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ABA Pathways
Albuquerque, New Mexico

BCBA Assistant Clinical Director

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$105k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

ABA Pathways, LLC is seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and motivated BCBA to join our growing team as an Assistant Clinical Director (ACD). We are looking for someone who brings positive energy to their work, values collaboration, and is excited to learn and grow within a supportive organization.

At Pathways, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We foster a workplace culture rooted in teamwork, kindness, accountability, and professional growth. Our team embraces a person-centered approach to services, cultural humility, and a commitment to helping both our clients and staff thrive.

Position Overview

The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for supporting and overseeing clinical services at the local level. This role works closely with the Area Director and leadership team to ensure high-quality ABA services are delivered in alignment with Pathways’ policies, ethical standards, industry best practices, and the individual needs of our clients and families.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who values mentorship, leads with empathy, and takes pride in creating a positive and accountable clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain assigned clinical cases while ensuring quality and consistency of care.
  • Support day-to-day clinical operations and reinforce Pathways’ policies, procedures, and standards of excellence.
  • Collaborate with the Area Director to develop clinic goals, systems, and strategic initiatives.
  • Supervise and support Program Supervisors and Lead Behavior Technicians through mentorship, task delegation, feedback, and professional development.
  • Promote a culture of teamwork, respect, kindness, and shared responsibility among staff.
  • Conduct quality reviews of ABA services to ensure ethical, effective, and person-centered treatment.

Collaborate with internal departments including Clinical, Human Resources, Finance, and Accreditation to support operational success and compliance.

Partner with Human Resources to ensure credentialing, regulatory, and compliance requirements are consistently met.

  • Maintain knowledge of funding source requirements and ensure clinic compliance with payer expectations.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including families, caregivers, paraprofessionals, and funding sources, through proactive communication and problem-solving.
  • Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives.
  • Co-host staff meetings and provide ongoing ABA training and mentorship to team members.
  • Participate in administrative meetings, professional development opportunities, and leadership initiatives.
  • Oversee and support the Behavior Analyst in Training Program.

What We Value

  • At ABA Pathways, we believe our culture is just as important as our clinical outcomes. We are committed to:
  • Teamwork – We support one another, collaborate openly, and celebrate shared successes.
  • Kindness – We lead with empathy, respect, and compassion in every interaction.
  • Responsibility – We hold ourselves accountable to high clinical standards, ethical practices, and meaningful outcomes for the families we serve.
  • Growth – We encourage continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development at every level.

If you are passionate about leadership, clinical excellence, and being part of a supportive team culture, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certified.
  • Masters degree.
  • Two to four years of experience.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Health Insurances
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance Options
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K Plan + matching
  • Bonus Program

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ABA TherapyClinical SupervisionStaff DevelopmentQuality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceCase ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam CollaborationConflict ResolutionPerformance ManagementData Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

ABA Pathways ranks #10 of 11 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 34% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ABA Pathways

Mental Health Care
Ann Arbor, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance Options
Professional Development Programs
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays