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Centria Autism
Garden City, Michigan

Center-Based Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$85k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Are you a BCaBA who thrives in a structured, collaborative environment? At Centria Autism’s centers, you’ll deliver high-quality ABA therapy in a space designed for learning, teamwork, and growth. As a BCaBA, you’ll play a key role in supporting clients and supervising Behavior Technicians, all while receiving the mentorship you need to continue your career journey.

Compensation & Incentives – Earn a base salary of $75,000–$85,000, plus weekly and monthly bonus opportunities (typically averaging $1,000/month).

Why Grow Your Career at Centria?

Clinical Quality First – We prioritize outcomes, not billables. Our proprietary CareConnect platform streamlines everything from treatment planning to data collection so you can stay focused on care, not paperwork.

Purpose-Built Centers for Kids and Clinicians – Our centers are designed for learners and clinical teams alike, offering low-distraction spaces, daily structure, and a culture of collaboration.

Assent-Based Care at Scale – Lead meaningful change through our commitment to assent, practical functional assessment, and skills-based treatment, built into every part of our model.

Real Work-Life Balance – Predictable caseloads, manageable schedules, and dedicated support teams mean no last-minute chaos and no burnout.

No Operational Headaches – We handle the logistics. From scheduling to onboarding of technicians, our operations team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Mentorship & Supervision – Get structured support from experienced BCBAs and Clinical Excellence Leaders, and if you’re pursuing your BCBA credential, we’ll help guide your supervision and next steps.

We Invest in You – From CEU stipends and paid CEU days to exclusive internal training events, we’re serious about keeping you sharp and helping you level up.

Meaningful Perks

CEU Opportunities and Professional Development Stipends

Early wage access through Rain. Get paid as soon as the next day.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental health and wellness

Discounts through our Benefit Hub with hundreds of major retailers

What You’ll Do as a BCaBA

Provide clinical oversight of ABA therapy under the supervision of a BCBA

Train and mentor Behavior Technicians and RBTs to ensure program fidelity

Assist with developing and modifying individualized behavior intervention plans

Collect and analyze client data, and collaborate with BCBAs to make data-driven treatment decisions

Engage families in therapy through regular communication and parent training sessions

Ensure therapy aligns with Centria’s assent-based, child-centered philosophy

At Centria, BCaBAs are more than assistants; they’re trusted teammates, emerging leaders, and essential to our mission of delivering high-quality, ethical ABA therapy. If you're ready to make an impact while advancing your career, apply today and join a team that believes in your future.

Centria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The BCaBA will provide clinical oversight of ABA therapy and mentor Behavior Technicians to ensure program fidelity. They will also assist in developing behavior intervention plans and collaborate with BCBAs to make data-driven treatment decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BCaBA certification to be eligible for this role. The position requires experience in providing clinical oversight and a commitment to assent-based, child-centered therapy practices.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data analysisStaff supervision

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (58 salary observations; 184 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,967 salary observations; 5,477 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, 70% are remote, 32% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$85kApplied Behavior Analysis median $91k (middle half $87k–$99k)217 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$85k median in Michigan$92k nationally (−8%)58 state / 1,967 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan80 active2,642 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 32% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
86% this job
Loan repayment
49%
Relocation assistance
44%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,594 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Centria Autism

Mental Health Care
Farmington Hills, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly and monthly bonus opportunities (avg $1,000/month)
CEU stipends
Paid CEU days
Internal training events
Early wage access
Employee Assistance Program
Benefit Hub discounts
No non-compete

Living in Garden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,711/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
73 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.