ABA Clinical Lead (Full-Time)

We are hiring an ABA Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership and oversight of our growing ABA program! This role partners closely with the Clinical Director to support program consistency, supervise technicians, support client intakes, and provide parent training and staff education. The ABA Clinical Lead collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes for children with autism and related diagnoses while upholding ChildServe’s values.

This position is based at our new ChildServe Des Moines clinic!

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Typical business hours

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop ABA staff through hiring, coaching, training, and performance management to promote strong clinical outcomes and team engagement.
• Ensure clinical excellence by overseeing assessments, treatment planning, data review, and caseload management in alignment with ABA best practices.
• Provide clinical oversight of client services including directing technicians, monitoring progress, adjusting treatment protocols, and supporting caregiver training.
• Drive collaboration and training by partnering with interdisciplinary teams, supporting program growth, and providing education to staff, families, and BCBA trainees.
• Deliver compassionate, client-centered care by implementing ABA treatment plans, supporting client safety, and engaging clients across therapeutic environments.

What You'll Need

• Education:Master’s Degree in related field and BCBA certification and licensure required.  Successful completion of the BACB’s Supervisor Training Curriculum preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience post certification working with children with Autism and other developmental disabilities required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing[email protected].

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• ChildServeis a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’sfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServeis committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodationsto applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email[email protected]. ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.