Associate Clinical Director (BCBA)

Associate Clinical Director (BCBA) | Durham, NC

Clinic-Based | Full-Time | $130,000–$160,000/year (base + performance bonus)

Support clinical quality, mentor developing clinicians, and help families access meaningful, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Autism Center of Excellence (AutismCOE) is hiring an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as Associate Clinical Director in our Durham clinic. This leadership role includes clinical oversight, team development, and a reduced personal caseload.

Position Details

Location: Durham, NC (clinic-based)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, consistent daytime hours

Employment Type: Full-time, in-person

Total Compensation: $130,000–$160,000/year (base salary + performance bonus)

Reports To: Regional Clinical Leadership

Why Join AutismCOE

• Reduced caseload to prioritize mentorship and clinical quality
  
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives
  
• Defined pathway to Clinical Director
  
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
  
• Supportive systems for scheduling, documentation, and reporting
  
• Organization committed to clinician growth and well-being
  

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and mentor BCBAs, RBTs, Behavior Technicians, and trainees
  
• Guide caregiver coaching to promote skill generalization
  
• Review treatment plans, data, documentation, and session fidelity
  
• Manage a reduced personal caseload while supporting clinic needs
  
• Participate in performance reviews and clinical competency development
  
• Support supervision requirements in alignment with BACB guidelines
  
• Contribute to professional development and training initiatives
  
• Collaborate on clinic process improvements and best practice implementation
  
• Model a culture of compassion, accountability, and clinical excellence
  

Who You Are

• Supportive leader focused on developing clinician strengths
  
• Comfortable making data-informed treatment decisions
  
• Organized, dependable, and committed to ethical care
  
• Strong communicator with caregivers and clinical teams
  
• Skilled at coaching, feedback delivery, and teamwork
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
  
• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
  
• 3+ years of ABA experience working with children with autism
  
• Strong clinical decision-making and documentation skills
  

Preferred:

• Prior supervision or leadership experience in a clinic environment
  

Compensation & Benefits

Total Compensation: $130,000–$160,000/year (base + bonus)

Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week) Also Receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Company-paid life insurance
  
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  
• 401(k) with employer contribution
  
• CEU support and leadership mentorship
  
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
  

Work Setting

Clinic-based ABA environment

Manageable caseload for leadership focus

Support from regional clinical leadership and operations teams

About AutismCOE

Autism Center of Excellence provides clinic-based ABA services across North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. Our mission is to help children with autism achieve independence and confidence through best-in-class care, supporting families every step of the way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AutismCOE welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of BCBA experience is required
  
• BCBA Certification: Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis, per BACB guidelines
  
• Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field
  
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities
  
• Passionate about clinical quality and client progress to drive decision-making and best practices
  
• Exceptional skillset with leadership, time management, and observation
  
• Strong analytical thinker who is data-driven and client-centered
  
• Effective Collaborator and team player, who is empathetic and culturally competent
  
• Protect clients’ rights and privacy according to HIPAA regulations