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Highland Charter Township, Michigan · Hybrid

BCBA

BCBA Top 25% in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

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 2,330 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 81/100, 57 active listings.

In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (28 salary observations; 150 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,046 salary observations; 4,201 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, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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).

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