Clinical Director (BCBA)

📍 Tempe, AZ | Clinic-Based | Founding Leadership Role

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a new, family-owned ABA clinic in Tempe, AZ seeking a Clinical Director (BCBA) to lead the launch of their first location.

This organization was founded by parents of a child with autism who have experienced both exceptional and poor ABA services firsthand. Their mission is to build a high-quality, clinician-led environment focused on outcomes, culture, and long-term impact—not private equity-driven growth.

This is a founding leadership role with the opportunity to build, shape, and lead a clinic from the ground up.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Founder-led, mission-driven organization (not PE-backed)
• Fully built clinic (~3,200 sq ft) with dedicated therapy spaces + sensory gyms
• On-site Speech & OT already integrated for multidisciplinary care
• Strong investment in culture, retention, and long-term staff success
• Clear path toward regional clinical leadership as the organization grows

Position Overview

The Clinical Director will serve as the clinical leader of the organization, responsible for establishing clinical standards, leading staff, and ensuring high-quality ABA services.

This role is ideal for a BCBA ready to step into (or expand within) leadership and build a program the right way from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Establish and oversee clinical programming and treatment standards

• Ensure ethical, high-quality, data-driven ABA services

• Maintain a light caseload (~3–4 clients initially)

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor BCBAs and RBTs

• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of clinical staff

• Build a strong, positive clinic culture focused on retention

Operations & Growth

• Partner with ownership on clinic launch and growth strategy

• Assist with systems, workflows, and program development

• Support expansion planning as additional locations are added

Compensation & Structure

• Base Salary: up to $130K
• Billables: No formal requirement at launch 
• Bonus: Up to $10k retention-based incentives
• Equity: Potential future opportunity

Ideal Candidate

• Ready to step into Clinical Director (or already in one)
• Wants autonomy + impact
• Motivated by building something meaningful—not just managing caseloads