Clinical Director (BCBA)

Brightview Care; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightview Care in Dearborn is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to support the development and launch of our new Dearborn Center. This role will provide clinical leadership and mentorship to BCBAs while working closely with the Clinical Director and CEO.

Over approximately 4–6 months, the position is designed to transition into the Clinical Director role for the Dearborn Center, based on performance, readiness, clinic needs, and successful completion of the transition process.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Currently BCBA certified and Michigan LBA licensed.
• Experience in clinical operations, documentation, treatment planning, and ethics.
• Clinical and supervisory ABA experience.
• Willingness to transition into Clinical Director leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to BCBAs.
• Support caseload management, billable expectations, caregiver collaboration, audits, and QA.
• Develop clinical workflows, staffing structures, training, and documentation standards.
• Partner with the Clinical Director and CEO on clinic planning and launch readiness.
• Build a collaborative, accountable clinical culture as the center grows.
• Gradually assume greater responsibility for clinic leadership, staff development, operations, QA, and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Clinical operations

Education

Master’s degree in ABA/ Psychology/ Education

BCBA certification

Michigan LBA

Job description

Brightview Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to support the development and launch of our new Dearborn Center. This role will initially provide clinical leadership and support to BCBAs while working closely with the current Clinical Director and CEO.

Over approximately 4–6 months, the position is designed to transition into the Clinical Director role for the Dearborn Center, based on performance, readiness, clinic needs, and successful completion of the transition process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to BCBAs while maintaining Brightview standards for quality, documentation, ethics, and treatment integrity.
• Support caseload management, billable expectations, caregiver collaboration, clinical problem-solving, audits, and quality assurance.
• Help develop clinical workflows, staffing structures, training, documentation standards, and team expectations for the new center.
• Partner with the Clinical Director and CEO on clinic planning, launch readiness, timelines, and operational needs.
• Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-quality clinical culture as the center grows.
• Gradually assume greater responsibility for clinic leadership, staff development, clinical operations, quality assurance, workflow development, and strategic planning throughout the transition.

The role will begin with a combination of virtual and in-person leadership meetings, with in-person involvement increasing as the center approaches opening. Upon successful transition, the Clinical Director role will be fully in-person at the Dearborn Center.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Current BCBA certification and Michigan LBA.
• Clinical and supervisory ABA experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with clinical operations, documentation, treatment planning, and ethical standards.
• Previous Clinical Lead, supervisory, management, or clinic-based ABA experience preferred.
• Interest in growing into a Clinical Director leadership role.
• Transition Note: The 4–6 month timeline is an anticipated progression and may vary based on individual performance, clinic readiness, and organizational needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.