Clinical Director / BCBA
Listed compensation
$125k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Clinical Director (BCBA) – ABA Centers of Delaware
New Castle, DE
Leadership Opportunity
Are you a BCBA interested in taking your career in a new direction? Our Clinical Director is responsible for monitoring the daily clinical operations of a single clinic location providing ABA therapy services. The Clinical Director ensures a clear line of communication between BCBAs, RBTs, and other team members.
Why We’re the Best Place to Be in ABA!
Dedication to Better Outcomes – Smaller caseloads combined with our established clinical infrastructure mean we can focus on delivering high-quality care and lasting impact for children and families
Unlimited Career Growth – Enjoy long-term opportunities to advance your career without the pressure of private equity investors
On-Demand Clinical Support – Access continuous training and resources through our ABA Academy of Excellence to stay at the top of your game
Investment in Talent – We hire top talent and invest in developing our RBT teams, ensuring the best care for our clients and stability for our BCBAs
Commitment to Improving Autism Care – We’re serious about innovation and change, as evidenced by having our own diagnostic teams and sponsorship of the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University
- What You’ll Do
- Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ensure clinical quality
- Supervise the daily implementation of behavior intervention, treatment plans, and client documentation
- Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including modeling
- Conduct behavior and skill-based assessments and treatment plans for clients admitted into the region as needed
- Support BCBAs in extended assessment opportunities (FBA, FA, preference assessment, etc.)
Make Monthly Check-in Phone Calls with Families
Support the ABA Academy of Excellence training program by analyzing regional IOA and treatment integrity data
Travel for assessments, oversight of clinical team, and support for high-risk clients
Requirements
- BCBA certification
- 5 years of experience in the ABA field (preferred)
- Must maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record
- Special, Full-Time BCBA Benefits
- 401(k) program with generous employer match up to 6%
- Performance bonuses
- BCBA referral bonuses ($5,000)
- RBT referral bonuses ($500)
- 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- CEU reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
About ABA Centers of Delaware
ABA Centers of Delaware is a great place to work! Don't take our word for it, though. We're listed in Inc. magazine’s Best in Business list for “Health Services,” honoring companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.
Recruiter ID
ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Director manages daily clinical operations, including supervising BCBAs and RBTs to ensure high-quality ABA therapy services. They are responsible for overseeing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and providing direct feedback to the clinical team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 48% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$150k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $100k (middle half $95k–$108k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | Delaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Delaware | 8 active | 2,444 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 48% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,181 in the last 30 days | 587 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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