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Centria Autism
Saint Joseph, Michigan

Center-Based Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$85k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

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.

  • vision – Get structured support from experienced BCBAs and Clinical Excellence Leaders, and if you’re pursuing your BCBA credential, we’ll help guide your super
  • vision 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 super
  • vision 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, dis
  • ability, or protected veteran status.  

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight of ABA therapy and mentor Behavior Technicians to ensure program fidelity. Collaborate with BCBAs to develop behavior intervention plans and engage families through regular communication and training.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification. The role requires experience in delivering ABA therapy and the ability to support clinical teams in a structured center environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data collectionData analysisStaff supervisionTreatment planningAssent-based careSkills-based treatmentPractical functional assessment

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (48 salary observations; 74 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (1,826 salary observations; 2,455 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in St. Joseph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,564/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
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 · Niles, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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 and paid CEU days
Early wage access through Rain
Employee Assistance Program
Benefit Hub discounts
Mentorship and supervision