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East Lansing, Michigan

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) – Center for Autism

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Job Description

BOARD CERTIFIED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCABA) - CENTER FOR AUTISM |EAST

Lansing

Build your ABA career while making a meaningful difference.

The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) provides evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Hope Network’s Center for Autism.

Working under the supervision of a BCBA, you’ll support individualized treatment programming, analyze learner progress, coach and support Behavior Technicians, and collaborate with families and clinical team members to help learners build communication, social, behavioral, and life skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a BCaBA looking to grow their clinical skills, gain experience, and build a career in ABA within a supportive, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the development and implementation of individualized ABA treatment programs and behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision.
  • Collect, analyze, and monitor learner data to evaluate progress and support treatment decisions.
  • Assist with behavioral assessments and clinical programming.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to Behavior Technicians implementing treatment programs.
  • Support staff training and development related to ABA principles and learner programming.
  • Provide direct ABA services when clinically appropriate.
  • Participate in parent meetings, treatment team meetings, trainings, and other clinical meetings.
  • Collaborate with BCBAs, Behavior Technicians, families, and other professionals to support learner outcomes.
  • Communicate learner progress and treatment recommendations to appropriate team members.
  • Complete clinical documentation, data collection, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
  • Maintain compliance with BACB ethical standards, Michigan licensure requirements, HIPAA, and Hope Network policies.
  • Maintain required BCaBA certification, licensure, and training.
  • Promote a safe, positive, and supportive environment for learners, families, and team members.

What You Bring

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field.
  • Current BCaBA certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
  • Current Michigan Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA) credential or eligibility to obtain Michigan licensure.
  • Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities.
  • Knowledge of ABA principles and behavior intervention strategies.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively under the supervision of a BCBA.

Preferred

  • Experience providing ABA services in a center-based environment.
  • Experience with behavior assessments and tools such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, PEAK, Vineland, AFLS, or Essential for Living.
  • Experience supporting or training Behavior Technicians.
  • Experience with parent training or family support.
  • Experience with electronic health records or ABA-related software.
  • Individuals actively pursuing their BCBA certification.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Medical, Vision, & Dental Care
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Career-Pathing Opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • HealthBar Services

Why Join Hope Network Center for Autism?

Your work has purpose—and we invest in your growth.

Hope Network’s Center for Autism provides evidence-based ABA and comprehensive clinical services designed to help children and adolescents build meaningful skills, increase independence, and reach their potential.

As a BCaBA, you’ll have opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills and

grow your career through:

  • Supportive clinical supervision
  • Career pathing and advancement opportunities
  • Education reimbursement
  • Paid training
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • Competitive benefits
  • Generous paid time off
  • Employee referral bonus
  • A collaborative, mission-driven team

Join a team where your clinical expertise matters and the work you do helps children and families thrive.

Key Responsibilities

The BCaBA provides evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis services to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the supervision of a BCBA. Responsibilities include developing treatment programs, analyzing learner data, coaching behavior technicians, and collaborating with families and clinical teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess current BCaBA certification along with Michigan licensure. Experience working with children with developmental disabilities and knowledge of ABA principles are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Autism Spectrum Disorder supportStaff coachingCommunication skillsCollaborationTreatment planning

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (55 salary observations; 167 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,853 salary observations; 5,090 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, 68% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% 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)). 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 Distribution42 jobs · 27 employers

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<$95k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 27 employers

CME allowance
90% this job
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
Relocation assistance
41%
Loan repayment
34%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,656 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in East Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k
Typical market rent
$1,351/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Vision, & Dental Care
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Educational Reimbursement
Career-Pathing Opportunities
Paid Training
Employee Referral Bonus
HealthBar Services