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Taylor Russell

Austin,TX

Summary

Strategic ABA Operations Leader with 7+ years of progressive experience in clinical leadership, operations, and team development. Proven track record of launching and scaling de novo clinics, building high-performing teams, and driving sustainable growth across multi-site ABA organizations. Committed to trauma-assumed, assent-based care that centers on dignity, empowerment, and outcomes for both clients and staff.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Clinical Operations

BrightPath Behavior
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed the operations of 8+ clinics, 9 direct reports and 100+ indirect reports.
  • Developed, managed, and improved critical clinical KPIs including authorization utilization and clinical productivity benchmarks.
  • Enhanced patient care quality by developing and implementing streamlined clinical processes.
  • Mentored junior staff members, contributing to the development of a high-performing, cohesive team focused on achieving departmental goals.
  • Implemented trauma-assumed, assent-based frameworks across clinic operations, improving staff engagement and care outcomes.

Regional Director

BrightPath Behavior
09.2022 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw 4 clinics across the region, managing performance metrics, clinical quality, and compliance.
  • Trained and coached Clinic Directors on clinical best practices.
  • Led operational turnaround efforts resulting in improved client retention and staff satisfaction.
  • Implemented policies that fostered cross-clinic collaboration, improving consistency and communication across the region. Introduced progressive practices for assent-based care and cultivated an inclusive work environment.

Clinical Director

BrightPath Behavior
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
  • Lead the company in turnover rate and specialized in high-need clinical cases.
  • Oversaw foundation of new social skills program at a De Novo clinic.

RBT

BrightPath Behavior
01.2018 - 07.2020

Worked as Lead RBT training newly hired staff and Case Manager assisting Clinic Director with supervision and protocol modification.

RBT

South Texas Behavioral Institute
10.2016 - 12.2017

Education

Master of Arts - MA - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
04.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
01.2016

Bachelor's degree - Sociology

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
01.2016

Skills

  • ABA Leadership
  • De Novo Clinic Launch
  • Team Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Retention
  • KPI development and tracking
  • Assent-Based Practices
  • Performance Metrics
  • Quality Assurance
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration

Certification

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
  • OBM Specialist Certificate
  • Certificate in Multicultural Studies

Timeline

Director of Clinical Operations

BrightPath Behavior
11.2024 - Current

Regional Director

BrightPath Behavior
09.2022 - 11.2024

Clinical Director

BrightPath Behavior
07.2020 - 09.2022

RBT

BrightPath Behavior
01.2018 - 07.2020

RBT

South Texas Behavioral Institute
10.2016 - 12.2017

Master of Arts - MA - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

University of Missouri

Bachelor's degree - Sociology

University of Missouri
Taylor Russell