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Arlington, Texas · Hybrid

Academy Social Skills BCBA Clinical Director

BCBANo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED DAILY. YOU CAN EXPECT A RESPONSE WITHIN 24 HOURS.

Why ABC?

  • Our Patients: An intentional focus on small caseloads with a compassionate care approach.
  • Our Culture: ABC Core Values are more than just words on a wall. It's how we strive to live everyday.
  • Our Community: We ground ourselves in our WHY and the impact we have on the lives of others.

Compensation and Bonus Structure

  • Total Compensation Package up to $120,000 annually. Opportunity to earn MORE based on center size, mentorship of RBT’s and supervision of assigned trainees.
  • Your total compensation consists of a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, mentorship bonuses, and long-term ownership in the company.

Bonus Structure

  • Monthly Performance Bonuses: Bonuses are uncapped, meaning you’ll be rewarded for your impact without waiting months to qualify.
  • Mentorship Bonuses: Provide supervision hours to an RBT pursuing their Master’s in ABA and earn bonus pay for your guidance, oversight and impact!
  • Certification Bonuses: Get rewarded for each therapist who becomes certified under your supervision.
  • Relocation Packages available: To ease the financial aspects of your transition
  • 401k with Company Match: Boost your retirement potential and strengthen your financial future

Scheduling and Work-Life Balance

  • Remote Work Benefit: Up to 3 work from home days per month, plus up to 16 additional assessment related work from home days per year

Schedule

  • Monday - Friday: 11:00AM - 6:30PM
  • Saturday: 9:00AM-12:00PM (Based upon patient attendance)
  • Almost 30 days off in Year One: Including holidays, PTO, CEU days, and flex days-no guilt, just rest.
  • Manageable Caseloads: You’ll support up to 8 children, so you’re set up to succeed without burning out.
  • No Non-Compete Clauses: We believe great talent doesn’t need restrictions

Transparent and Expedited Career Growth & Leadership Tracks

  • Center Leadership: BCBA >Sr. BCBA>Assistant Clinical Director >Clinical Director>Sr. Clinical Director >Group Clinical Director>Regional Clinical Director
  • Training & Development: Join Dr. Greg Hanley’s Compassionate Care Team, mentor and train clinicians in evidence‑based ABA practice
  • Research & Innovation: Collaborate with Dr. Linda LeBlanc at the Action Institute to advance treatment outcomes, transparency, equity, and clinical quality
  • Clinical Guidance: Our BCBAs are guided by our Clinical Advisory Board and Compassionate Care Team, featuring clinical industry leading clinicians such as: Dr. Charna Mintz, Dr. Greg Hanley, Dr. Linda LeBlanc, Dr. Patricia Wright, Dr. Dorothea Lerman, Dr. Malika Pritchett, Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami, and Dr. Anthony Cammilleri

Education and Support

  • Continuing Education: A minimum of 10+ free CEUs per year in-house, extra funds to attend additional training courses, and 2 paid days off to use for CEU events.
  • Health Benefits: Best-in-class Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Savings Account and Health Savings Account options
  • Family Support: Up to $3,000 in maternity/paternity financial assistance plus short-term disability options that can equate to 8 weeks of paid paternity leave.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Each year we contribute additional dollars to help you pay off your student loans.
  • Unique Perks: First Stop Virtual Health for you and up to 7 household members, CALM membership for you and your family, Door Dash Pass, MilkStork access to ship home breast milk while traveling, a SNOO smart sleeper for new parents, and more.

Your Role

  • Lead and manage the clinical team to deliver high-quality ABA therapy services.
  • Oversee patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices in behavioral health.
  • Provide training and support to staff on clinical best practices and therapeutic techniques.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet individual needs.
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive, compassionate care.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, self-improvement, and professional development within the center.

Our Community & Culture

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ABC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the clinical team to deliver high-quality ABA therapy services while overseeing patient assessments and treatment plans. Ensure regulatory compliance and foster a culture of professional development and compassionate care within the center.

Requirements

The role requires a BCBA certification and experience in clinical leadership and staff supervision. Candidates must be capable of managing caseloads and providing evidence-based behavioral health interventions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient assessmentTeam managementClinical quality assuranceEvidence-based practiceStaff training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Academy Social Skills BCBA Clinical Director at Action Behavior Centers a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,350 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Action Behavior Centers ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Texas, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (145 salary observations; 625 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,561 salary observations; 5,857 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,350 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120kApplied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $88k–$96k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$95k median in Texas$92k nationally (+3%)145 state / 1,561 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$124k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Texas214 active2,439 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 53% remote · 42% no call · 72% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentTexas healthcare professional listings: 68% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 43% offer loan repayment238 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,186 in the last 30 days573 the 30 days before (+107%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Action Behavior Centers#1 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,350 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

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About Action Behavior Centers

Mental Health Care
Austin, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (almost 30 days off in Year One)
CEU days
Flex days
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Relocation Packages
Maternity/Paternity Financial Assistance up to $3,000