Founding Clinical Director (BCBA)

Confidential Search | Phoenix, Arizona

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Recruit ABA is conducting a confidential search for a Founding Clinical Director (BCBA) on behalf of a growing, clinician-focused ABA organization launching a new center-based clinic in the Phoenix market.

This is a unique opportunity for a BCBA who wants more than just a caseload. This role is designed for a clinician who wants to help build something from the ground up, shape the clinical culture, influence hiring decisions, and step into long-term leadership as the organization grows.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, leadership-minded, and excited about being part of a startup environment where quality care comes first.

About the Opportunity

This role will begin with direct clinical responsibilities during the startup phase, including assessments, treatment planning, parent training, and supervision of clinical staff. As the clinic grows and additional BCBAs are added, the role will evolve into broader leadership responsibilities with increased oversight of clinical operations and team development.

This is a center-based model focused on clinical quality, manageable growth, and strong outcomes over volume.

What You’ll Do

Provide clinical oversight for a pediatric ABA caseload

Conduct initial assessments, functional assessments, and treatment planning

Develop and oversee individualized behavior intervention plans

Supervise and mentor RBTs and clinical staff

Provide parent training and caregiver collaboration

Support the hiring and development of the founding clinical team

Help shape clinical systems, programming standards, and treatment quality

Partner with ownership and administrative staff during the clinic launch and growth phase

Support long-term clinic growth into a multi-BCBA model

What Makes This Opportunity Different

Founding leadership opportunity with real influence over the clinical team and clinic culture

Strong clinical autonomy with ownership support

Administrative team handles billing, scheduling, and office operations

Flexible 4-day onsite clinical schedule with one administrative/flex day

Manageable startup caseload (8–10 clients)

Growth path into overseeing a multi-BCBA clinic model

Center-based only — no in-home or school-based travel

Paid CEUs and professional development support

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $125,000 – $132,000

Retention bonus potential

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

CEU support and approved professional development

Conference support opportunities

Qualifications

Active BCBA certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Active Arizona licensure

Experience with assessments, behavior plans, data analysis, and parent collaboration

Experience supervising RBTs and supporting staff development

Strong leadership potential or existing leadership experience preferred

Comfortable working in a startup or growth-focused environment

Location

Phoenix, Arizona
Clinic-based with hybrid flexibility

If you are a BCBA looking for a leadership opportunity where you can help build, influence, and grow something meaningful from the beginning, we’d like to connect.

Apply confidentially through Recruit ABA to learn more.