ANNA (Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement) provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based therapy to autistic children under 6 across Massachusetts using NDBI. The Clinical Director is the on-the-ground leader of one of ANNA's centers, responsible for clinical excellence, day-to-day operations, and team culture. This is a 100% on-site, center-based, full-time Monday–Friday role with no nights, weekends, or travel.
Responsibilities
Own clinical quality of the center by monitoring client progress, Behavior Therapist treatment fidelity, BCBA implementation fidelity, and other key clinical quality indicators; Provide individual and group supervision to BCBAs and Behavior Therapists; Supervise BCBAs as they conduct assessments, build intervention plans, and deliver parent coaching; Monitor clinical documentation and ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines; Coach and develop the clinical team; Own the center's performance across growth, utilization, quality of care, staff and caregiver experience, and team engagement; Own day-to-day operations including staffing, scheduling, supply ordering, facilities, and budget; Manage utilization across the team and coach BCBAs whose utilization falls below expectations; Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Finance teams; Serve as direct people manager for BCBAs and level-two manager for BTs, including performance management; Lead hiring and onboarding for the center in partnership with Talent Acquisition; Foster a collaborative, supportive work environment; Work with clinical and operational leadership on staffing, training, and team development; Participate in clinical development and research activities when available
Requirements
10+ years of experience in ABA, including 5+ years of post-credential experience providing, supervising, or administering ABA services to children with autism spectrum disorder as a credentialed BCBA; active Massachusetts LABA license or equivalent graduate-level behavior analyst credential in good standing; Master's-level clinician; Experience with clinical leadership and supervision of BCBAs and/or Behavior Therapists; Extensive experience working with children under the age of 6; Commitment to a neurodiversity-affirming approach to clinical services; Comfort owning operational responsibilities such as budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and utilization management; Experience with insurance-based services and knowledge of insurance billing requirements; Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have
Experience with Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (e.g., ESDM, PRT, JASPER); Prior experience owning the full operational performance of a center, unit, or department (budget, staffing, KPIs); In-depth knowledge of behavioral assessment and intervention; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online file storage systems; Ph.D. preferred
Benefits
Relocation assistance; Annual bonus of up to $3,000 tied to Quality of Care; Monthly bonus tied to clinic financial sustainability; Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; Separate paid sick time (40 hours/year); Vacation time (80–140 hours/year, growing with tenure); Annual stipend for CEUs and conference attendance; Quarterly team outings
Stany Zjednoczone · Hartford
