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Centria Autism
Bay City, Michigan

Center-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$95k

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Job Description

Are you a BCBA looking for a workplace that values your expertise, offers strong clinical support, and provides real career growth? At Centria, we prioritize your success by eliminating operational burdens, allowing you to focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional ABA therapy and making a difference in children's lives, in a purpose-built clinical setting.

Compensation & Incentives – Earn a base salary of $85,000–$95,000, plus weekly and monthly bonus opportunities (typically averaging $1,000/month).

What Centria Offers

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.

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.

You're Never Alone – With layered support from Clinical Directors, Area Clinical Directors, and our Clinical Excellence Team, you'll always have someone in your corner.

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

Career Growth on Your Terms – Whether you're mentoring the next generation of BCBAs, leading clinical training, or stepping into leadership, we support your growth.

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.

Perks That Actually Matter – Annual, all-inclusive vacation for two, early wage access, a company car or mileage reimbursement, and full benefits.

No Non-Compete – We don’t believe in holding people back. If we’re not the right long-term fit, you’ll still leave better prepared for your next step.

Your Role & Impact as a BCBA

Lead ABA therapy delivery within a collaborative, in-center environment

Provide daily support and guidance to Behavior Technicians to ensure clinical excellence

Develop and implement assent-based, individualized behavior plans following ABA principles

Engage parents during scheduled on-site training sessions to drive meaningful progress

Maintain high-quality clinical services through regular supervision and data-driven decision-making

At Centria, you’re not just a BCBA - you’re a clinical leader, a mentor, and a changemaker. If you’re ready to grow your career without sacrificing your values, apply today and join a team that invests in your clinical excellence!

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

Lead ABA therapy delivery within a collaborative, in-center environment while providing daily guidance to behavior technicians. Develop and implement individualized, assent-based behavior plans and engage parents through scheduled on-site training sessions.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a focus on clinical excellence and leadership. The role requires the ability to manage clinical services, supervise staff, and maintain high-quality, data-driven treatment standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionBehavior analysisClinical leadershipParent trainingBehavior plan development

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (51 salary observations; 172 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,804 salary observations; 5,894 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, 66% are remote, 28% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$95kApplied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $85k–$98k)207 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$85k median in Michigan$92k nationally (−8%)51 state / 1,804 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan86 active2,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 28% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
56%
Relocation assistance
38%

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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 2,585 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

Base salary $85,000–$95,000
Weekly and monthly bonus opportunities (averaging $1,000/month)
CEU stipends
Paid CEU days
Internal training events
Annual all-inclusive vacation for two
Early wage access
Company car or mileage reimbursement

Living in Bay City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$130k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$968/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Bay City, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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