Clinical Director of Licensed Settings

As Clinical Director, you serve as the clinical heartbeat of our licensed programs. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, ABA-focused treatment while fostering an environment rooted in Residential Opportunities Inc.’s (ROI) core values of diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

What You’ll Do

• Clinical Leadership: Oversee the delivery of assessments, intakes, and therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults.


• Mentorship & Supervision: Directly supervise and develop BCBAs, pre- and post-doctoral fellows, and practicum students.


• Program Innovation: Use ABA principles to ensure quality programming and assist in the presentation of research data related to program outcomes.


• Strategic Collaboration: Act as a high-level liaison between families, service teams, and collateral agencies to ensure seamless transitions and holistic care.


• Operational Oversight: Manage caseload assignments, participate in budget monitoring, and ensure all clinical services meet state, federal, and BCAL regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• An Expert Clinician: You have at least 3 years of experience conducting assessments and implementing evidence-based treatments for individuals with severe challenging behaviors.


• A Proven Leader: You possess the "soft skills" to manage a team and the "hard skills" to analyze complex data and clinical systems.


• A Community Advocate: You are committed to ROI’s vision of an anti-racist organization and enjoy building positive relationships with community partners.


• Detail-Oriented: You can pivot from high-level strategic planning to the fine details of a clinical audit or crisis intervention.

• Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field (with heavy coursework in ABA and research methodology).


• Certification: Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.


• Licensure: Licensed in the State of Michigan (LBA) or eligible for immediate licensure.


• Supervision: Must be an Approved Supervisor through the BACB.


• Background: Experience in residential programs is strongly preferred; must have a valid driver’s license and approved driver status.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with growth potential

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Retirement plan options with 3% employer match


• Professional development and advancement opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement program (approved application required)


• $500 referral bonus

• Supportive leadership and a mission-driven culture

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community