Clinical Director | Autism Services

Clinical Director – Autism Services

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, based on experience Visa Sponsorship: Available Relocation Assistance: Available International Applications: Welcome

About the Opportunity: We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Clinical Director to lead a dedicated, individualized autism intervention program for a child based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical professional to provide strategic and operational leadership across home, educational, and community settings, working closely with the family and a multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available for successful international applicants.

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership and Treatment Oversight

• Lead comprehensive clinical assessments, individualized treatment planning, goal setting, and periodic program reviews.
• Oversee functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention planning.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and use assessment and behavioral data to guide treatment decisions.
• Establish measurable clinical goals, progress reporting standards, and quality improvement processes.

Team Leadership and Operations

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate BCBAs, behavior technicians, and other clinical support staff.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development.
• Maintain clinical documentation, safety protocols, and continuity-of-care procedures.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and operational resources.

Family and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with family members, educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and medical professionals.
• Provide family consultation, training, and regular progress updates.
• Ensure consistent implementation of individualized treatment strategies across home, school, and community environments.

Clinical Governance and Professional Standards

• Ensure compliance with applicable BACB ethical requirements and relevant Saudi Arabian regulations.
• Maintain appropriate crisis-management, safety, and risk-escalation procedures.
• Promote evidence-based interventions and current best practices in autism services.

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in autism services and Applied - - Behavior Analysis (ABA), including substantial direct clinical practice.
• Demonstrated experience supervising clinical teams and managing complex behavioral presentations.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with families and professionals in Saudi Arabia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Clinical Director, senior clinical manager, or in a comparable leadership role.
• Experience supporting intensive individualized autism programs across home, school, and community environments.
• Arabic-language proficiency in addition to professional English proficiency.
• Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, or ability to obtain certification before commencing duties.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Visa sponsorship for eligible international candidates.
• Relocation assistance for successful international applicants.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Continuing education and professional development support.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Travel allowances for approved work-related activities and conferences.

International Applications Welcome Candidates from all countries are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the required professional qualifications and experience criteria.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and work on-site.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit an updated CV detailing their relevant clinical experience, leadership background, and professional qualifications. Applicants should clearly indicate:

• Current BCBA certification status.
• Total years of relevant professional experience.
• Current country of residence.
• Availability to relocate to Riyadh.
• Earliest possible starting date.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riyadh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your earliest available starting date?
• What are your expected monthly salary requirements in SAR?

Experience:

• Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): 10 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person