Clinical Director_MESA
Full time @recruitaba in HealthcareJob Description
๐ Clinical Director (BCBA)
Founding Leadership Role | New Clinic Opening
๐ Mesa / Tempe, Arizona
๐ Full-Time | Clinic-Based
About the Organization
Our client is a multi-state, family-centered provider of evidence-based autism services, offering ABA Therapy alongside complementary clinical supports in engaging, clinic-based environments. Their organization serves children and adolescents across multiple states and is continuing to expand thoughtfully through new clinic openings.
They are launching a new Arizona clinic opening February, 2026, and are seeking a Clinical Director (BCBA) to play a foundational leadership role in this expansion.
The Opportunity
This is a founding clinical leadership opportunity for a BCBA who wants to help build, shape, and lead a clinic from the ground up. The Clinical Director will partner closely with operational leadership to establish strong clinical systems, mentor BCBAs, and set the tone for a collaborative, high-quality clinical culture.
There is a clear growth pathway into broader regional leadership as the organization continues to expand in Arizona.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Program Development
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Establish and oversee all clinical operations for a new center
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Select and implement assessments, tools, and treatment frameworks
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Ensure high-quality, ethical, and data-driven ABA services
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Maintain a light caseload (2โ3 clients) with reduced billables compared to standard BCBA roles
Team Leadership & Supervision
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Provide direct oversight and mentorship to BCBAs
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Support clinical skill development, treatment integrity, and professional growth
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Partner with operational leadership on staffing, workflows, and clinic launch readiness
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Help build a positive, collaborative clinic culture
Collaboration & Growth
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Work hand-in-hand with the Operations Manager in shared decision-making
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Support clinic growth and long-term scalability
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Contribute to systems that position the clinic for regional expansion
Compensation & Benefits
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Base Salary:
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Target range: up to $130k base salary
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Benefits Include:
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PTO provided upfront (resets annually)
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k)
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Career Growth:
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Clear path to Regional Manager / Regional Clinical Leadership as Arizona operations expand
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Required Qualifications
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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Arizona LBA license required (active or officially in process)
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Strong clinical judgment and leadership presence
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Experience supervising or mentoring clinicians preferred
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Comfort building systems and structure in a startup or growth-stage environment
Work Environment
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100% clinic-based
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Supportive, leadership-forward culture
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Strong emphasis on quality care, clinician sustainability, and long-term growth
