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Helping Hands Family
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

Clinic Director (BCBA)

BCBA Top 25% in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $110K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

About the Role

At Helping Hands Family, clinic leadership is about creating the conditions for children, families, and clinical teams to thrive.

We’re seeking a Clinic Director who is energized by mission-driven work, passionate about developing people, and ready to lead day-to-day clinic operations with both heart and accountability.

In this role, you’ll help build a strong, high-performing team while ensuring our clinical staff can deliver exceptional care to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Our Leadership Philosophy

“Take care of the kids. Take care of the team. The business will take care of itself.”

The Clinic Director is a critical bridge between operations and clinical leadership, ensuring that business performance and quality care work hand in hand.

What You’ll Do

  • Own clinic performance across utilization, productivity, staffing, and service delivery.
  • Use data to guide scheduling, capacity planning, and operational improvements.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Clinical Supervisors, Office Managers, BCBAs, and RBTs.
  • Build an accountable, collaborative team culture with strong leadership depth.
  • Partner with clinical leaders to align operations with quality care and client outcomes.
  • Ensure staffing and schedules support clinical needs and treatment requirements.
  • Champion a positive, family-centered experience.
  • Resolve escalated concerns with urgency, empathy, and accountability.
  • Manage clinic budgets and expenses to meet financial targets.
  • Connect operational decisions to financial performance and key KPIs.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and internal policies.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus 6+ years of operational leadership experience in healthcare or a service-based environment.

Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, drive performance, communicate clearly, solve problems, and work onsite full-time.

Preferred

  • Experience in ABA, pediatric behavioral health, or multi-site healthcare operations.
  • Familiarity with EHR systems, such as CentralReach.
  • BCBA Certification

Why Join HHF?

At Helping Hands Family, our mission is simple: change lives every day. We are building an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where leaders are empowered to support both our people and the families we serve.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the capacity to occasionally lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds. Despite its primarily sedentary nature, this role requires prolonged periods of standing and frequent movement within the clinic environment. Candidates must be comfortable working near young children, including potential exposure to bodily fluids. The position involves exposure to a range of odors, fluctuating temperatures, and occasional loud noises.

  • Helping Hands Family Base Salary Range
  • $100,000—$110,000 USD

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!

Helping Hands Family (HHF) is Great Place to Work Certified™ in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. We are a top-rated ABA provider dedicated to a supportive and inclusive culture. We offer rewarding work experiences, including making a lasting impact on children’s lives.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This includes Social Security and identity verification, reference checks, criminal history check, fingerprint screening, and any other relevant checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the children we serve. All new hires must complete E-Verify as required by USCIS. HHF does not provide immigration sponsorship for any roles at this time.

Helping Hands Family is dedicated to a supportive, inclusive culture. From growing our team to the client treatment plans, we have committed to celebrating differences and helping everyone reach their highest potential.

HHF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinic Director is responsible for overseeing daily clinic operations, including staffing, budgeting, and service delivery to ensure high-quality care. They will lead and develop clinical teams while using data to drive performance and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and possess at least 6 years of operational leadership experience in healthcare or service environments. A BCBA certification is required, along with the ability to work onsite full-time.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Budget managementPerformance managementCoachingTeam developmentClinical supervisionRegulatory complianceData analysisConflict resolution

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Director (BCBA) at Helping Hands Family a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,348 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 18% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 2,348 Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Ridley Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,350/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 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 Helping Hands Family

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Leadership role
Mission-driven culture
Great Place to Work Certified