Multi-State ABA Operations Manager

Accountabilities: • Build and maintain strong relationships with independent ABA practice owners across multiple states, developing a thorough understanding of their business models, goals, financial performance, and operational challenges.

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor, helping practice owners make informed operational, financial, and expansion decisions.

• Translate provider objectives into actionable business plans and collaborate with practice owners to implement strategies that improve performance and long-term sustainability.

• Support the launch of new ABA practices and expansion into additional states and markets, helping providers navigate state-specific operational requirements and potential regulatory or business challenges.

• Identify expansion roadblocks and coordinate with internal teams to develop practical solutions that facilitate successful market entry and sustainable growth.

• Analyze financial and operational performance, including revenue, expenses, staffing costs, patient volume, provider utilization, retention, and profit margins.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess practice health, measure progress, and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and profitability.

• Partner with providers to optimize staffing models, scheduling, patient access, clinical capacity, reimbursement, and operational workflows.

• Prepare regular business reviews, performance reports, and presentations that communicate key findings, growth opportunities, and recommended actions.

• Identify recurring operational challenges and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve processes, systems, tools, service delivery, and provider accountability.

• Establish and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs), performance targets, and accountability structures to improve the overall provider experience.

• Collaborate with internal departments, including revenue cycle management (RCM), credentialing, product, operations, and leadership, to address provider needs and resolve operational issues.

• Act as the primary link between independent practice owners and internal teams, ensuring feedback and operational challenges are communicated and addressed effectively.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen operational infrastructure, improve the provider experience, and support business expansion.

• Develop expertise in available products, services, and operational resources to ensure providers receive the guidance, training, and support needed to run successful practices.

• Identify opportunities to improve provider-facing documentation, training materials, resources, and self-service tools, creating a more proactive and scalable support experience.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or behavioral healthcare, with substantial experience operating, managing, or supporting ABA practices.

• Demonstrated experience supporting healthcare practices, clinics, or provider operations across multiple states is strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of state-specific ABA regulations, payer requirements, Medicaid programs, credentialing processes, and reimbursement environments.

• Comprehensive knowledge of ABA practice operations, including clinical operations, staffing, scheduling, utilization, patient acquisition, retention, compliance, revenue cycle management, payer relationships, and reimbursement.

• Experience working directly with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), clinical leaders, independent practice owners, or other healthcare providers.

• Strong understanding of how clinical quality, provider capacity, operational efficiency, and financial performance influence one another.

• Solid business and financial acumen, including the ability to analyze financial statements, budgets, revenue, expenses, staffing costs, utilization, and profit margins.

• Previous experience managing or contributing to the financial performance, profit and loss (P&L), or budgets of individual practices, multiple locations, or regional operations is preferred.

• Ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations that support business growth and profitability.

• Proven experience identifying operational challenges, investigating root causes, and implementing effective solutions.

• Experience supporting new practice launches, market expansion, operational scaling, and the development of sustainable business processes.

• Knowledge of staffing models, workflow optimization, operational KPIs, and performance management frameworks.

• Ability to establish and manage performance targets related to growth, patient retention, utilization, patient access, provider productivity, and profitability.

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous business situations.

• Experience developing operational processes, systems, and infrastructure within fast-growing or evolving organizations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Ability to communicate complex financial and operational concepts clearly, provide constructive recommendations, and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.

• Highly resourceful, adaptable, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational execution.

• Genuine interest in supporting independent healthcare business owners and helping them build successful, sustainable practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary package aligned with experience, qualifications, and responsibilities, ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 annually.

• Retirement savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Flexible working arrangements: Remote work environment with a flexible schedule to support work-life balance.

• Paid time off: Paid leave to support personal needs, rest, and time away from work.

• Paid holidays: Company-recognized holidays with paid time off.

• Meaningful professional impact: Opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and development of a rapidly scaling healthcare technology organization.

• Strategic exposure: Work closely with independent ABA practice owners and senior leadership, helping shape operational strategy and improve the provider experience.

• Career growth: Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities, influence business operations, and contribute to the expansion of healthcare services across multiple markets.

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