Erin Connelly
Regional Clinic Director | Clinical Leadership | Leadership Coaching
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Regional Clinic Director with 8+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, developing clinical leaders, and driving operational excellence across ABA programs. Expertise in leadership coaching, clinical supervision, quality improvement, performance management, and evidence-based decision making. Recognized for building high-performing teams through individualized coaching, accountability, and collaborative leadership.
Experience
Regional Clinic Director - FirstSteps for Kids
(2025-04)
- Lead clinical and operational oversight for an early intervention ABA center serving approximately 90 clients.
- Directly supervise 8–10 leadership team members, providing coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and leadership development.
- Develop BCBAs and clinical supervisors through individualized coaching, clinical consultation, and ongoing mentorship.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve staffing, service delivery, quality initiatives, and operational performance.
- Use behavioral data and performance metrics to guide decision-making and improve clinical outcomes.
- Lead performance improvement plans, difficult employee conversations, and leadership coaching.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development of clinical leaders and behavior technicians.
- Recognized with 100% favorable leadership feedback from direct reports.
Program Director - FirstSteps for Kids
(2020-07 - 2025-04)
- Managed clinical operations while supervising BCBAs and multidisciplinary staff.
- Provided clinical supervision, mentoring, and behavior-based coaching.
- Collaborated with operations, scheduling, and families to improve quality of care.
- Supported employee development, onboarding, and performance management.
Clinical Trainer & Senior Clinical Support Technician - Jumpstart Autism Center
(2016-08 - 2020-02)
- Conducted FBAs, functional analyses, behavior intervention planning, and parent training.
- Designed and delivered onboarding and ABA training for new clinicians.
- Led company trainings on Precision Teaching, reinforcement, professionalism, and early intervention.
Education
Master of Education - University of Colorado Denver
Completed Coursework Certificate for BCBA Certification - Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Education - Providence College (2013)
