Area Clinical Director - BCBA

Carelinks ABA is looking for an experienced, people-focused Area Clinical Director (ACD) to lead and support our growing clinical team in the Des Moines and Western Iowa areas. This is a leadership role for a BCBA who wants to stay connected to clinical care while making a broader impact- developing clinicians, strengthening clinical quality, and building a culture where both families and staff feel genuinely supported.

What You’ll Do Lead, mentor, and support BCBAs across the Des Moines and Western Iowa areas

Provide clinical guidance on complex cases, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making

Drive high standards for clinical quality, supervision, documentation, and outcomes

Develop BCBAs through ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional growth

Partner with Clinical Operations to remove barriers and help teams succeed

Support appropriate caseloads, utilization, and timely service delivery

Help onboard and retain exceptional clinicians

Build a strong, collaborative clinical culture

Maintain a clinical caseload as appropriate for the role

What We’re Looking For Current BCBA certification in good standing

Iowa licensure or eligibility to obtain it

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a BCBA

Strong clinical experience in ABA and autism services

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Ability and willingness to support teams across Des Moines and Western Iowa

A leader who can balance clinical excellence, accountability, and genuine support for their team

Preferred:

Previous leadership, management, or clinical team oversight experience

Familiarity with the Iowa ABA landscape, including local providers, referral sources, payors, and community resources

Established knowledge of or relationships within the Des Moines and Western Iowa communities

Why Carelinks ABA? Carelinks ABA is a parent-founded ABA therapy provider built on the belief that exceptional care should be both clinically strong and deeply human.

We believe great outcomes start with great clinicians—and great clinicians need strong support. Our Area Clinical Director will have the opportunity to shape clinical care across Des Moines and Western Iowa while working alongside a leadership team committed to giving BCBAs the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to do their best work.

Benefits Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

CEU stipend

Ongoing professional development and clinical training

Leadership and career growth opportunities

Strong clinical and operational support