About Us

PLS provides ABA Therapy across Northeast Florida. We help children, teens, and young adults with social and communication challenges build independence, confidence, and lifelong skills. We are a highly dedicated team who offers in-house training, ongoing development, and opportunities for growth for all roles within PLS.

Position Summary

The Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) supports the Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) in advancing organizational initiatives related to onboarding, staffing, professional development, and clinical operations. The ACD assists with coordinating continuing education opportunities, supporting staffing and caseload allocation, and implementing organizational priorities while maintaining a minimum billable caseload. This position has opportunities for growth within the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate RBT Training opportunities and Group Supervisions.
• Identify training needs and communicate recommendations to the Director of Clinical Operations
• Promote continuing education and professional growth among clinical staff.
• Support implementation of organizational initiatives established by the DCO.
• Assist with monitoring staffing and service delivery needs across assigned clinic.
• Assist with special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Oversee fieldwork student development.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate and create opportunities for our clients to learn in a fun and nurturing environment
• Oversee cases in clinic, School/Daycare, community, and in some cases home, ensuring that treatment goals are relevant to each specific environment.
• Contribute to the development of strategies for improving our client’s functional social, life and communication skills and independence
• Further the PLS mission of making our community a better place to live for individuals with disabilities and their families
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards while navigating complex social dynamics in community and school settings.
• Coordinates care with our clients Stakeholders in all aspects of their lives.
• Maintain a minimum billable requirement as established by the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DCO.

Why Work for PLS?

• Flexible schedule with tiered support.
• Supportive and positive working environment
• Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Generous PTO policy
• Mentoring with senior BCBAs
• Manageable caseloads
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to lead specialized clinical initiatives and internal training programs.
• Access to a collaborative peer network for case consultation and complex problem solving.
• A culture that values work-life balance, transparency, and clinical integrity.
• Opportunities to participate in community outreach and advocacy efforts.
• Authorization team to support submissions with funders.
• Opportunities for growth within PLS

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Active BCBA credential in good standing.
• Minimum of four (4) years of ABA clinical experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with children/individuals with disabilities
• High caliber character with strong commitment to ethics and a team player
• Ability to build rapport with children and expertise in play and natural environment teaching (NET) within diverse public and educational spaces.
• Experience with CentralReach (preferred)
• Proven experience in coordinating services and communicating effectively with external stakeholders such as teachers and medical providers.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Required)

Work Location: In person