Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Center for Autism
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BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA) - CENTER FOR AUTISM |EAST LANSING
Help children build skills, gain independence, and reach their potential.
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides high-quality, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at Hope Network’s Center for Autism in East Lansing, Michigan.
You’ll develop individualized treatment programs, provide clinical supervision, analyze learner data, support families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create meaningful outcomes for the children we serve. This is an opportunity to grow your clinical expertise while making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.
What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized ABA treatment programs and behavior intervention plans.
- Conduct and interpret clinical assessments and functional behavior assessments.
- Use learner data to evaluate progress and adjust treatment programs as needed.
- Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and support to Behavior Technicians and other team members.
- Train and support staff and families in ABA principles, treatment programs, and behavior strategies.
- Provide direct ABA services when clinically appropriate.
- Participate in parent, treatment team, and stakeholder meetings.
- Collaborate with the Associate Clinical Director, therapists, families, and other providers to support quality care.
- Support staff development, engagement, and retention through ongoing feedback, coaching, and training.
- Maintain BCBA supervision and productivity requirements.
- Complete clinical documentation, data collection, treatment plans, and billing accurately and timely.
- Maintain compliance with BACB ethical standards, Michigan licensure requirements, HIPAA, and Hope Network policies.
- Advocate for the safety, rights, and well-being of the individuals we serve.
What You Bring
Required
- Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field.
- Current BCBA certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Current Michigan Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential or eligibility to obtain Michigan licensure.
- Experience developing and implementing ABA treatment programs and behavior intervention plans.
- Strong clinical judgment, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with families and
Preferred
- 2+ years of experience providing ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Experience providing clinical supervision to Behavior Technicians, BCaBAs, or other ABA professionals.
- Experience with center-based ABA services.
- Experience with assessments such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, PEAK, Vineland, AFLS, or Essential for Living.
- Experience providing parent training and staff development.
- Experience with electronic health records and ABA-related software.
- Experience with clinical quality improvement or program development.
Why Join Our Team?
Your work has purpose.
At Hope Network Center for Autism, you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to helping children with autism build meaningful skills, increase independence, and achieve their goals.
We invest in our clinicians and provide opportunities to grow your skills, expand your career, and make a meaningful difference.
What You Can Expect
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Educational reimbursement
- Continuing education and professional development
- Paid training
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
- Employee referral bonus
- Collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment
Make Your Next Move Meaningful
Whether you're an experienced BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst, or ABA clinician, Hope Network offers the opportunity to build your career while making a difference for children and families in East Lansing, Lansing, and the greater Mid-Michigan area.
If you're ready to make an impact through evidence-based ABA and meaningful clinical care, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will develop and implement individualized ABA treatment programs while providing clinical supervision to staff and support to families. They are responsible for conducting assessments, analyzing learner data, and maintaining compliance with ethical and clinical standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess current BCBA certification. A Michigan Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential or eligibility to obtain one is required, along with experience in ABA treatment planning.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
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Key Skills
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, 30% have no call, 64% 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).
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