FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Regional Clinic Director | BCBA - East Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expFirstSteps for Kids is dedicated to providing evidence-based behavior analytic treatment for children with autism and related learning differences. The Regional Clinic Director will oversee clinical and administrative teams to ensure high-quality care, manage community relationships, and support staff development while fostering a collaborative office culture.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Build and maintain community and stakeholder relationships
Host trainings/events and track impact on growth
Manage client base growth, attrition, and staff hiring/retention
Oversee client intakes and orientation
Hire and support leadership staff
Ensure accurate and timely billing and authorization
Monitor and improve productivity metrics
Organize programs and events that promote clinic growth
Manage local office budget
Foster professional, collaborative office culture
Lead regular office meetings and conduct workflow checks
Report on clinic performance to Executive Team
Implement company-wide policies at the local level
Ensure admin team meets professional standards
Verify staff documentation and compliance
Support evaluations of admin staff
Ensure clinical quality, compliance, and documentation accuracy
Mentor BCBAs and guide programming decisions
Review and support progress reports and treatment plans
Attend meetings to collaborate on child treatment planning
Maintain proactive family contact and support
Monitor BCBA supervision of clinical teams and ensure program fidelity
Facilitate clinical staff recognition and development
Conduct BCBA evaluations and support professional growth
Support effective recruitment, hiring, and training of Instructors and Leads
Collaborate on quality training for BCBA candidates
Ensure mentorship and supervision follow best practices
Maintain a small client caseload to model excellent clinical practice
Develop individualized treatment goals and behavior plans
Author quality reports and collaborate on treatment teams
Train and coach parents in ABA strategies
Ensure safe, ethical, and effective service delivery in the clinic
Support center-base supervision, training, and incident response
Collaborate with facilities to maintain a safe and welcoming space
Ensure center-based staff provide high-quality care and support throughout sessions
Model and enforce ethical, legal, and professional standards in all areas
Uphold BACB conduct guidelines across the office
Maintain strict client confidentiality per HIPAA and company protocols
Report suspected abuse/neglect and manage incident documentation
Represent FirstSteps values with clients and the community
Advise teams on conflict resolution with families, funders, and staff
Lead with integrity, accountability, and transparent communication
Foster collaboration and recognize team contributions
Maintain confidentiality with staff matters
Stay current with research and maintain certifications
Mentor team members and support their professional development
Engage in company and community events
Seek support and escalate concerns appropriately
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or Doctorate required; Degree in Psychology or closely related field strongly preferred
Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA)
3 years of exemplary performance in a similar leadership role
Is a leader
Strong interpersonal skills, to include diplomatically addressing difficult situations and people (clients and staff alike), providing constructive feedback
Strong written and oral expression, to include report and letter writing, program description, presentations at IEP's, IFSP's, school staff trainings, and regional/national conferences
Excellent problem-solving skills and solution-focused behavior
Sound and reliable judgement
Creative thinking
Independent, proactive work-style
Be able to manage multiple teams
Exceptional Organization, Time-Management, and Multi-tasking
Work as part of a larger clinical team for the betterment of the entire program
Able to lift 25-50 lbs
Able to adhere to assigned schedule and drive to clients' homes as assigned
Able to run short distances, sit on the floor, bend down, squat, and kneel
Benefits
Mentorship and ongoing clinical training and professional development
Paid time-off for illness and vacation/wellness
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with generous employer contribution
401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
Full company sponsorship of BACB required CEUs
Tuition discounts for advanced degrees
Annual Monetary Conference Stipend with PTO allotted for attendance
Monthly Data Stipend
Employment Assistance Program
Wellness Incentives
Employee referral bonus program
Employee discounts on movies, theme parks, hotels, etc.
Ongoing team building and community events during and outside of work hours
Fun, team approach and work atmosphere
Company
FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.
Founded in 2005, FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children diagnosed with Autism and related learning challenges.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt McAlear
Chief Executive Officer
Greg Harris
Co-Founder and Principal
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