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MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
Waterford Township, Michigan

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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Job Description

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy is expanding our exceptional team of therapy professionals! We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing multi-disciplinary team and help us Reveal the Super in Every Child!

About MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy

For over 20 years, MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy has been a leader in providing integrated pediatric therapy services throughout Southeast Michigan.

Our mission is to deliver evidence-based, intensive, multidisciplinary, and collaborative pediatric therapy that empowers children and their families to achieve their fullest potential.

Our neighborhood therapy centers make it easy for families to access a comprehensive approach to therapy, offering Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, and Feeding/Swallowing Therapy in one center.

Through play, acceptance, and joy, we embrace the complexities of each child, striving to create functional outcomes that enhance their quality of life.

Why Join Us?

Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Environment – Work alongside ABA, OT, PT, Speech, and feeding specialists all under one roof, enhancing holistic care and professional development.

Innovative, Evidence-Based Methods – We emphasize early intervention, intensive therapy, and play-based techniques to maximize neuroplasticity and long-term developmental success.

Support for Your Growth – Free CEUs, conference budget, research opportunities, and leadership pathways for those looking to advance within the company.

Achievable Productivity Goals & High Bonus Potential – Competitive salary plus a productivity bonus structure designed with clinicians in mind.

No Travel to Client’s Homes – Enjoy clinic-based services with small, manageable caseloads.

Your Impact

  • As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy, you will:
  • Provide expert supervision and guidance to ABA Technicians, ensuring high-quality client care.

Train and educate staff members and parents on individualized IPOS and behavior treatment plans before service initiation.

Develop tailored skill acquisition programs and behavior intervention plans based on ABA principles to support each child's unique needs.

Continuously monitor and adjust behavior plans to align with the child’s progress and evolving needs.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including weekly supervision notes detailing progress, goals, and behavior data.

Conduct comprehensive initial assessments (ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, PEAK, etc.) at intake and every six months, documenting findings in the electronic medical record.

Actively participate in staff meetings and training workshops to promote professional growth and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Current certification as a BCBA through the BACB.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving and time management skills.
  • Experience managing clinical staff and mentoring supervisory level clinicians.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

  • Active & Engaged Work – Kneeling, bending and playing at ground level.
  • Hands-On Support – Lifting up to 50+ lbs may be required.
  • Quick Reflexes – Ability to respond to behaviors such as elopement (running away) or aggressive actions.
  • Loud or Noisy Environments – Working with active children in dynamic settings.
  • Potential Exposure to Bodily Fluids – Assisting with hygiene or accidental incidents.
  • Clinic Location
  • Waterford

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Your day-to-day schedule will vary by clinic and client needs, generally 8 am - 4 pm, 9 am - 5 pm, or 10 am - 6 pm. No evenings!

Compensation

After applying, a member of our recruiting team will call to review the pay range and opportunities for additional compensation through productivity bonuses. Compensation varies based on each clinician’s unique skills and experience.

  • Full-time Sign-on Bonus: $2,500 (paid in two installments, with a two-year commitment)
  • Full-Time Benefits
  • 401(k) with 4% match (fully vested after 90 days)
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 100% employer-paid group life and long-term disability insurance
  • 3 weeks PTO (120 hours) in your first year
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 529 college savings plan

Additional Perks for Clinicians

  • Annual conference budget and Free CEUs (no PTO required to attend!)
  • Opportunities to supervise Clinical Fellows and grad students
  • Opportunities to present at state and national conferences
  • Opportunities to participate in research activities
  • Pathways for career advancement – Clinic Director, Therapy Manager, and more
  • Supportive team culture with mentorship and collaboration
  • Join Our Team!

If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families while working with an incredible team of professionals, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy family, where we Reveal the Super in Every Child!

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will provide expert supervision to ABA technicians and develop individualized behavior treatment plans for pediatric clients. They are also responsible for conducting clinical assessments, monitoring progress, and educating staff and families on effective intervention strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionStaff trainingParent educationData collectionInterpersonal skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,588 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (39 salary observations; 186 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,395 salary observations; 5,237 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,588 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Waterford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,202/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Plymouth, MI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $2,500
401(k) with 4% match
Medical, dental, vision
Life and long-term disability insurance
3 weeks PTO (120 hours)
11 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
529 college savings plan