BCBA / Clinic Director: Run a Clinic. Keep Your Caseload. Lose the Burnout.
About Stride
Stride Autism Centers was built differently. Founded by a family with firsthand experience navigating autism, we set out to create something better for children, families, and the clinicians who serve them. Today, we operate 23 award-winning, center-based ABA clinics across Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota, and we're growing.
71% of our clients mainstream into general education classrooms after Stride. 98% of parents report meaningful improvements in their child's ability to initiate communication. Those outcomes are only possible because of the quality of our clinical team.
The Role
As a BCBA / Clinic Director at Stride, you'll carry a small caseload of preschool learners (ages 2-6) and lead the clinical operations of your center. You'll report to a Director of Clinical Operations with consistent consultative access to thought leaders in ABA, and you'll work alongside motivated, mission-driven colleagues who share your commitment to clinical excellence.
This is a role for someone who wants to do their best clinical work, not manage burnout.
Our Core Values
Everything we do at Stride is grounded in five principles:
- Do What's Right: For clients, for families, for each other.
- Continuous Improvement: We pursue growth personally and professionally, always.
- Collaborate, Collaborate, Collaborate: Great clinical outcomes are a team effort.
- Infuse Joy: We bring energy, warmth, and positivity to everything we do.
- Care BIG: We show up fully for the children and families who trust us.
If these values resonate with how you work, you'll feel at home here.
What You'll Do
- Carry and manage a caseload of preschool-aged clients using structured and naturalistic teaching strategies
- Conduct assessments (VB-MAPP, Vineland, etc.) and develop individualized treatment and behavior intervention plans
- Supervise, train, and support RBTs
- Collaborate with the Center Coordinator on day-to-day operations
- Partner closely with parents and caregivers to build skills that generalize beyond the clinic
What We're Looking For
- Active BCBA certification (3 years of experience preferred)
- Experience with preschool-aged clients (ages 2-6) and clinic-based settings preferred
- Familiarity with VB-MAPP, Vineland, and related assessments
- Prior RBT/BCaBA supervision experience preferred
- Strong commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and collaborative practice
- Alignment with Stride's Core Values
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance bonus up to 10% of base salary, structured to be highly achievable for clinicians meeting expectations
- Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Professional liability insurance covered by Stride
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Generous PTO and paid parental leave
- Annual BCBA Retreat
- In-house CEUs from thought leaders in the field, plus unlimited CEUs through CentralReach (CR Institute)
- Generous professional development stipend
- Predictable schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, no nights or weekends
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Why Stride
Small caseloads. Consistent schedules. A collaborative team model. In-house mentorship and real opportunities for advancement. Stride promotes from within, and we've built a culture where progress is celebrated and your voice matters.
We are family-owned and not private equity-backed. Our executive team brings 29+ years of combined clinical experience working directly with children.
The hiring range for this position is $85,000–$90,000 annually. Placement within the range is determined by years of BCBA experience, leadership experience, clinical expertise, geographic market, and internal equity considerations. Additional compensation opportunities, including sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance, may be available based on business need.
We are an equal opportunity employer. At Stride Autism Centers, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), civil union or marital status, national origin or ancestry, military or veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Stride is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). #BCBA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Where did you hear about Stride Autism Centers?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local law regulations?
- Can you perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation? The duties include moving freely, quickly and frequently from sitting to standing and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- What are your preferred pronouns?
- What is your preferred email address?
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Work Location: In person
