Center Director – ABA Center

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Expertise. Make an Impact.

At Applied ABC, we’re passionate about helping children with autism and developmental differences reach their fullest potential through evidence-based ABA therapy.

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our leadership team as Center Clinical Director in Santa Ana, CA. If you’re ready to combine your clinical expertise with team leadership and program innovation, this is the role for you.

• Transform Lives – Lead programs that help children gain confidence, independence, and joy.
• Lead with Excellence – Supervise, mentor, and support a talented clinical team of BCBAs, RBTs, and behavior therapists.
• Grow Your Career – Join a rapidly expanding organization that invests in its leaders and promotes from within.
• Be Valued & Heard – Your clinical insight and leadership will directly shape the success of our future Santa Ana Center.

As the Center Director, you’ll provide both clinical and operational leadership to ensure that every client receives the highest standard of care. You’ll drive clinical quality, inspire your team, and help shape the center’s growth.

• Champion the center’s clinical vision and set the standard for excellence in ABA care.
• Inspire your team to deliver compassionate, data‑driven therapy that transforms lives.
• Stay at the forefront of ABA to bring best practices into everyday operations.

• Train and empower a high‑performing clinical team dedicated to meaningful outcomes.
• Provide hands‑on supervision, coaching, and feedback that encourages professional growth.
• Build and sustain a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued.

• Guide the design and implementation of individualized treatment plans that reflect each child’s unique goals.
• Ensure all programs are evidence‑based, outcome‑oriented, and aligned with ethical standards.
• Monitor service quality and compliance to uphold the integrity of care.

• Use data to evaluate progress, client satisfaction, and program effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a culture of accountability, transparency, and measurable success.

• Serve as a trusted partner to families, ensuring open communication and support throughout their journey.
• Collaborate across departments from clinical and operations to administration and outreach to drive consistency and connection.
• Represent the center’s mission with professionalism and passion in all community and stakeholder interactions.

• Active BCBA certification (required) and in good standing with the BACB.
• ABA clinical experience.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical or center-based environment.
• Strong understanding of behavior analytic principles, program design, and outcome evaluation.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Passion for mentoring others and advancing the field of ABA through quality and innovation.

We are committed to supporting you professionally with a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Salary: $100-110k per year
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Continuing education and CEU reimbursement
  • Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• Location: Santa Ana, CA
• Schedule: Monday – Friday with weekend availability
• Work Type: Remote to start with in person eventually

If you’re a passionate BCBA ready to take the next step in your career, this is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference.

At Applied ABC, you’ll find more than a workplace, you’ll find a purpose.

Apply today and help us shape brighter futures together.