Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 100-110k/yr Depending on Experience

Clinical Director Job Description

Department: Clinical Operations
Reports To: Vice President of Clinical Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt

About Odyssey Autism

At Odyssey Autism, our mission is to guide little heroes on their big adventures by providing individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy, creating safe and supportive spaces for every childs journey, and being an unwavering partner for families. Were a BCBA-led organization built on more than just clinical excellencewere built on purpose.Our values are the compass that guides our work every day:

• Own Your Role We take accountability for outcomes and celebrate every win
• Defend the Fellowship We operate as one team, supporting and uplifting each other
• Yearn for Excellence We continuously grow, learn, and refine our craft
• Show Up Steadfast We are consistent, reliable, and present for every client
• Yell Youve Got This! We empower families as the most important guide in their childs journey

Position Summary

The Clinical Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership, oversight, and quality assurance for all ABA services delivered within their assigned clinic. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Clinical Operations, the Clinical Director ensures the consistent delivery of ethical, evidence-based, and medically necessary treatment while supporting the professional growth and performance of the clinical team.

The Clinical Director directly supervises the clinical staff within their center, including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Clinical Case Managers (CCMs), while overseeing the quality of supervision provided to Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). As Odyssey Autism transitions to a larger BCBA workforce, the Clinical Director will support and develop licensed clinicians while maintaining consistent clinical standards.

The Clinical Director partners closely with the Operations Manager and maintains a small clinical caseload, with a minimum expectation of 10 billable clinical hours per week.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide clinical leadership for all ABA services within the assigned center.

• Ensure services comply with BACB Ethics Code, payer requirements, and Odyssey Autism clinical standards.

• Monitor client outcomes and treatment quality.

• Support implementation of Odyssey's PRT/NDBI clinical model.

• Collaborate with the Vice President of Clinical Operations on strategic initiatives.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate BCBAs and Clinical Case Managers.

• Conduct regular one-on-one supervision meetings.

• Observe supervision provided to BTs/RBTs and provide coaching.

• Support onboarding and development of new BCBAs.

• Assist with performance evaluations, corrective action, and Professional Development Plans.

Clinical Quality Assurance

• Conduct clinical overlaps and fidelity observations.

• Review treatment plans, assessments, behavior intervention plans, and programming.

• Ensure services remain medically necessary and evidence based.

• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Caseload Responsibilities

• Maintain a limited clinical caseload.

• Provide treatment modification (97155), parent training (97156), assessments, direct supervision, and consultation.

• Maintain a minimum of 10 billable clinical hours per week.

Documentation Oversight

• Monitor quality and timeliness of treatment plans, assessments, supervision documentation, parent training documentation, and progress reports.

• Coach clinicians on documentation standards and compliance.

Operational Collaboration

• Partner with the Operations Manager regarding staffing, scheduling, service continuity, and clinic performance.

• Support onboarding, client transitions, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Leadership Expectations

• Model Odyssey Autism's values of Ownership of Our Role, Dignity in Our Fellowship, and Safe & Supportive Spaces.

• Promote mentorship, accountability, ethical practice, and professional growth.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain 10 billable clinical hours per week.

• Complete supervision of direct reports as scheduled.

• Ensure timely treatment plans and authorization renewals.

• Achieve high documentation quality and audit readiness.

• Support staff development and positive client outcomes.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports To: Vice President of Clinical Operations

• Direct Reports: BCBAs and Clinical Case Managers (during organizational transition).

• Clinical Oversight: Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians.

• Collaborates With: Operations Managers, ABA Trainers, Human Resources, Intake, Scheduling, and Administrative Leadership.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) (after 90 days)
• 10 PTO days + 8 paid holidays
• Free CEUs and ongoing professional development
• Tools and technology to support your work
• A responsive, clinician-led leadership team

Schedule:

• Monday Friday On-Site
• Flexible daytime hours (8:30 AM 4:30 PM Arizona time)
• No weekends