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Centria Autism
East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing 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 – 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

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 commitment to clinical excellence and assent-based care. The role requires strong leadership skills to mentor staff and maintain high-quality clinical services.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisClinical supervisionBehavior technician mentorshipParent trainingClinical leadership

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (32 salary observations; 107 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (932 salary observations; 2,578 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, 88% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% 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)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution45 jobs · 17 employers

16
<$100k
8
$100k-110k
14
$110k-120k
6
$120k-130k
1
$145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 17 employers

CME allowance
95% this job
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
84% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in East Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,351/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Centria Autism

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

Benefits & Perks

Weekly and monthly bonus opportunities (avg $1,000/month)
CEU stipends
Paid CEU days
Internal training events
Annual all-inclusive vacation for two
Early wage access
Company car or mileage reimbursement
Full benefits