Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Mercypluscare; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

CEU support

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Plus seeks a dedicated BCaBA to support children across Michigan autism centers. You will work under a BCBA to assess, plan, and implement programs, supervise Behavior Technicians, and engage families with compassionate care.

A clear path toward BCBA certification is available as Mercy Plus grows. You will contribute to assessments, program development, and data-driven decisions, while coordinating with the care team and supervising BCBA.

Qualifications

• BCaBA certification in good standing and active MI license or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree required for role.
• Practice under BCBA supervision per BACB supervision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with behavioral assessments and develop individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
• Implement and adjust programming based on client progress data.
• Supervise, train, and support Behavior Technicians on caseload.
• Provide parent and caregiver training as part of ongoing treatment.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with supervising BCBA, families, and care team.

Skills

BCaBA certification

Bachelor’s degree

License: MI Assistant Behavior Analyst

Supervision under BCBA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ABA or related field

Job description

# Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)Michigan (multiple locations)Hiring in: Alma · Farmington Hills · Flushing · Gladwin · Hartland · Howell · Lansing · Owosso · Saginaw · Standish · St. Clair · WarrenAt Mercy Plus, BCaBAs work under the supervision of an experienced BCBA to assess, program for, and support children at our Michigan autism centers. You’ll take on real clinical responsibility, supervise and develop Behavior Technicians, and partner with families — with a clear path toward BCBA certification if you choose to pursue it.Apply for this role## Find a Mercy Plus location hiring near youEnter your ZIP code to see the closest centers.### No master’s requiredA clinical role built for BCaBA-certified clinicians with a bachelor’s degree.### BCBA supervision built inPractice under an experienced BCBA, with regular supervision and clinical feedback.### Real clinical responsibilityContribute to assessments and programming, and supervise Behavior Technicians on your caseload.### Room to growBuild toward BCBA certification and broader clinical roles as Mercy Plus continues to grow across Michigan.## What you'll do* Assist with behavioral assessments and the development of individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision* Implement and adjust programming based on client progress data* Supervise, train, and support Behavior Technicians* Provide parent and caregiver training* Complete clinical documentation* Collaborate with your supervising BCBA, families, and the care team## What we're looking for* Active BCaBA certification in good standing* Bachelor’s degree* Michigan Assistant Behavior Analyst license, or ability to obtain* Ability to practice under ongoing BCBA supervision, as required by the BACB* Commitment to individualized, compassionate careBCaBA or BCBA?## How the BCaBA role differsBCaBAs and BCBAs share much of the same clinical work. The differences are in credentials and scope: a BCaBA holds a bachelor’s degree rather than a master’s, practices under the supervision of a BCBA, and works with clients whose coverage allows services from a BCaBA.If you hold BCBA certification, the BCBA role is the right fit.See the BCBA role →How we approach ABA## Individualized care, not one-size-fits-all ABAOur clinical approach is based on the needs of each client. We prioritize assent-based and natural-environment teaching when appropriate, while incorporating more structured teaching strategies when they support the individual learner. Our centers are child-based rather than built around rigid block scheduling.## Clinical support & developmentEach center has operational support through an Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager. Clinically, you’ll be supported by your supervising BCBA, Regional Clinical Directors, and collaboration with clinicians across Mercy Plus locations.### CEUs & development* Twice-yearly clinical in-service days* Ongoing supervision and clinical feedback* Professional development toward BCBA certification## Benefits* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* Short-term disability and life insurance* 401(k)* Paid time off* CEU support* Professional development## Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) — questions################# Interested, but still have questions?You don’t have to apply before learning more. Talk directly with our recruiting team about the BCaBA role, scheduling, center culture, or which Mercy Plus location may be the best fit.