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ABA Pathways
Albuquerque, New Mexico

BCBA Assistant Clinical Director

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$105k

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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

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ABA TherapyClinical SupervisionStaff DevelopmentQuality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceCase ManagementTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningBehavior AnalysisPerson-centered Care

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New Mexico, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (25 salary observations; 65 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,591 salary observations; 5,623 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 26% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$105kApplied Behavior Analysis median $105k (middle half $94k–$115k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New Mexico vs national$99k median in New Mexico$92k nationally (+7%)25 state / 1,591 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in New Mexico23 active2,631 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% remote · 26% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

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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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,595 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,452/mo≈ 20% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.