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Centria Autism
Jackson, Michigan

Center-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$95k

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Job Description

Are you a BCBA looking for a workplace that values your expertise, offers strong clinical support, and provides real career growth? At Centria, we prioritize your success by eliminating operational burdens, allowing you to focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional ABA therapy and making a difference in children's lives, in a purpose-built clinical setting.

Compensation & Incentives – Earn a base salary of $85,000–$95,000, plus weekly and monthly bonus opportunities (typically averaging $1,000/month).

What Centria Offers

Clinical Quality First – We prioritize outcomes, not billables. Our proprietary CareConnect platform streamlines everything from treatment planning to data collection so you can stay focused on care, not paperwork.

Assent-Based Care at Scale – Lead meaningful change through our commitment to assent, practical functional assessment, and skills-based treatment, built into every part of our model.

Real Work-Life Balance – Predictable caseloads, manageable schedules, and dedicated support teams mean no last-minute chaos and no burnout.

You're Never Alone – With layered support from Clinical Directors, Area Clinical Directors, and our Clinical Excellence Team, you'll always have someone in your corner.

No Operational Headaches – We handle the logistics. From scheduling to onboarding of technicians, our operations team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Career Growth on Your Terms – Whether you're mentoring the next generation of BCBAs, leading clinical training, or stepping into leadership, we support your growth.

We Invest in You – From CEU stipends and paid CEU days to exclusive internal training events, we’re serious about keeping you sharp—and helping you level up.

Perks That Actually Matter – Full benefits and an all-inclusive vacation for two! Beyond our full benefits and time-off packages, we invest directly in your mental wellness, financial health, and everyday lifestyle.

You’ll get access to preferred home financing rates with Rate, early wage payouts through Rain, debt repayment assistance through Ditch to tackle any debt, a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted childcare, and retail savings through BenefitHub—plus many more!

No Non-Compete – We don’t believe in holding people back. If we’re not the right long-term fit, you’ll still leave better prepared for your next step.

Your Role & Impact as a BCBA

Lead ABA therapy delivery within a collaborative, in-center environment

Provide daily support and guidance to Behavior Technicians to ensure clinical excellence

Develop and implement assent-based, individualized behavior plans following ABA principles

Engage parents during scheduled on-site training sessions to drive meaningful progress

Maintain high-quality clinical services through regular supervision and data-driven decision-making

At Centria, you’re not just a BCBA - you’re a clinical leader, a mentor, and a changemaker. If you’re ready to grow your career without sacrificing your values, apply today and join a team that invests in your clinical excellence!

Centria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will lead ABA therapy delivery in a center-based environment and provide daily guidance to behavior technicians. They are responsible for developing individualized behavior plans and engaging parents through on-site training sessions.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) with a focus on clinical excellence and ABA principles. The role requires the ability to supervise staff, manage clinical data, and provide high-quality, assent-based care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisClinical supervisionClinical leadershipBehavior plan developmentParent training

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (50 salary observations; 211 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,650 salary observations; 5,557 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$95kApplied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $87k–$100k)233 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$86k median in Michigan$92k nationally (−7%)50 state / 1,650 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan86 active2,475 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 34% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,208 in the last 30 days605 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 18 employers
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<$100k
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$120k-130k
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$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 18 employers
CME allowance
90% this job
401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
77% this job
Loan repayment
47%
Relocation assistance
43%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,394 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Centria Autism

Mental Health Care
Farmington Hills, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits
CEU stipends and paid CEU days
Weekly and monthly bonus opportunities (avg $1,000/month)
All-inclusive vacation for two
Preferred home financing rates
Early wage payouts through Rain
Debt repayment assistance through Ditch
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.