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Clinical Director / BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

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$125k-$150k

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Job Description

  • Clinical Director (BCBA) – ABA Centers of Florida
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Salary: $125K-$150K (Full-Time)

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

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • 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 (average $2,700 twice yearly)
  • 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 Florida

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, 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
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff supervisionTreatment planningClinical documentationIOA data analysisTeam managementClinical quality assurance

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Florida, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (31 salary observations; 51 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (896 salary observations; 1,214 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$138k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
22%

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

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Living in Jacksonville

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 2.2× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 15% of gross pay
  • No state income tax

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08. City-level figures for Jacksonville; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) program with generous employer match up to 6%
Performance bonuses (average $2,700 twice yearly)
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