Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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$84k-$88k
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Job Description
LAKE Autism Therapies is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals with autism and their families. We believe in nurturing both our clients and our team members through professional development, collaboration, and a strong focus on quality care.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. In this role, you will provide direct services and supervision while helping shape the future of our behavior technician team. You will also mentor Behavior Technicians (BTs) and support their development into Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) through structured training and ongoing supervision.
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Position Overview
As a BCBA at LAKE Autism Therapies, you will lead the development and implementation of individualized ABA programs tailored to each client’s unique needs. You will conduct assessments, supervise staff, train caregivers, and ensure the integrity and effectiveness of treatment plans.
This position is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking clinician who values mentorship, clinical excellence, and person-centered care. You will play a key role in supporting both client progress and staff development.
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Key Responsibilities
- Complete initial and ongoing ABA assessments to drive effective, individualized treatment plans
- Conduct parent training to support skill generalization and consistency across environments
- Provide supervision to RBTs (5–10%) and client supervision (10–20%)
- Deliver 1:1 direct observation and supervision sessions
- Implement direct ABA therapy as needed
- Review and analyze data to monitor client progress and make data-driven decisions
- Identify objective, measurable goals based on assessments and data trends
- Collaborate with caregivers and healthcare professionals for well-rounded care
- Develop, implement, and update Comprehensive Response (CR) learning trees
- Lead weekly team meetings with RBTs and Clinical Director
- Participate in bi-weekly meetings with Dr. Ryan for clinical oversight
- Track and support 40-hour RBT training and certification, including competency assessments and ongoing mentorship
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Position Requirements
- Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB
- Must currently reside in Michigan
- Must hold and maintain all required Michigan licensure/credentials to provide behavior-analytic services in the state
- Previous experience conducting ABA assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising RBTs preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with families, RBTs, fellow clinicians, and other healthcare professionals
- Commitment to ethical, evidence-based, and person-centered ABA services
Position Overview
As a BCBA at LAKE Autism Therapies, you will lead the development and implementation of individualized ABA programs tailored to each client’s unique needs. You will conduct assessments, supervise staff, train caregivers, and ensure the integrity and effectiveness of treatment plans.
This position requires the BCBA to reside in Michigan and maintain all applicable Michigan licensure and professional credentials.
This position is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking clinician who values mentorship, clinical excellence, and person-centered care. You will play a key role in supporting both client progress and staff development.
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Why Join Lake?
- Opportunities for mentorship and leadership
- Supportive team culture focused on clinical excellence
- Structured path for Behavior Technicians to become RBTs, under your guidance
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Ongoing professional development and CEU opportunities
Requirements
Candidates must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing and currently reside in Michigan. They must hold all required Michigan licensure and possess strong leadership and mentorship skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst at GATEway Autism Therapies a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,397 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
GATEway Autism Therapies ranks #10 of 10 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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