BCBA Clinical Director
Listed compensation
$80k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Feeling overwhelmed by your caseload or finding it hard to maintain a healthy work-life balance? At Surpass Behavioral Health, we’re here to support you every step of the way, so you can focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional care and making a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve.
As a Clinical Director at Surpass, you’ll have the opportunity to create meaningful change for individuals and families through research-based interventions and compassionate care. Say goodbye to the burden of admin tasks—we take care of credentialing, authorization requests, insurance denials, RBT scheduling, and so much more. This way, you can dedicate your time and energy to what you do best—helping others thrive.
Sign on Bonus and Relocation assistance available!
At Surpass, We Believe
- All lives can be improved through the power of ABA
- Every individual has the potential to develop life-changing skills
- Support and innovation create opportunities for lasting change
Join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, professional growth, and empowering brighter futures—one client at a time.
Why Choose Surpass Behavioral Health?
- Compensation: Earn between $80,000-$90,000 based on experience and qualifications
- Tenure: Industry leading BCBA tenure averaging over 5 years company wide
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 25 days of paid holidays and personal days off in your first year.
- Exceptional Career Longevity: Our BCBAs enjoy a tenure that’s twice the national average—a testament to our supportive culture, collaborative teams, and commitment to your growth.
- DailyPay: Access your earnings any time before payday to better manage your finances.
- Future-Focused Benefits: We match contributions to your 401(k), helping you build long-term financial stability.
- Comprehensive Wellness Support: Our 360 You™ benefits program covers healthcare, mental well-being, and more.
Professional Growth: Get an annual CEU stipend, certification renewal reimbursement, and a range of training opportunities.
Higher Education Assistance: Save up to 90% on degrees, certifications, and test prep—for both you and eligible family members.
Performance Incentives: Bi-weekly bonuses and an employee referral program designed to reward your hard work.
Work-Life Balance You Deserve
Manageable Caseloads: Provide top-notch clinical services without compromising quality.
Collaborative Environment: Surround yourself with a supportive team of professionals who share your values and passion.
Strong Team Culture: Join a supportive team with RBT tenure exceeding the national average, ensuring reliable, consistent care for your clients and a collaborative work environment you can count on.
Who We’re Looking For
Credentials: Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field, plus a current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB.
Experience: At least three years or more working with children on the autism spectrum in a clinical or multidisciplinary team setting.
Ethical Standards: Demonstrates integrity by following BACB ethical guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and organizational policies.
- Employee Type
- Employee
Notice
- By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.
- By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Surpass Behavior Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Director will provide research-based interventions and compassionate care to individuals and families while managing clinical services. They are responsible for leading a team and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes while maintaining ethical standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field and possess a current BCBA certification. A minimum of three years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum in a clinical or multidisciplinary setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 28% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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$100k-$125kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,489 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Bowling Green
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $265k≈ 3.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,252/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.2
- State income tax
- Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Bowling Green, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.