Clinical Director - MD BCBA LBA

Baltimore · On-site$90k – $120k

About this role

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

Clinical Director (BCBA/LBA)

Early Lens Neurobehavioral Center (ELNC)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About ELNC

Early Lens Neurobehavioral Center (ELNC) is a clinician-led ABA organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based services for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities. We provide center-based, in-home, school, and community services while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Our mission is simple:
Early Support. Equitable Access. Lifelong Impact.

Position Overview

The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall leadership, quality, and growth of ELNC's clinical services. This executive leadership role oversees all clinical operations, ensures exceptional standards of care, develops clinical staff, and partners with executive leadership to expand programs and improve outcomes for children and families.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced BCBA who excels in leadership, mentorship, operational oversight, and strategic planning while maintaining a strong commitment to evidence-based, ethical practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

  • Lead and oversee all ABA clinical services across center, home, school, and community settings.

  • Provide supervision and mentorship to Assistant Clinical Directors, BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and Behavior Technicians.

  • Review assessments, treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, and clinical documentation.

  • Ensure services are individualized, data-driven, and implemented with fidelity.

  • Monitor client outcomes and oversee clinical decision-making.

Quality & Compliance

  • Maintain compliance with BACB Ethics Code, state regulations, and payer requirements.

  • Oversee quality assurance, chart audits, utilization reviews, and treatment integrity.

  • Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.

  • Lead incident reviews, risk management, and corrective action planning.

Leadership & Operations

  • Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and organizational growth.

  • Assist with budgeting, staffing, and clinical resource planning.

  • Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of clinical staff.

  • Support new program development and expansion initiatives.

  • Foster a collaborative, supportive, and accountable workplace culture.

Family & Community Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with families and community partners.

  • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, schools, SLPs, OTs, and other providers.

  • Support caregiver training and interdisciplinary care coordination.

Qualifications

Required

  • Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field

  • Current BCBA certification

  • Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or eligibility upon hire

  • Minimum 5 years of post-certification ABA experience

  • Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience

  • Experience supervising BCBAs and multidisciplinary clinical teams

  • Strong knowledge of VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PEAK, Vineland, FAST, FBAs, and evidence-based ABA interventions

  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Reliable transportation

Preferred

  • Experience leading center-based ABA programs

  • Medicaid and commercial insurance expertise

  • Knowledge of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)

  • Experience with electronic health records and clinical data systems

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Performance bonus opportunities

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays

  • CEU reimbursement

  • BCBA recertification support

  • Professional development funding

  • Leadership development opportunities

  • Flexible scheduling


Flexible work from home options available.

Company at a glance

Early Lens Neurobehavioral Center (ELNC) is a behavioral health organization dedicated to providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and related services to children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental and behavioral needs. With over 12 years of experience in ABA, ELNC’s leadership specializes in severe behavior intervention, functional assessment, and parent education, focusing on helping families build practical, sustainable strategies that improve everyday life.

Our mission is to ensure early support, equitable access, and lifelong impact through high-quality, evidence-based care that meets families where they are. We emphasize collaboration between clinicians, caregivers, and community partners, empowering families to take an active role in their child’s progress.

ELNC’s model blends clinical precision with compassion, integrating family training, early intervention, and community partnerships to produce meaningful outcomes. Looking ahead, we plan to expand into a multidisciplinary model that includes speech, occupational, and mental health services—along with a future 501(c)(3) nonprofit division supporting adolescents and adults through vocational and day programs.

At its core, ELNC is building a community where care is accessible, culturally responsive, and built to last.

Founded2025
Team Size2-10 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMental Health Care
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
  • Performance bonus
  • CEU reimbursement
  • BCBA recertification support
  • Professional development funding
  • Flexible scheduling

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