supervise unrestricted hours for BCBA Apprentices
Travel for assessments, oversight of clinical team, and support for high-risk clients
Why We’re the Best Place to Be in ABA!
Dedication to Better Outcomes – Smaller caseloads combined with our established clinical infrastructure mean you can focus on delivering high-quality care and lasting impact for children and families
AI-Driven Efficiency – Streamline your workflow, reduce administrative tasks, and automate reporting, giving you more time to focus on your clients
Unlimited Career Growth – Enjoy long-term opportunities to advance your career without the pressure of private equity investors
Mentorship & Leadership Access – Collaborate with experienced BCBAs and leaders dedicated to your success and professional development
Special Interest Groups – Connect with peers to deepen your expertise in areas like assessment, severe behavior, and school collaboration
On-Demand Clinical Support – Access continuous training and resources through our ABA Academy of Excellence to stay at the top of your game
Investment in Talent – We hire top talent and invest in developing our RBT teams, ensuring the best care for our clients and stability for our BCBAs
Commitment to Improving Autism Care – We’re serious about innovation and change, as evidenced by having our own diagnostic teams and sponsorship of the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University
Industry Recognition – Proudly named in Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” for Health Services, making a lasting impact on our field and society
Education/Experience and Other Requirements
Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA certification
Tennessee State Licensure
5 years of experience in the ABA field (preferred)
Must maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record
Special BCBA-Clinical Director Benefits
401(k) program with generous employer match up to 6%
Performance bonuses (average $2,700 twice yearly)
BCBA referral bonuses ($5,000)
RBT referral bonuses ($500)
Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education (up to $2,500 per semester)
21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
Student-loan repayment program for existing loans
CEU reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Performance bonus potential
**$5,000 bonus for referring BCBAs to work in MA, NH, FL, TN, PA, NJ, DE, GA, TX, VA, RI**
ABA Centers of Tennessee Culture
Our goal is to eliminate the long waiting lists for ABA therapy and autism evaluations. Come join us and help change the future!
Recruiter ID: #LI-TF1
ABA Centers of Tennessee participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
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