ABA / AUTISM SERVICES EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Executive Leadership for Multi-Site ABA Operators

CEOs, COOs, CCOs, BCBA leadership, and clinical directors for pediatric autism services and applied behavior analysis platforms nationwide.

We Speak BCBA and Balance Sheet

Since 2014, Spartan Strategics has recruited executive and clinical leadership for ABA operators from single-clinic providers to multi-state platforms with 100+ locations. We understand the operating realities unique to ABA: payer authorization cycles, BCBA-to-RBT ratios, direct-service utilization economics, clinic-based versus in-home models, PE consolidation dynamics, and the recruiting scarcity of quality Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

The candidates we present don’t need a crash course on your business model — they’ve run it. Whether you’re a $8M startup opening your fifth clinic or a $200M platform integrating a rollup acquisition, our shortlists are calibrated to your stage, payer mix, and clinical philosophy.

EXPERTISE THAT SHOWS UP DAY ONE

We know BCBA-to-RBT ratios, payer authorizations, and multi-site scaling.

The candidates we present to ABA operators have opened clinics, integrated rollup acquisitions, defended clinical productivity against payer downgrades, and built provider retention programs that actually work.

ROLES WE RECRUIT

At Every Level

Executive search is our specialty — but we routinely place therapists, nurses, admissions counselors, program coordinators, billing / AR-AP clerks, and other clinical and program staff as well.

Operational Leadership

CEO · COO · CFO · CGO · Regional VP · Executive Director · Area Director

Clinical Leadership

Chief Clinical Officer · VP of Clinical Services · Regional BCBA Director · Clinical Director

Growth & Revenue

VP Business Development · VP Payer Relations · VP Marketing · VP Talent Acquisition

WHY ABA OPERATORS CALL US

Every candidate we present has worked inside your model.

Center-based or in-home, single-payer or multi-state, founder-led or PE-backed — we source against your exact operating context. That’s why our shortlists don’t need translation.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked

What size ABA operators does Spartan work with?

From single-clinic operators (10-30 BCBAs) to national multi-site platforms with 100+ locations and $200M+ in revenue. Most of our engagements are with operators in the $10M-$150M revenue range, whether founder-led or PE-backed.

Can you find BCBAs with executive-level leadership experience?

Yes. Our network includes Chief Clinical Officers, VPs of Clinical Services, and Regional Clinical Directors who are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with 10+ years of operating experience beyond direct clinical work — they understand P&L, staffing ratios, authorization workflows, and multi-site operations.

Do you handle PE-backed ABA platform searches?

Yes. A significant share of our ABA client base is private equity-backed. We understand sponsor timelines, LOI-triggered searches, portfolio company reporting cadences, add-on acquisition integration, and the confidentiality demands specific to investor-owned situations.

How fast can you close an ABA executive search?

3-5 weeks from kickoff to shortlist (3-5 vetted candidates with references and comp expectations). Full close (offer accepted) typically 60-90 days depending on interview scheduling. BCBA leadership searches sometimes take longer due to talent scarcity — we set expectations honestly upfront.