BCBA Inpatient Full Time

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life保险

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO for full and part time

Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Davenport University discount ontuion

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Behavior Analyst to join our hospital-based team. You’ll develop and oversee behavior plans, assess needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to support individuals in hospital, community, and home settings.

The role emphasizes coaching caregivers, using data to drive decisions, and delivering individualized interventions that build skills and independence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in behavior analysis or related field.
• BCBA certification required.
• Two years of experience as a behavior analyst or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to understand behavioral needs and develop effective, individualized approaches to care.
• Conduct and oversee functional behavioral assessments to guide treatment and behavior support planning.
• Develop practical behavior support plans and goals in hospital settings.
• Provide consultation and coaching to hospital staff, caregivers, and support networks.
• Train staff and caregivers in evidence-based behavioral strategies.
• Develop and monitor behavioral programming to build skills and independence.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure interventions are implemented and adjusted as needed.
• Establish meaningful progress tracking and use data to inform clinical decisions.
• Serve as a behavioral health resource to staff, families, and community partners.
• Build strong relationships with individuals and families while promoting dignity and inclusion.

Skills

Two years of experience as behaviorist

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Master's degree in behavior analysis or related field

BCBA certified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shift & Status

As a Behavior Analyst at Pine Rest, you’ll do more than develop behavior plans—you’ll use your expertise to help individuals build skills, increase independence, and achieve meaningful progress.

Cost Center

158 Case Management

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Shift & Status

As a Behavior Analyst at Pine Rest, you’ll do more than develop behavior plans—you’ll use your expertise to help individuals build skills, increase independence, and achieve meaningful progress.

At Pine Rest, Behavior Analysts play an important role in helping individuals build skills, increase independence, and experience greater success in the hospital, in the community, and at home. You’ll work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team and use your behavioral expertise to develop practical, individualized strategies that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise beyond the traditional office setting. You’ll have the opportunity to assess behavioral needs, develop individualized interventions, coach caregivers and see your work directly influence the quality of care and outcomes for the people we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to understand behavioral needs and develop effective, individualized approaches to care.
• Conduct and oversee functional behavioral assessments and use assessment findings to guide treatment and behavior support planning.
• Develop practical behavior support plans and individualized goals for individuals in the hospital setting.
• Provide consultation and coaching to hospital staff, caregivers,and other members of an individual’s support system.
• Train staff and caregivers in evidence-based behavioral strategies they can confidently use in everyday situations.
• Develop and monitor behavioral programming designed to build skills, increase independence, and reduce barriers to success.
• Provide ongoing support and consultation to ensure behavioral interventions are implemented effectively and adjusted when needed.
• Establish meaningful ways to track progress and use behavioral data to evaluate what is working and inform clinical decisions.
• Serve as a behavioral health resource to staff, families, and community partners.
• Build strong relationships with the individuals and families we serve while promoting dignity, empowerment, and inclusion.

Why This Role Matters

At Pine Rest, you won’t simply develop behavior plans—you’ll help people experience meaningful change. Your expertise will support individuals, families, and caregivers as they navigate challenging behaviors, develop new skills, and work toward greater independence.

If you’re a Behavior Analyst who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, teaching others, and seeing the real-world impact of your work, we’d love to have you join our team. Pine Rest is committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their expertise to the work we do every day.

What Does This Role Require?

• Masters degree required in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis.
• Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required
• Two years of experience as behavior analyst or a related field, preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and other business software packages.

What Benefits Do We Offer?

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.