Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$70k-$80k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Position Summary
Encompass Therapy Center is hiring experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in a center or home-based setting. BCBAs are responsible for developing Behavior Intervention Plans to decrease problem behaviors, and skill acquisition goals to increase socially appropriate behaviors which are implemented one-to-one with our Behavior Technicians. We are currently hiring a full-time BCBA to provide services at our West Branch location.
Responsibilities and Duties
Develop ABA Intervention Plans for children with ASD focusing on communication, social, play, and adaptive skills
- Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments including functional analyses
- Provide supervision to our Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians
- Provide monthly Parent Trainings
- Maintain effective communication with team members and fellow supervisors
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Be able to lift 30-40 lbs. on a regular basis
- Create a fun, interactive and engaging environment for clients
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in ABA
- BACB Certification
- Compassionate and caring demeanor
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Schedule Monday-Friday (no weekends)
- 401K Match
- Client transportation is not required
- Sign-On Bonus
- Retention Bonuses
- Health Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Work from Home Opportunities
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Supplemental insurance (dental, vision, etc.)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
No weekends
Supplemental Pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA is responsible for developing and implementing ABA intervention plans to improve communication, social, and adaptive skills in children with ASD. They also provide supervision to behavior technicians and conduct regular parent training sessions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Encompass Therapy Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,473 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (52 salary observations; 208 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,901 salary observations; 6,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,473 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Michigan vs national | $88k median in Michigan | $92k nationally (−5%)52 state / 1,901 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$78k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan | 87 active | 2,502 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 32% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,242 in the last 30 days | 608 the 30 days before (+104%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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$87k-$122kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,473 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
About Encompass Therapy Center
Benefits & Perks
Living in West Branch
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $242k≈ 3.5× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $842/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.