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East Lansing, Michigan

Associate Clinical Director – Autism Services (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

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Job Description

The Associate Clinical Director (ACD) provides clinical and operational leadership for Autism services at an assigned Hope Network Center. This role leads the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services while creating a safe, supportive, and effective environment for the individuals and families we serve.

Working closely with Center and organizational leadership, the ACD helps drive clinical excellence, program quality, team performance, and operational success while ensuring treatment practices are implemented consistently and with fidelity to evidence-based standards.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide daily clinical and operational oversight of Autism services within an assigned Center.
  • Lead and support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based ABA services.
  • Ensure appropriate clinical protocols and treatment practices are implemented with fidelity.
  • Support staff development, training, and clinical competency.
  • Partner with leadership on annual strategic planning, quality goals, productivity, and cost-effective operations.
  • Promote a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for individuals, families, and staff.
  • Monitor program quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Provide direct clinical services as a BCBA when needed to support the team.

What You'll Bring

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
  • Experience providing ABA services and clinical supervision.
  • Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance clinical quality with operational priorities.
  • Commitment to evidence-based practices and high-quality services.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with families, staff, and organizational leaders.

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 Hope Network?

At Hope Network, your work goes beyond a job description. You’ll be part of a team committed to helping people live their best lives. Your clinical knowledge, compassion, and advocacy can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Flint community.

If you’re looking for a nursing career where your clinical expertise and your compassion matter every day, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Clinical Director provides clinical and operational leadership for Autism services at an assigned center. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based ABA services while managing team performance and operational success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and possess experience in providing ABA services and clinical supervision. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to balance clinical quality with operational priorities are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipQuality assuranceEvidence-based practiceTeam performance managementTreatment protocol implementation

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, 56% 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

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 27 employers

14
<$95k
10
$95k-110k
12
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 27 employers

CME allowance
90%
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
Relocation assistance
41%
Loan repayment
32%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$55-$65/hr
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Clinical Supervisor II (BCBA)

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$88k-$128k
#3

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

$93k-$127k
#4

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up to $127,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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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About Hope Network

Individual and Family Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

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