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Clinical/Center Director & Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Ascend Autism
Harrisburg, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical/Center Director & Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Ascend Autism Group
Harrisburg, PA
Full-time

Total compensation $85,000-$120,000 annually (base salary + bonuses)

Ascend is currently seeking a BCBA and Clinical/Center Director to join our growing team of professionals and lead a center-based program in Harrisburg, PA.

In general, the Clinical/Center Director will be responsible for new client evaluation/consultation, behavior assessments, developing treatment plans, on-going case management and ABA Behavior Tech supervision/mentoring.

The Clinical/Center Director will have ultimate responsibility for running the center-based program. In addition, the Clinical/Center Director will supervise a treatment team of other BCBAs and Behavior Techs. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time position.

What We Offer
  • Total Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 annually (base salary + bonuses)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 13 days PTO
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance
  • CEU/ PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
  • BCBA Referral Bonus: Up to $2,500 per referral
  • Scholarship education assistance

What You’ll Be Doing

The Clinical/Center Director & Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for the clinical oversight, quality, and integrity of all Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) delivered by Ascend Autism in Pennsylvania.

This role provides clinical leadership for assessment, treatment planning, service delivery, supervision, and quality assurance in full compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5240 and applicable DHS/OMHSAS guidance.

The Clinical/Center Director serves as the agency’s designated clinical authority for IBHS services and works in close collaboration with the Administrative Director to ensure operational systems support compliant, ethical, and effective clinical care. This includes:
  • Clinical Oversight & Program Leadership
  • Assessment & Treatment Planning
  • Supervision & Clinical Leadership
  • Training & Competency Development
  • Family Engagement & Collaboration
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance
Qualifications
  • Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing
  • Active/applicable Pennsylvania professional licensure, as required under Chapter 5240
  • Meets the Clinical Director qualification requirements under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5240, including required clinical supervisory experience
  • Minimum 1+ year of clinical supervisory experience in ABA or behavioral health services
  • Demonstrated experience providing clinical oversight of center-based ABA programs
  • Experience supervising paraprofessionals implementing ABA-based treatment programs
  • Experience working with young children receiving intensive ABA services
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Ability to lead clinical teams while ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to clinical care delivery
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback, coaching, and clinical guidance
  • Proficiency with electronic clinical documentation systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Why work at Ascend?

At Ascend, we aren’t just providing therapy; we are elevating the standard of care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider, our mission is to prepare every child and their family for the next big step in their lives. We believe that by focusing on school readiness and holistic family success, we can create lasting outcomes that extend far beyond our center walls. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and the long-term success of the families we serve.

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.

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Posted 2026-03-21

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