Clinical Director- Licensed Behavior Analyst - Early Intervention & Academy

Description

DIVISION: Administration 

REPORTS TO: VP of Clinical Services    

SUPERVISES: 3-10 

EXEMPTION STATUS:  Exempt 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Director of the Early Intervention Clinic and Academy provides strategic and operational leadership for all clinical services delivered within these programs. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based ABA services while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements.

Guided by Behavioral Health Allies’ Core Values—Empower Through Innovation, Integrity in Action, Advocate with Passion, Leaders in Learning, Compassionate Care Always, and Sustainable Growth, Lasting Impact—the Clinical Director champions clinical excellence, staff development, and data-driven decision-making. This position plays a critical role in advancing BHA’s mission by ensuring clinical integrity, strong outcomes for individuals served, and sustainable program growth across both Early Intervention and Academy settings.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including maintaining continuous alertness, providing direct supervision, driving individuals served as required, and administering medications as trained

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education, Licensure & Certification:

· Master’s or Doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field from an accredited program.

· Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.

· Active Missouri and/or Kansas LBA licensure as applicable to service locations.

· Completion of BACB-required supervision training (8-hour supervision course)

Experience:

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in ABA service delivery, including at least 3 years in a clinical leadership or supervisory role.

· Demonstrated experience overseeing multidisciplinary clinical teams and complex service models.

· Experience in Early Intervention, school-based/academy settings, or intensive behavioral programs preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills      (written, verbal, and visual).
• Ability to manage multiple projects      with excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong ethical standards,      professionalism, and commitment to BHA’s mission.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality      and strong judgment when representing the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong professional judgment,      initiative, and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal      communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership,      collaboration, and ethical professionalism.
• Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality,      professional integrity, and fiscal responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of ABA      methodologies, ethical standards, and clinical best practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and      performance management skills.
• Ability to analyze clinical,      operational, and financial data to guide decision-making.
• Proficiency with clinical      documentation systems, data platforms, and Microsoft Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Empower Through Innovation

· Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical models, tools, and systems that improve service quality and efficiency.

· Evaluate and optimize clinical platforms, data systems, and service delivery methods to enhance fidelity and outcomes.

· Identify opportunities for innovation in treatment programming, supervision models, and service expansion.

Integrity in Action

· Ensure all clinical services comply with BACB ethical standards, state licensing requirements, payer regulations, and BHA policies.

· Maintain strict confidentiality of client, family, and employee information, including full adherence to HIPAA and PHI standards.

· Model ethical decision-making and address clinical or compliance concerns promptly and transparently.

Advocate with Passion

· Serve as a clinical advocate for clients, families, and staff by ensuring appropriate services, resources, and supports.

· Participate in intake reviews and determine clinical appropriateness for services in alignment with BHA criteria.

· Collaborate with schools, medical providers, and community partners to support integrated care.

Leaders in Learning

· Provide mentorship, supervision, and professional development for BCBAs, BCaBAs, provisional staff, and trainees.

· Ensure supervision and training meet BACB, licensure, and organizational standards.

· Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and clinical excellence.

Compassionate Care, Always

· Ensure individualized, person-centered treatment plans that reflect dignity, respect, and meaningful progress for each client.

· Support families and caregivers through responsive communication, intake engagement, and ongoing collaboration.

· Promote a trauma-informed, supportive culture across Early Intervention and Academy environments.

Sustainable Growth, Lasting Impact

· Oversee clinical capacity, staffing models, and utilization to support program sustainability and growth.

· Collaborate with billing and finance teams to ensure accurate documentation, authorization utilization, and revenue integrity.

· Monitor clinical performance metrics, including outcomes, productivity, and service efficiency.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Oversight & Service Delivery

· Oversee assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and progress monitoring for all clients served.

· Review and approve clinical documentation, assessments, and treatment plans in accordance with BHA policies.

· Ensure data-driven decision-making and timely adjustments to treatment plans.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

· Implement and maintain quality assurance systems to monitor clinical fidelity, outcomes, and compliance.

· Conduct audits, reviews, and corrective action planning as needed.

· Stay current on regulatory changes, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.

Staff Development & Supervision

· Directly and indirectly supervise clinical staff, ensuring adequate support, coaching, and performance feedback.

· Conduct performance evaluations and support career growth and succession planning.

· Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing competency development for clinical teams.

Financial & Operational Stewardship 

· Monitor clinical-related financial metrics including authorization usage, productivity, and cost efficiency.

· Support timely and accurate billing through oversight of documentation and service delivery alignment.

· Complete time and expense reporting in accordance with company policy.

Collaboration & Leadership

· Serve on and chair clinical committees as assigned.

· Collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations, education, and clinical partners.

· Support organizational initiatives, accreditation efforts, and strategic planning.

Other Duties 

· Perform special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.

· Communicate promptly regarding any changes in licensure or certification status that may impact role eligibility.

· Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions.

· Conduct staff training, supervision, and performance evaluations as assigned.

· Participate in on-call rotations for behavioral crisis response.

· Complete all documentation, billing, and reporting requirements in accordance with BHA and regulatory guidelines.

· Uphold BHA’s mission and values in all work performed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BHA CORE VALUES 

1. Empower Through Innovation – Continuously seek new and effective ways to support individuals and families.

2. Integrity in Action – Always do the right thing with honesty, accountability, and respect.

3. Advocate with Passion – Champion the rights, needs, and voices of those we serve.

4. Leaders in Learning – Commit to continuous growth, evidence-based practices, and thought leadership.

5. Compassionate Care, Always – Provide empathetic, high-quality support that makes a meaningful difference.

6. Sustainable Growth, Lasting Impact – Responsibly steward resources to expand services and reach more individuals in need.

Additional Conditions and Expectations:

• Employees      must maintain professional conduct and emotional regulation at all times,      even during crisis events or when exposed to aggressive or unsafe      behaviors.
• Employees      must adhere to all BHA safety protocols, behavior support plans, and      de-escalation procedures, following the direction of supervisors and      clinical staff.
• Employees      must remain physically and mentally alert throughout the workday to ensure      continuous supervision of students. Sleeping or inattention during      supervision is prohibited.
• Employees      must maintain confidentiality, respect, and dignity toward all students,      families, and colleagues, regardless of behavioral presentation.
• Work      hours may vary depending on student needs, program requirements, and      emergency situations.

Fitness for Duty / Medical Evaluation (Job-Related):
BHA may require a job-related fitness-for-duty evaluation consistent with applicable law when there is a reasonable concern that an employee may be unable to safely perform the essential functions of the role (including driving, medication administration, crisis response, and continuous supervision), or as part of return-to-work clearance following certain leaves or incidents.

ACCESS TO PHI: The employee may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI) as needed and should follow all guidelines in accordance with company and state and federal regulations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted so as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

ADA STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ACCOUNTABILITY/IMPACT (Degree of answerability for actions, consequences of errors in judgment, and legal liabilities): Errors in judgment or mistakes could cost the organization loss of revenue, loss of clients, and/or negatively impact KCBHH’s reputation 

Requirements

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

· Medical/Dental/Vision

· Participate in The 2P Plan - new bonus program that grows with you!

· OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it)

· Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Short/Long Term Disability

· 401K matching

· Additional $100 wellness benefit on top of your regular pay after 90 days!

· Referral bonus

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