BCBA Clinical Director; PA

Summary

CHOP - Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive life‑shaping services that support them to thrive. We recently opened our first location in the Philadelphia metro area in late 2025 and are looking for excellent founding team members to join us! We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally appropriate learning that meets the needs of each unique child and family.

Our care model integrates multiple disciplines, including ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and mental health services, with a focus on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) — a play‑based form of ABA therapy.

We are seeking a BCBA Clinical Director to grow our interdisciplinary team. This role is for someone dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and is an advanced BCBA leadership role designed for an experienced BCBA (minimum 5 years of experience) who is interested in both clinical leadership and training & mentorship.

• Train under one of Soar’s Senior Clinical Leaders who will provide in‑person support as the center grows.
• Receive hands‑on training alongside Soar’s interdisciplinary team (speech and OT).

• Begin transitioning into leadership responsibilities while maintaining a BCBA caseload.
• Act as a founding clinician in Newtown, supporting the opening and stabilization of the clinic.
• Provide direct therapy while also mentoring new BCBAs and training RBTs & Case Supervisors.

• Fully transition into a dual leadership role:
• 50% Partner Clinician:
  Oversee clinical quality, mentor BCBAs, and support clinical operations.
• 50% Clinical Trainer:
  Provide clinical training & competency development for new and existing RBTs and Case Supervisors.

• Deliver direct therapy and oversee case supervision for children ages 2‑6 in a center‑based setting.
• Conduct multidisciplinary assessments and collaborate with speech therapists, OTs, and psychologists.
• Implement and oversee ESDM‑based interventions to ensure high‑quality, developmentally appropriate care.
• Monitor client progress, update treatment plans, and coach families in their child’s development.

• Lead Clinical Excellence:
  Oversee the ESDM‑based care model in the Newton clinic.
• BCBA Mentorship:
  Provide clinical guidance & performance feedback for BCBAs and Case Supervisors.
• Care Quality & Outcomes:
  Conduct clinical quality assessments and participate in case reviews.
• Operational
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with the Pennsylvania Clinical President & Center Operations Director to ensure clinic success.

• RBT & Case Supervisor Training:
  • Support new RBT trainees as they transition from Centralized Training to their home center.
  • Provide ongoing competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs.
  • Coach 3‑4 Case Supervisors as they develop clinical and decision‑making skills.
• Structured Training & Development:
  • Provide 20 hours per week of billable supervision, focusing on:
  • New trainees’ first 4 weeks at Soar.
  • Case Supervisors preparing for the BCBA exam.
• Host bi‑weekly training & discussion sessions for new trainees.
• Organize quarterly CEU events for BCBAs and RBTs.
• Clinical Leadership & Performance Support:
  • Act as a clinical leader when the Partner Clinician is not present.
  • Collaborate with Center Operations & Partner Clinicians on RBT performance improvements.
• ESDM Certification Requirement:
  Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years of starting as a Clinical Trainer.

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field.
• Active BCBA Certification through the BACB.
• Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in Early Intervention ABA (preferred background in…