Operations Manager, ABA Therapy Center

Confidential

Lawton, OKFull-timePosted Apr 1, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Dental CoveragePaid Time OffHealth Insurance

Job Description

d clinicians. This role will partner closely with clinical leadership as the organization continues to grow.

What You’ll Be Responsible For Clinic Operations & Leadership
• Own the daily operations of the center, opening/closing, workflow, and overall organization
• Serve as the on-site leader ensuring the center runs calmly, efficiently, and professionally
• Address call-outs, scheduling issues, and coverage gaps quickly and appropriately
• Maintain a welcoming, structured environment for staff, clients, and families
• Set the tone for professionalism, accountability, and positivity

Staff Support & Scheduling
• Manage RBT schedules, time-off requests, and day-of changes
• Be available in person to support staff when issues arise
• Help onboard new staff and ensure they feel supported and set up for success
• Partner with clinical leadership

Families & Communication
• Act as the primary point of contact for families regarding non-clinical questions
• Ensure front desk operations, sign-ins, and daily flow run smoothly
• Handle issues calmly and escalate when appropriate

Facilities & Property Management
• Oversee the physical space, cleanliness, safety, supplies, and repairs
• Coordinate with vendors, property management, and corporate partners
• Ensure the center is always client-ready

Qualifications
• Experience running an office, clinic, or program before specifically in health care, education.
• Experience has an operations manager, practice manager preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required (Healthcare Management, Business, Education, or related field preferred)
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to manage people, schedules, and daily priorities at the center
• Healthcare, education, or ABA exposure strongly preferred

Why This Role
• Opportunity to lead a center that truly serves the local community
• Supportive leadership team and clear operational scope
• Strong foundation role with long-term growth potential
• Competitive salary with great benefits

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
• Lawton, OK 73505 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • Experience running an office, clinic, or program before specifically in health care, education
  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage people, schedules, and daily priorities at the center
  • Lawton, OK 73505 (Required)

Benefits

  • Strong foundation role with long-term growth potential
  • Competitive salary with great benefits
  • Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Responsibilities

  • This leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in healthcare or education operations, enjoys leading people, and can keep a virbrant center running smoothly
  • The right leader will help with operations, support the staff, and cultivate a thriving environment for families and clinicians
  • This role will partner closely with clinical leadership as the organization continues to grow
  • What You’ll Be Responsible For Clinic Operations & Leadership
  • Own the daily operations of the center, opening/closing, workflow, and overall organization
  • Serve as the on-site leader ensuring the center runs calmly, efficiently, and professionally
  • Address call-outs, scheduling issues, and coverage gaps quickly and appropriately
  • Maintain a welcoming, structured environment for staff, clients, and families
  • Set the tone for professionalism, accountability, and positivity
  • Staff Support & Scheduling
  • Manage RBT schedules, time-off requests, and day-of changes
  • Be available in person to support staff when issues arise
  • Help onboard new staff and ensure they feel supported and set up for success
  • Partner with clinical leadership
  • Families & Communication
  • Act as the primary point of contact for families regarding non-clinical questions
  • Ensure front desk operations, sign-ins, and daily flow run smoothly
  • Handle issues calmly and escalate when appropriate
  • Facilities & Property Management
  • Oversee the physical space, cleanliness, safety, supplies, and repairs
  • Coordinate with vendors, property management, and corporate partners
  • Ensure the center is always client-ready
  • Opportunity to lead a center that truly serves the local community
  • Supportive leadership team and clear operational scope


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