Clinic Director (BCBA)

Stride has built a "dream team" of lead clinicians, including thought leaders in the field of ABA, that can provide extraordinary care to Stride's clients and their families. We are seeking mission-driven leaders to collaborate with our clinical team in serving children with autism and their families.

Our full-day, center-based programs allow for predictable and manageable scheduling that results in superior client outcomes and enhanced quality of life for therapists. Stride’s ABA program for preschool learners (ages 2-6) utilizes both structured and natural teaching strategies.

• The Clinic Director will report to their Clinical Supervisor and benefit from consistent access to ongoing, consultative support from thought leaders in the ABA field.
• Carry a caseload of preschool children and work closely with our Clinical Supervisors and Chief Clinical Officers to drive great outcomes for our young learners.
• Conduct assessments and design/implement individualized treatment plans
• Supervise, train and manage RBTs
• Manage Center Coordinator and collaborate to support successful day-to-day operations 
• Empower and coach parents and caregivers
• Deliver and maintain best-in-class quality of clinical outcomes amidst Stride’s anticipated growth

• Active BCBA certification (3 years preferred)
• Familiarity with structured and natural teaching strategies for preschool clients
• Familiarity with various assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, Vineland)
• Experience creating individualized treatment plans with an emphasis on skill acquisition preferred.
• Experience analyzing problem behavior and creating individualized intervention plans to reduce problem behavior preferred.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and professional development
• Ability to empower and coach parents and caregivers
• Alignment with Stride’s Core Principles (detailed below)
• Prior supervision and training of RBTs and/or BCaBAs are preferred
• Experience with children ages 2-6 years is preferred
• Experience in a clinic environment is preferred

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Annual Target Cash Bonus (up to 10% of base salary); >All of Stride's BCBAs have received 100% of Target
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance covered by Stride
• 401(k) program with 3% match
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Annual Offsite BCBA Retreat
• Focus exclusively on clinical outcomes
• Access to mentorship from Dr. Linda LeBlanc, Dr. Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky and Dr. Ashley Whittington-Barnish
• Generous professional development stipend for continuing education and conference attendance

• Commitment to meaningful outcomes
• Continuous improvement
• Recognizing underserved community needs
• Impact

• Dr. Ashley Whittington-Barnish, PhD, LCP, BCBA-D, NCSP: Stride’s Chief Clinical Systems Officer and former University Chair of ABA at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• Kristen Cooper Borkenhagen, BCBA, LMFT: Stride's Chief Clinical Operations Officer and experienced leader of ABA organizations
• Dr. Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky, PhD, BCBA-D: Stride’s Clinical Advisor and Professor & Goldstick Family Scholar in the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Dr. Linda LeBlanc, PhD, BCBA-D, LCP: Stride’s Founding Clinical Advisor and former Editor in Chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA)

About Stride

Stride Autism Centers is a mission-driven organization specializing in ABA therapy for preschool children (ages 2-6) with autism spectrum disorder. Stride's clinical and advisory team includes thought leaders in the field of ABA. Stride aims to prepare children for kindergarten through individualized treatment rooted in an intensive, evidence-based therapeutic model. Stride has an unwavering commitment to meaningful outcomes.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide the best possible support to children with autism and their families by attracting, developing and retaining world-class clinicians and therapists. Stride has an unwavering commitment to meaningful outcomes.