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ABA Pathways
Saginaw, Michigan

Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$90k

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Job Description

ABA Pathways, LLC is looking for a compassionate, adaptable professional who brings energy to their job and is looking to make a difference in the lives of clients & staff as well as make an impact on our Company! Here at Pathways we embrace an employment environment that promotes growth and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence.

ABA Pathways seeks to bring on a compassionate BCBA or BCaBA to our team. We place a high value on character and qualities such as kindness, patience, loyalty, honesty, humor, and diligence.

Our ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, strong organization skills, the ability to work independently, desire to assist in continuous program improvement, and possess the talent and people skills to collaborate with local agencies and co-workers.

Our mission is to serve our patients and their families with a holistic, person-centered approach while collaborating with the family, educators, and other service providers toward maximizing our patient’s social inclusion and independence.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).
  • Design individualized behavior programs.
  • Maintain consistent, reliable schedule with clients.
  • Provide direct services to client as needed.
  • Provide on-going support to families and clinical team members.
  • Ensure implementation of programs according to company standards of excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with BCBA colleagues.

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Requirements

  • Masters degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, sociology, or related field.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
  • Two (2) years minimum experience in providing ABA services.
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in team leadership.
  • Ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs.
  • Ability to interact with clients, including but not limited to; bending, twisting, and moving quickly.
  • TB, background checks and clearance, infant/child CPR and First Aid certification will be required.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Health Insurances
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K Plan
  • Bonus Program

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and design individualized behavior programs for clients. They are also responsible for providing direct services, supporting families, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure high standards of care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior Program DesignCollaborationPatient CareCommunicationProblem Solving

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 22% 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 ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,454 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Saginaw

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$157k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,071/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
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 · Saginaw, 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 ABA Pathways

Mental Health Care
Ann Arbor, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Professional Development Programs
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401K Plan