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Salary: USD 115,000 - 125,000 / annual
ANNA (Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement) is seeking a Clinical Director to lead one of its centers in Woburn, Massachusetts. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Market Executive Director.
As Clinical Director, you will serve as the on-the-ground leader and effectively the CEO of your center. You will own clinical excellence, day-to-day operations, and team culture, leading a team of BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) and Behavior Therapists who deliver NDBI (Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention)-based care to autistic children ages 18 months to 6 years. ANNA provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based therapy across Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Supervision: Monitor client progress, treatment fidelity, and clinical quality indicators. Provide individual and group supervision to BCBAs and Behavior Therapists. Supervise assessments, intervention plan development, and parent coaching. Monitor clinical documentation for compliance with legal and ethical guidelines. Coach and develop your clinical team.
Operational Leadership: Own center performance across growth, utilization, quality of care, staff experience, and team engagement. Manage day-to-day operations including staffing, scheduling, supply ordering, facilities, and budget. Manage team utilization as a key driver of retention and financial health. Partner with centralized teams on hiring, HR, and finance while owning outcomes for your center. Create a safe, welcoming space for children and families.
People Management: Serve as direct people manager for BCBAs and level-two manager for Behavior Therapists, including performance management and hiring. Foster a collaborative, supportive work environment that reduces turnover.
Collaboration: Work closely with ANNA's clinical and operational leadership. Participate in supervision with clinical leadership. Communicate proactively with clinical team and families. Guide development and revision of clinical policies. Participate in clinical development and research activities when available.
Growth Path: High-performing Clinical Directors can advance to Senior Clinical Director roles mentoring other clinic leaders, or pursue growth opportunities as ANNA expands beyond Massachusetts.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. No nights, weekends, or travel required.
Compensation & Benefits: Base salary $115,000–$125,000 annually. Annual bonus up to $3,000 tied to Quality of Care. Monthly bonus tied to clinic financial sustainability (metrics-based, not guaranteed). Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. 40 hours/year paid sick time. 80–140 hours/year vacation (growing with tenure). Annual stipend for continuing education units and conference attendance. Ongoing supervision and training.
Qualifications Required:
- 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
- Active Massachusetts LABA (Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst) license or equivalent graduate-level behavior analyst credential in good standing, maintained throughout employment
- Master's-level clinician (Ph.D. preferred)
- Experience with clinical leadership and supervision of BCBAs and/or Behavior Therapists
- Extensive experience working with children under age 6
- Commitment to 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (e.g., ESDM, PRT, JASPER)
- Prior experience owning 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
Ideal Candidate: A clinician-leader equally comfortable running a supervision session and managing a P&L. Someone who thinks of their center as their own business, taking ownership of clinical quality, financial health, and team culture. You're energized by defining what great looks like at ANNA.
