Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA
Listed compensation
$70k-$82k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
State of Location
Michigan
Position Summary
As an outpatient clinician within our Applied Behavioral Analysis program (ABA), you will help children and their families learn new skills and techniques using the therapy that is most effective for autism.
Our goal is to work on what's most important to the child and their support system by creating an individualized pediatric treatment program tailored to their needs.
Whether it's working on communication, social skills, aggression, non-compliance, self-help skills, play, academics, or fine and gross motor skills, we always address the specific concerns for each patient.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend sessions so they can carry skills and home exercises into their child's daily life.
Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise.
Job Description
- Pediatric Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
- Ivy ABA, part of the Ivy Rehab Network
We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!
Job Highlights
- Base salary of $70,000-$82,000, commensurate with experience
- Role eligible for performance bi weekly bonus and sign on bonus
- Lead a team of behavior technicians in a clinic-based setting with predictable schedules
- Provide ABA services within an interdisciplinary care model comprised of behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists
- Potential to become a founder of your very own Ivy ABA clinic as an equity partner!
Responsibilities
Carry a caseload of 8-12 patients, partnering with your Clinic Director and Ivy ABA leadership to drive great outcomes for our young learners.
- Conduct assessments and design individualized treatment plans
- Coach and guide behavior technicians in implementing each patient’s individual treatment plan
Coach and empower parents and caregivers to learn ABA-based principles and interventions to drive meaningful behavior change outside of session
Coordinate care as part of an interdisciplinary care team for patients who receive speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and/or physical therapy from Ivy Rehab For Kids providers.
Qualifications
- Active BCBA certification or sitting for the BCBA exam within one month
- Previous experience creating individualized treatment plans including both skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatment goals
- Previous experience supervising technicians to implement individualized treatment plans
Why Choose Ivy?
Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
How Ivy Invests in You
- Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
- CEU Learning Opportunities: Access live CEU courses provided by the organization plus $1000 stipend for external CEUs
- Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes. Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (40 salary observations; 155 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,561 salary observations; 5,857 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, 38% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k–$82k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $92k (middle half $85k–$99k)223 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $88k median in Michigan | $92k nationally (−5%)40 state / 1,561 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan | 86 active | 2,439 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,186 in the last 30 days | 574 the 30 days before (+107%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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