Clinical Director – Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Job Type: Full-time, salaried
Work Location: In person, with travel throughout Sonoma County
Salary Range: $100,000–$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Are You Seeking a More Compassionate Approach to ABA?
Are you looking for an alternative to corporate, impersonal ABA?
Do you believe that connection and collaboration are every bit as important as data and observable, measurable progress?
Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference in the lives of adults, teens, children, and their families?
Do you want to be part of a professional community that values growth, integrity, empathy, and clinical excellence?
Bridging Worlds Behavioral Services is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Director who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead and support our clinical team in Sonoma County.
The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years + of experience as a Clinical Director. And be Board Certified for at least five years. This is an in-person leadership opportunity for someone who wants to help shape the clinical direction of a locally owned, heart-centered ABA organization.
This position is based in Sonoma County. Applicants must live within commuting distance of Santa Rosa or be prepared to relocate before beginning employment.
About Bridging Worlds
At Bridging Worlds, we work with adults, teens, children, and their families in their homes and communities.
We support clients experiencing behavioral challenges such as physical aggression, property destruction, elopement, tantrums, and emotional dysregulation. We also help clients develop essential life skills, including communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, independence, self-care, and daily living skills.
When we fuse intuition, acceptance, and empathy with the evidence-based practice of Applied Behavior Analysis, real magic and meaningful change can happen.
People with developmental disabilities often live in a world apart, isolated from the broader community. We envision our clients developing their fullest potential and connecting in ways that bridge the divide between themselves and others.
Our mission is to bridge these worlds with empathy, acceptance, and authenticity. We foster a learning community of professionals who reach clients and families in a profound, compassionate, and clinically effective way.
The Clinical Director’s Role
The Clinical Director will provide clinical leadership, mentorship, quality assurance, and organizational guidance across our programs.
This person will work closely with the owners and leadership team to ensure our services remain ethical, effective, compassionate, and responsive to the individual needs of our clients and families.
This is an opportunity to influence the future of an established ABA organization while helping develop the next generation of clinicians and clinical leaders.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Administrative Director to ensure quality ABA services are being delivered.
- Provide clinical oversight across Bridging Worlds’ ABA services
- Lead, supervise, and mentor BCBAs, behavioral consultants, clinical supervisors, and behavior technicians
- Establish and maintain high standards for clinical quality, ethics, documentation, and client care.
- Review assessments, treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, progress reports, data, and clinical recommendations
- Help clinicians develop effective, individualized ABA programs
- Support staff with complex cases and significant behavioral challenges
- Coach clinicians in parent consultation, caregiver training, staff supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Monitor client progress and ensure treatment decisions are data-informed and clinically appropriate
- Conduct clinical case reviews and help resolve treatment challenges
- Oversee clinical training and professional development
- Help recruit, onboard, retain, and develop high-quality clinical staff
- Lead quality-assurance and program-development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with BACB ethical standards, funder requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations
- Assist with escalated family, staff, and clinical concerns
- Partner with the owners and administrative leadership to improve clinical systems, workflows, and organizational sustainability
- Promote a culture of accountability, empathy, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous learning
- Visit clients and support staff in homes and community settings when clinically necessary
- Balance excellent client care with responsible caseload, staffing, authorization, and productivity management
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Current and active BCBA certification in good standing
- At least five years of experience as a certified BCBA
- A master’s degree or doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
- At least five years of professional ABA experience
- At least two years of experience as an ABA Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director, Regional Clinical Supervisor, or in a comparable clinical leadership position
- Experience supervising BCBAs, mid-level clinicians, behavior technicians, or multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Strong knowledge of functional assessment, treatment planning, behavior intervention, data analysis, staff training, and caregiver coaching
- Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities and significant behavioral support needs
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- The ability to provide clear direction while relating to staff, clients, and families with empathy and compassion
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout Sonoma County
- Residence within commuting distance of Santa Rosa or willingness to relocate before beginning employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Five to seven years of professional ABA experience
- Experience providing ABA services to adults, teens, and children
- Experience with home- and community-based ABA programs
- Familiarity with California Regional Center and health insurance funding requirements
- Experience developing clinical leaders and improving organization-wide clinical systems
- Experience supporting a locally owned organization through growth or leadership transition
- Spanish-English bilingual skills; however, bilingual ability is not required
Compensation
This is a full-time, salaried position paying $85,000–$125,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s clinical leadership experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to lead and develop a clinical team.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical insurance and HSA Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Cash Balance Plan
- Employer 401(k) matching of up to 4% after one year
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling where consistent with the responsibilities of the position
- Self-care reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional growth and leadership-development opportunities
Transportation and Flexibility
This position requires flexibility, reliable transportation, and a willingness to work in clients’ homes and community settings when needed. The Clinical Director may also occasionally be required to transport clients in the community using their own vehicle.
Before Applying
Please review our website before applying:
To be considered, please submit your résumé and a brief message answering the following questions:
- What resonated with you after reviewing the Bridging Worlds website?
- Why are you interested in leading within a heart-centered ABA organization?
- How many years have you been a certified BCBA?
- How many years have you served as a Clinical Director or in a comparable ABA clinical leadership position?
- What size and type of clinical team have you supervised?
- Do you currently live within commuting distance of Santa Rosa, or are you prepared to relocate?
If our mission and approach resonate with you, we would be glad to hear from you.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- What interests you in this position?
- What stands out for you as you looked at the website?
- How do you find the balance between being collaborative and being directive in your supervision?
- What is the biggest challenge you have faced as a clinical director?
- What do you love about ABA services?
- What do you think about our heart-centered approach?
- How are you with attention to details?
- What bothers you most in the companies you have worked with?
- How do you approach workplace conflict?
- What makes you stand out as a candidate?
Work Location: In person
