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We are currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as Clinical Director for a premier ABA facility. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this leadership position is responsible for overseeing clinical operations and ensuring strict compliance with federal and state regulations.
Compensation & Benefits
Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after 1 year of service (available for PT & FT).
Health & Wellness: * Medical: Multiple PPO Health Insurance options.
Dental: 100% coverage for preventive services (exams, cleanings, X-rays) with no deductible.
Vision: Comprehensive coverage including a $130 frame allowance or elective contact lens allowance.
Income Protection & Supplemental Insurance:
Short-Term Disability & Group Life: Company-provided coverage.
Voluntary Benefits: Long-Term Disability (LTD), Voluntary Life, Accident Insurance , and Hospital Indemnity .
Time Off: * PTO: Bi-weekly accrual.
Holidays: 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
Professional Support: $350 annual CEU reimbursement , professional liability insurance, and professional development assistance.
Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an Employee Referral Program.
The Role & Responsibilities
The Clinical Director serves as the clinical records owner and ensures the highest quality of care through systematic oversight and mentorship.
Clinical Leadership: Manage and mentor clinical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the clinic adheres to JCAHO standards and all federal/state guidelines.
Operational Oversight: Develop and implement clinical policies; conduct systematic reviews of clinic billings to ensure they are lawful and non-fraudulent.
Administrative Duties: Post required identification signs within the clinic, review patient referral contracts, and ensure all practitioners maintain active licensure.
Quality Improvement: Monitor patient outcomes and collaborate with management to align clinical practices with organizational goals.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certification: Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification is strictly required.
Education: Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Speech Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
Licensure: Must be currently licensed to practice in the state of Georgia .
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral health and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Skills: Proven experience in healthcare management, strategic planning, and operational oversight.
Ethics: Ability to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA standards and prioritize patient care.
Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, Monday – Friday. Work Location: In-person
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Who's Hiring
- Ability Builders Consulting14
- WTW5
- Alvarez & Marsal3
- Chewy2
- Intuit2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compensation director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, business administration, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience including program design
- Proficiency in compensation benchmarking tools such as Radford, Mercer, or Willis Towers Watson
- Experience managing executive compensation, equity programs, or long-term incentive plans
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldatWork
- Advanced Excel and HRIS platform skills, including Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
Tips for Your Compensation Director Job Search
Quantify your compensation program outcomes
Hiring managers want numbers, not narratives. List the employee populations your pay structures covered, cost savings from market repricing projects, and retention improvements tied to your compensation redesigns. Vague claims about program ownership won't move you past the screener.
Get certified before your next application
The Certified Compensation Professional credential from WorldatWork signals technical fluency to most HR leadership teams. If you're targeting executive compensation roles, the Certified Executive Compensation Professional credential carries weight with boards and compensation committees.
Target openings by pay philosophy, not just title
Some organizations are rebuilding pay equity frameworks from scratch, others are adding equity compensation for the first time. Matching your background to the specific problem a company is solving, not just the job title, makes your cover letter and interview answers far more precise.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compensation director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a compensation philosophy presentation
Late-stage interviews for director-level roles almost always include a case study or whiteboard exercise on pay band design or market benchmarking methodology. Review your past job pricing work and be ready to walk a panel through your analytical framework, not just the outcome.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base salary alone
When you receive an offer, anchor your counteroffer to the full package: base, short-term incentives, long-term equity, and benefits. Directors who can articulate the value of each component signal the same financial fluency the role itself demands.
Compensation Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compensation directors?
The companies hiring the most compensation directors right now include Ability Builders Consulting, WTW, and Alvarez & Marsal, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large employers in financial services, technology, and healthcare tend to maintain standing demand for this role.
How many compensation director jobs are remote?
About 75% of compensation director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer comfort with distributed HR leadership. Executive compensation and equity administration roles tend to carry the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements, while roles tied closely to frontline workforce pay analysis are more often on-site.
How do you become a compensation director?
Most compensation directors begin in HR generalist or analyst roles before specializing in rewards. Building deep experience in job architecture, salary survey participation, and incentive plan design is essential. Moving into a compensation manager role and earning the Certified Compensation Professional credential typically precedes a director appointment. Exposure to executive pay or global compensation accelerates the path further.
Can you get hired as a compensation director without direct director experience?
Yes, candidates who have functionally led compensation programs as a senior manager or principal analyst are regularly hired into director titles, particularly at mid-size companies building out their rewards function for the first time. Demonstrating that you owned program design decisions, not just supported them, is what closes the gap between your title and the role you're targeting.
What does the compensation director interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial call with a recruiter is followed by a structured interview with the CHRO or VP of total rewards, then a technical exercise covering job evaluation methodology or pay equity analysis. Final rounds often include a panel with finance leadership or a compensation committee member, particularly when executive pay is in scope.
Where can I find and apply to compensation director jobs?
You can find and apply to compensation director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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