Executive Director

Clinic Executive Director – ABA Centers of Rhode Island

Providence, RI

$5,000 bonus for referring BCBAs to work in MA, NH, FL, TN, PA, NJ, DE, GA, TX, VA, RI

About ABA Centers of Rhode Island

At ABA Centers of Rhode Island, we proudly embody the state's slogan, “Hope,” as we provide life-changing ABA therapy services to children and teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We offer timely evaluations without the burden of a waitlist, giving families peace of mind with an official autism diagnosis when needed. With decades of combined experience, our dedicated clinical teams collaborate closely with families to help children discover their voices and implement early interventions that can make a lasting difference in their lives.

ABA Centers of Rhode Island is an incredible place to work! Don’t just take our word for it—Inc. magazine has named us one of their Best in Business for “Health Services,” recognizing companies that make an extraordinary impact in both their industries and society.

Leadership Opportunity

Are you a natural leader with hands-on experience running a healthcare business? Do you have strong communication and management skills? Have you built a successful career by managing a high-performing team? We're looking for someone like you to run one of our clinics in the ABA field and provide exceptional services to our clients.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Executive Director oversees the daily operations of a single location and its team members. The Executive Director will lead and direct the operational and financial performance of the center, ensure the proper implementation of healthcare laws and regulations in daily practices, and hold accountability for the center’s performance in all aspects of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Be responsible for the operational, financial, and clinical objectives of the center, including strategic growth of ABA services in the local market
• Review and manage operating KPIs established for the center and region, including team-member recruitment, new client intake, treatment hours, billable hours for clinicians, and other operational and financial measures
• Engage with the recruitment team to interview, attract, and retain top clinical talent for the center
• Manage clinician and client missed-hours reports and work with Lead RBTs to manage variance from scheduled hours
• Work with the Clinical Director and Director of Training & Professional Development to monitor clinical quality metrics, schedule training sessions, and evaluate program effectiveness
• Convene weekly staff meetings to address client issues and concerns, client and team-member scheduling matters, professional training, program development, and performance matters
• Coordinate with Admissions and the Client Care Coordinator to understand new client circumstances, the intensity of services required, the anticipated schedule of services, and team-member assignments
• Oversee the scheduling of team members to manage the appropriate assignment of clients and service hours effectively
• Participate in regional administrative meetings, workgroups, and best-practices sessions
• Establish strong relationships with referral sources through continuous community outreach activities
• Demonstrate the company’s cultural values, fostering healthy working relationships and enhancing the coordination of the team to ensure the successful accomplishment of the company’s goals and objectives

Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• MBA
• Financial analysis: 7+ years
• Management with P&L accountability: 7+ years (medical or mental/behavioral health preferred)
• Healthcare experience: 12+ years (preferred)
• Understanding of ABA, early childhood education, and/or social services (strongly preferred)
• Willingness to travel: 25%
• Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off in first year (more added with tenure)
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Generous 401(k) with employer match up to 6%
• Bonus potential based on performance

ABA Centers of Rhode Island Culture
Our outstanding ABA therapy team is the heart of the transformative work we do at ABA Centers of Rhode Island. We understand that providing this specialized care requires an exceptional level of commitment and passion. When we find candidates with the perfect combination of dedication, empathy, and expertise for this field, we invest in their professional growth, knowing that their success leads to positive outcomes for countless children and families.

ABA Centers of Rhode Island participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.

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