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Gateway Pediatric Therapy
Southgate, Michigan · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA (Southgate-Hybrid)

BCBA Top 25% in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

Listed compensation

USD $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year

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Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Our Company

Gateway Pediatric Therapy

Overview

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy, we believe the little things make the biggest difference. Our mission is to provide top-tier treatment rooted in evidence-based ABA principles, celebrating everyday successes. We offer home and clinic-based ABA services for children with autism. As a family-centered organization, we work closely with parents to meet each child’s unique needs in a supportive environment. Our commitment is simple: to do whatever it takes to help our clients thrive. We believe BCBAs should focus on delivering high-quality therapy, so we provide exceptional administrative and clinical support to make your job easier and more fulfilling. Our BCBAs are supported with:

Scheduling – Our scheduling team ensures your clients are consistently scheduled, so you don’t have to chase down sessions.

Reports – Our Quality Control team partners with you to review reports, provide training, and ensure your documentation meets the highest standards.

Billing – Handles claim submissions, so you don’t have to worry about reimbursement.

Administrative Support – Work alongside practicum students, floor support managers, and a dedicated reception team who keep daily operations running smoothly.

Behavior Technician Hiring & Training – Our recruiting and training team leads the hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires through their first weeks, so your team is prepared and confident from day one.

Behavior Technician Career Pathway – We invest in our behavior technicians' growth, offering a structured career pathway that includes skill development and opportunities for advancement, ensuring a highly trained and motivated team to support your clients

Employment benefits include

  • A flexible hybrid and or 4/10 schedule
  • Industry leading compensation & monthly bonus structure up to $8,000/year
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • 401k match
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle
  • Industry leading salary, retirement, and insurance benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts on travel, gym memberships, electronics, and food

We are committed to investing in your professional growth and development, providing the resources, support, and opportunities you need to advance your skills and career. Professional development benefits include:

  • CEU and professional development stipend
  • Conference and workshop opportunities
  • Support to create CEUs with a $500 bonus for presentations
  • Tuition reimbursement for graduate or professional degrees
  • Opportunities to participate in research projects and present at conferences
  • Internal growth opportunities and promotions

Responsibilities

  • Conducts descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses
  • Prepares written Behavior Interventions Plans (BIP)
  • Implements, and supervises ongoing implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans

Trains clients, staff, family members, and/or other care providers in the specific protocols of the Behavior Intervention Plan

Maintains and monitors client data and revises plan as indicated

Consults with Program Manager and/or Executive Director when client behaviors present potential risk management concerns and makes recommendations to ameliorate risk

Observes, documents, and reports changes in the condition of the person served to treatment team and other treatment team members, as appropriate

  • Participates in team meetings and client meetings in-person or by teleconference when requested
  • Assists in the development and implementation of data collection systems

Maintains and submits documentation in the format and time-lines required by the Company, facility, local, state and federal regulations

Adheres to and participates in Company’s mandatory Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices.

Maintains a professional appearance, is reliable and punctual, cooperative and conducts self according to accepted standards of professional practice in the course of assigned duties

Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs, obtains continuing education as required by Company policy and regulations

  • Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills
  • Performs other duties as assigned in response to the person serviced and/or program needs

Qualifications

Minimum of Master’s Degree that was conferred in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine or a field related to behavior analysis and approved by the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)

Maintains certification as a BCBA® (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Have a strong grasp of industry standards, private insurance and billing practices, and the BACB ethical guidelines

Prior experience implementing programs that utilize Discrete-Trial Training (DTT), Errorless Learning, Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Contingency Management, and a number of other methodologies

  • Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail

About our Line of Business

Gateway Pediatric Therapy, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a leading provider of comprehensive pediatric therapy services. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. With a focus on individualized care and evidence-based practices, Gateway provides a flexible and dynamic process for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Our team of experienced and compassionate therapists works collaboratively with families to create tailored treatment plans that address each child's unique needs and goals. Through personalized support and innovative therapies, we strive to empower children to reach their full potential and thrive in all aspects of their lives. For more information, please visit www.gatewaypediatrictherapy.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Functional analysisClinical documentationStaff trainingInterpersonal communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA (Southgate-Hybrid) at Gateway Pediatric Therapy a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,330 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Gateway Pediatric Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 3 active listings.

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (17 salary observations; 44 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (547 salary observations; 1,435 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k 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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About Gateway Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Bingham Farms, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible hybrid and/or 4/10 schedule
Monthly bonus structure up to $8,000/year
PTO and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
401k match
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long Term Disability
Company-paid life insurance