Center-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 – Annual, all-inclusive vacation for two, early wage access, a company car or mileage reimbursement, and full benefits.
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
Lead ABA therapy in a center-based setting by developing individualized, assent-based behavior plans and providing daily guidance and supervision to Behavior Technicians. Train parents during scheduled on-site sessions and maintain high-quality care through ongoing supervision and data-driven decisions.
Requirements
The posting seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead clinical services and support Behavior Technicians in a collaborative center-based environment. It does not specify education, years of experience, or other formal qualifications beyond the BCBA designation.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (41 salary observations; 169 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,710 salary observations; 5,648 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 48 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 29% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$95k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $92k (middle half $85k–$98k)209 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $84k median in Michigan | $92k nationally (−9%)41 state / 1,710 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan | 80 active | 2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 29% no call · 75% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,232 in the last 30 days | 711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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