Regional Clinical Director (BCBA)

Ascend AutismWestport, CT

$115,000 - $135,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Compensation

$115,000-$135,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Career Development

Job Description

Regional Clinical Director (BCBA)

Ascend Autism GroupFull-Time | ExemptCompensation Range: $115,000–$135,000 base salary + performance bonus (target ~10%)

About Ascend Autism Group

Ascend Autism Group (“Ascend”) is a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) organization dedicated to elevating outcomes for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are committed to clinical excellence, operational discipline, and building leadership teams that create meaningful, scalable impact for families and communities.As Ascend continues to grow across multiple states, we are seeking a Regional Clinical Director (RCD) to provide multi-site clinical leadership and strategic oversight.

Position Overview

The Regional Clinical Director will oversee clinical quality, BCBA leadership development, and operational alignment across multiple Ascend centers. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring consistent clinical excellence, strong center performance, and scalable growth across the region.The RCD will partner closely with Center Directors and executive leadership to support new center launches, mentor clinical leaders, and drive key performance metrics related to quality, compliance, retention, and client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Quality Oversight

Provide clinical oversight and quality assurance across multiple center-based ABA programs.
Ensure compliance with BACB standards, state licensure regulations, and company policies.
Review clinical documentation, treatment plans, and assessment practices to maintain consistency and excellence.
Monitor clinical KPIs and implement corrective action plans where necessary.

Leadership Development

Mentor, coach, and develop Center Directors and BCBAs.
Support performance management, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
Facilitate quarterly leadership reviews and performance evaluations.
Provide structured feedback and growth plans for clinical leaders.

Multi-Site Operational Partnership

Collaborate with operational leadership to support center performance and scalability.
Support new center launches and stabilization efforts.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, staffing models, and client retention.
Minimize cancellations and maximize center capacity utilization.

Strategic Growth

Contribute to long-term regional growth planning.
Support hiring of BCBAs and clinical team members.
Ensure clinical readiness for expansion into new markets.
Drive alignment between clinical outcomes and financial performance.

Travel Expectations

The Regional Clinical Director will have an assigned primary or “home” center, determined based on geographic proximity and organizational needs (e.g., Farmington, CT; Hawthorne, NY; Westport, CT; or other regional locations).
The majority of time will be spent supporting and working from the designated home center.
Regular travel is required across assigned regional centers (currently including locations in CT, NY, PA, and TN).
In-region centers may require approximately 2+ days per month of on-site presence, subject to business needs.
Out-of-state centers may require periodic multi-day visits to support leadership development, performance alignment, and growth initiatives.
All reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary ($115,000–$135,000).
Performance-based bonus (target ~10% of base salary).
401(k) with company match.
18 days Paid Time Off (starting).
Health benefits.
Continuing education support.
Executive-level leadership growth opportunity.
Opportunity to shape and define a newly created regional leadership role.

Qualifications

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Active state licensure (CT or NY LBA required; multi-state licensure a plus).
5+ years of progressive ABA clinical leadership experience.
Experience overseeing multiple clinicians or centers preferred.
Strong knowledge of center-based ABA operations.
Demonstrated success mentoring and developing BCBAs.
Experience with performance metrics, quality assurance, and operational KPIs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinker with strong organizational and leadership capabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ascend Autism Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected status

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $115,000 and $135,000 per year.

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