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Highland Charter Township, Michigan · Hybrid

BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Signing bonus
  • Vision insurance
  • POSITION TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services
  • REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

Primary Job Function

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment programs, and supervising staff to ensure effective delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals with autism. The BCBA ensures quality services that improve client outcomes and quality of life. This role includes collaboration with families, training and supervising RBTs and BTs, and adhering to ethical and professional standards.

This job description describes essential job functions but does not provide an exhaustive list of duties that may be assigned.

Essential Job Functions

  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and various skills assessments.
  • Develop individualized behavior treatment plans based on assessment results.
  • Collect, analyze, and report individual and program data.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Provide parent/caregiver training to support generalization of skills.
  • Supervise RBTs and BTs to ensure fidelity of program implementation.
  • Maintain consistent and reliable schedules with clients.
  • Maintain timely and professional communication with families and team members.
  • Ensure high-quality service delivery that meets the standards of A Sense of Autism.
  • Collaborate with other professionals and team members to support client outcomes.
  • Uphold all BACB ethical standards and guidelines.

Other Job Functions

  • Assist with interviewing and onboarding new clinical staff.
  • Support scheduling of clients and staff as needed.
  • Provide direct ABA therapy services to clients when needed.
  • Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Participate in program material development and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support agency projects and initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • In-depth understanding of ABA principles and clinical applications.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Leadership and supervisory skills that foster a supportive team environment.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and engage in collaborative problem-solving.
  • Commitment to the mission of A Sense of Autism and continuous professional growth.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
  • Active BCBA certification from the BACB.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience conducting assessments and developing behavior plans.
  • At least two (2) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Successful completion of a background check, TB test, and Recipient Rights clearance.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assume various postures for extended periods (kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing).
  • Willingness to work in different settings (home, school, center, community).
  • Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation within a 30–60-mile radius.
  • Access to email and phone for communication and documentation purposes.

Preferred Education/Credentials

  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
  • Experience in fieldwork supervision.
  • Prior experience as an RBT or completion of RBT modules (preferred).

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Flexible scheduling options (in-office/hybrid/remote)
  • PTO
  • Holiday PTO
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Group Accident insurance (100% covered by employer, offers cashback)
  • Flexible work from home options available.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA is responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and supervising RBTs and BTs to ensure effective ABA service delivery. They collaborate with families and other professionals to improve client outcomes and quality of life for individuals with autism.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis or a related field and an active BCBA certification. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in assessments and two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningStaff SupervisionData AnalysisParent TrainingClinical CommunicationCase ManagementEthical Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA at Careerplug a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,510 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 50 active listings.

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (51 salary observations; 228 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,641 salary observations; 6,193 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Michigan vs national$86k median in Michigan$93k nationally (−7%)51 state / 1,641 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan81 active2,509 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 40% remote · 42% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,237 in the last 30 days562 the 30 days before (+120%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Careerplugsilver tier, 80/100Top Employers work-life index50 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Signing bonus
Flexible schedule
PTO
Holiday PTO
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance