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# Site Director at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental

- **Company:** Cortica - Neurodevelopmental
- **Location:** Westlake Village, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allcareers/jobs/8892011002

## Job description

Cortica is looking for a Site Director to join its growing team!

The Site Director serves as the senior leader responsible for all aspects of operations, performance, and culture at a single Cortica center. The Site Director leads a multidisciplinary team of clinical and administrative professionals, including ABA therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, music therapists, clinical social workers, medical practitioners, and operations administrative staff to deliver exceptional, whole-child care to the families we serve. The Site Director translates Cortica’s strategic goals into actionable plans, ensures operational and clinical excellence, and fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

Cortica is a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission!

Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

What will you do?

- Manage, coach, and develop clinical and administrative leaders across all service lines to build a high-performing, collaborative site team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement that aligns with Cortica’s values and care model.
- Build leadership strength at the site by mentoring emerging leaders and ensuring succession readiness.
- Serve as the primary owner of site-level performance, aligning daily operations with Cortica’s clinical, financial, and growth objectives.
- Lead execution of site strategic goals in partnership with the Area Director, with attention to quality of care, efficiency, and innovation.
- Ensure seamless coordination and operational flow across disciplines, optimizing resource utilization and patient throughput.
- Identify and open new roles based on patient demand and site capacity needs and actively participate in the interview and selection process.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to refine hiring strategies and develop site-level solutions when hiring challenges arise.
- Manage the site’s Profit & Loss (P&L) performance by monitoring operational expenses, maintaining financial health, and executing strategies to drive revenue and contain cost efficiencies.
- Use financial and productivity data to set targets, inform decisions, and hold teams accountable for performance.
- Partner with finance and the area director on budget forecasting, invoice validation, and inventory oversight.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical leaders to ensure alignment with standards set by clinical excellence teams.
- Actively engage in addressing complex client situations, service issues, or escalations in a thoughtful and empathetic manner.
- Ensure the implementation and integration of the Cortica Care Model across all departments at the site.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, facility safety, and operational readiness at all times.
- Manage the administrative team to ensure the facility consistently meets Cortica’s standards for safety, branding, cleanliness, and clinical excellence.
- Oversee resolution of patient questions and concerns, ensuring timely, professional, and compassionate communication that reflects Cortica’s service standards.
- Promote a psychologically safe and physically secure environment for all teammates, patients, and visitors.
- Serve as a local leader for new initiatives, pilots, or process changes originating from the area or corporate level.
- Partner with Area Director and corporate teams on expansion planning, new teammate onboarding, or center readiness efforts.
- Represent the site in area or company-wide operational leadership meetings as needed.
- Maintain a daily on-site leadership presence and ensure leadership coverage during regular business hours.
- Lead and participate in site events, trainings, team huddles, and community-building activities.
- Travel occasionally for trainings, conferences, or area initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if:

- You hold a master’s degree in a clinical discipline.
- You bring 5+ years of management experience in office settings, preferably in healthcare, leading cross-functional teams.
- You bring 2+ years of P&L management experience.

## Your Compensation & Benefits

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive! As a Cortica teammate, we’ll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life.

The base pay range for this opening is $126,347 to $164,252. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. Please review the job description in the following link: https://tinyurl.com/4v5cncan

Privacy Notice https://corticacare.com/privacy-policyCortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our [Privacy Notice](https://corticacare.com/privacy-policy) to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.

Fair Chance Ordinance Compliance Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

E-Verify Participation https://corticacare.com/privacy-policyThis employer participates in E-Verify. [Click here](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work. Este empleador participa en E-Verify. [Haga clic aquí](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPosterES.pdf)para ver el cartel de E-Verify y su derecho a trabajar.

## About Cortica - Neurodevelopmental

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Cortica provides integrated, whole-child neurodevelopmental care for children with autism and related differences, combining medical, behavioral, and developmental therapies under one roof.
- **Entity Type**: Private (late-stage venture-backed) | **Funding Stage**: Series D / Venture
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Dr. Suzanne Goh (Founder & Chief Medical Officer)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Pediatric healthcare / neurodevelopmental care (autism, ADHD, developmental delays)
- **Target Customers**: B2C – families of children (ages 0–17) with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and other neurodevelopmental differences; also partners with major insurance companies (in-network with most major plans).
- **Mission**: To design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time; envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child.

## Products & Services
- **Diagnostics**: Comprehensive autism and neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations (10+ screenings, assessments) to guide personalized therapy.
- **Medical Care**: Whole-child health evaluations and treatment for co‑occurring conditions (seizures, sleep issues, GI symptoms, anxiety, ADHD, etc.).
- **ABA Therapy**: Personalized, strengths‑based, neurodiversity‑affirming therapy for children ages 18 months to 17 years; focuses on communication, social, daily living, and community skills.
- **Mental Health Counseling**: Telehealth counseling for the whole family, delivered by licensed professionals experienced with neurodevelopmental differences.
- **Jumpstart Early Intervention Program**: Intensive group therapy for children 5 and under, full‑day or half‑day, preparing them for kindergarten success.
- **Developmental Therapies**: Speech, occupational, physical, and music therapy to build strengths and support areas of need.
- **Service Delivery**: In‑center, in‑home, school, community, and telehealth options.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: **Annual Revenue** ~$75M (LinkedIn estimate) | **Total Funding** $255M across 7 rounds.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Morgan Health & Nexus NeuroTech (led $80M venture round in Nov 2024), CVS Health Ventures (led $40M Series D in Oct 2023), Optum Ventures, Deerfield. Also acquired Melmed Center and Springtide Child Development in 2023.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 1,500+ teammates (per company careers page); LinkedIn shows 989 employees with 13.6% YoY growth.
  - 261 active job postings on LinkedIn (as of July 2026); 63 jobs listed on Greenhouse.
  - Expanded through acquisitions and new center openings (e.g., Westlake Village, CA).
  - In‑network with most major insurance plans, lowering access barriers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated “Whole Child” Model**: Combines medical, behavioral, speech, occupational, and mental health services under one roof, enabling coordinated care plans led by physicians.
- **Neuroscience‑Informed Approach**: Founded and clinically led by Dr. Suzanne Goh, with deep research roots; uses insights from neuroscience to drive therapy strategies.
- **Scaled Multi‑State Presence**: Operates numerous centers across the U.S., with in‑home, school, and telehealth options – rare breadth in the autism therapy space.
- **Strong Investor Backing**: Recent $80M round from top healthcare investors signals confidence in the model and growth trajectory.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Access & Scale**: Continuing to open new centers and acquire complementary practices (e.g., Melmed, Springtide) to broaden geographic reach.
- **Deepening Integrated Care**: Strengthening the multidisciplinary model and adding more therapeutic disciplines to serve the whole family.
- **Leveraging Technology & Telehealth**: Offering robust telehealth options (mental health counseling, diagnostics) to improve reach and convenience.
- **Workforce Development**: Emphasizing paid training, tuition assistance, and clear career ladders to attract and retain clinical talent in a high‑demand field.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive; diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. Employee‑led initiatives and a strong sense of mission.
- **Work Model**: Mix of in‑center, in‑home, and telehealth roles; flexible scheduling is highlighted as a key perk.
- **Benefits**: Heavy subsidies on medical/dental/vision for full‑time staff, 401(k) with company match and rapid vesting, tuition reimbursement, paid wellness days, PTO, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Growth**: Clear internal career paths via a structured job board; high growth (1500+ employees) creates opportunities for advancement. Onboarding and ongoing training provided.
- **Mission‑Driven**: Direct patient care that transforms children’s lives; described as “setting a new standard for neurodevelopmental innovations.”

## Sources
1. [Cortica – About Page](https://www.corticacare.com/about)
2. [Cortica – Homepage / Services Overview](https://www.corticacare.com/)
3. [Cortica – Careers Page](https://www.corticacare.com/careers-page)
4. [Cortica – Job Listings (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allcareers)
5. [Cortica – LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cortica-care)

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