BCBA Area Director
Denton, TX - USA
Job Summary
Area Director means something different everywhere. Sometimes its keeping centers afloat. Sometimes its approving budgets and attending meetings. Here its about building leaders strengthening culture across multiple centers and helping teams do the best work of their careers. So before we get into responsibilities lets show you what this role actually looks like.
What youll own.
This isnt about overseeing one clinicits about building consistency across an entire region. Youll partner with Clinical Directors to develop leaders strengthen culture improve performance and ensure every center delivers the same exceptional experience for families and clinicians alike. Youll balance clinical excellence with operational health helping centers grow while maintaining the standards that define Gracent. We hire leaders then trust them to lead.
The support behind you.
Leading multiple centers takes strong work alongside dedicated Recruiting HR Marketing Billing Scheduling Credentialing and Finance teams so youre not carrying operational responsibilities alone. Instead of chasing vacancies or solving billing issues youll spend your time coaching leaders improving performance and preparing centers for also partner closely with our executive leadership team including our VP of Clinical Quality & Training Regional leadership and Operations team to solve complex challenges and shape the future of our Texas region.
The work is worth leading.
Growth means nothing if quality doesnt grow with it.Our Care Calculator outcome measurement tools and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) systems give leaders visibility into whats happening across every centernot months later but in real an Area Director youll use those insights to identify trends develop Clinical Directors remove barriers and build systems that allow multiple centers to succeed together.
At a glance
- Scope:Leadership across multiple Texas centers with responsibility for clinical quality operational performance and leader development
- Leadership: Coach and develop Clinical Directors while supporting regional growth
- Pay: $126000 - $138000 incl. bonuses
- Schedule:Full-time. A midday appointment doesnt cost you PTO
- Time off & benefits:25 days off year one 75% company-paid medical/dental/vision 401(k) match $500 PD stipend free in-house CEUs (BACB ACE Provider)
- Setting: In-person DFW area. Occasional travel to Houston
How it actually works the full picture
You develop leaders.
Youll look across multiple locations to identify patterns share best practices and solve problems before they its improving retention strengthening culture increasing referrals or developing future leaders your perspective extends beyond any one center.
You think beyond one building.
We measure outcomes and make them visible. Our STEP Score family Report Cards and OBM dashboards give you a clear shared view of how care is performing across your region. So you lead with data coach Clinical Directors with specifics and help ensure every center is delivering exceptional outcomes.
You balance people and performance.
Strong centers dont happen by use operational dashboards financial metrics clinical outcomes and leadership scorecards to guide decisions while never losing sight of the families and clinicians behind the numbers.
You help build whats next.
As Gracent continues to grow youll play an active role in opening new centers supporting acquisitions developing leaders and building the infrastructure that allows our organization to scale without compromising quality.
What youll do
- Lead and support multiple centers across the DFW region
- Coach mentor and develop Clinical Directors
- Drive operational performance financial health and clinical quality
- Partner with Recruiting Marketing HR and Operations to support growth
- Monitor KPIs budgets staffing and center performance
- Build strong community relationships and support regional marketing initiatives
- Lead change management and continuous improvement efforts
- Identify and develop future leaders within the organization
What you bring
- BCBA certification licensed in TX and in good standing
- Minimum 5 years experience as a BCBA
- Minimum 2 years in a management or supervisory role
- Multi-site leadership experience strongly preferred
- Must be local to the DFW area and able to travel between centers
- Experience leading through other leadersnot just managing direct reports
- Strong operational and financial acumen
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to perform essential functions such as sitting standing bending and occasionally lifting up to 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
What it pays. What it includes.
- Competitive Area Director compensation $126000 - $138000 incl. bonuses
- Medical dental and vision for you and your family (75% company-paid)
- 25 days off in your first year including PTO and 7 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- $500 annual Professional Development stipend and free in-house CEUs as a BACB ACE Provider
Pressure test us.
Real ownership a clinical-leadership team behind you true interdisciplinary collaboration and the autonomy to led multiple centers well thats what youll actually decide on. If anything here sounds too good or doesnt match what youre hearing elsewhere ask us in the interview. Were genuinely open to talking it through.
Apply now or hear directly from our team at BehaviorLive (use code BCBA for free CEs): Pediatric Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse clinical teams build better programs for the diverse kids and families we serve. We hire develop and promote regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Base salary
$105000 - $115000 USD
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
At Gracent Pediatric Therapy, we see each child as unique. Our ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and diagnostic services help families find balance, confidence, and hope.