BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST - MICHIGAN

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Rx Help

401(k) matching

EAP

FSA / HSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Level 1 to lead the ABA programs within Child & Adolescent Services. The role focuses on training front-line staff, supervising program delivery, and developing treatment plans for individuals served.

The position reports to a Clinical Director or Senior BCBA and offers growth toward Senior BCBA levels with annual incentive opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
• BCBA certification and Medicaid/insurance credentialing.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst in state of service where required.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise ABA program implementation for staff.
• Provide direct therapy for clients as needed.
• Develop, monitor, and modify treatment plans; present plans to insurers for authorization.
• Manage caseloads and supervise technicians and staff.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals served and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competency

Supervision

Client interaction

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Description

Grow. Advance. Lead. Elevate Your Career at LOGAN.

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with LOGAN, you won’t just step into a role—you’ll step onto a career pathway built for growth.

You will have the opportunity to advance, elevate, and rise through multiple levels as you work toward achieving the distinguished title of Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Every step forward brings greater responsibility, meaningful recognition, and increased pay—because your expertise and dedication deserve to be valued.

And at LOGAN, your impact never goes unnoticed. Our incentive program rewards your commitment with bonus opportunities along the way—because the difference you make truly matters.

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

• Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program
• 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
• $15,000 company paid life insurance
• Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Level 1 will be a staff member in Child & Adolescent Services. The major focus of this position is to provide training and support to the front-line staff implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs through supervision and program development. A Level 1 BCBA is differentiated from a Level 2 BCBA based on caseload. Expectations for the Level 1 BCBA caseload are described below. Board Certified Behavior Analysts are responsible for developing and supervising the implementation of behavior and treatment plans for the individuals we serve.

This position will directly report to a Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director or Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst, depending on the location and circumstances.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Lead by example, displaying timeliness in arrival, work completion and treatment plan submission.
• Complete treatment plan reviews with insurances companies (when needed).
• Complete assessments for assigned clients.
• Develop, monitor, and modify the implementation of treatment plans for clients
• Present treatment plan to the insurance provider in a timely manner to ensure appropriate authorization and/or continuation of care.
• Provide Supervision to Behavior Technicians on all aspects of implementing high-quality ABA programs and their revisions.
• Provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians.
• Provide direct therapy for clients as needed.
• Develop effective behavior plans.
• Receive crisis prevention training and supervise the implementation of crisis prevention.
• Assist in intakes when requested
• Work with other Center staff to make sure the Center is a safe and healthy environment. Reports housekeeping and/or maintenance needs as they arise.
• Provide information to the accounting department needed for billing for services provided with accuracy and within the designated time frame.
• Learn insurance codes and billing necessities for insurance companies, to provide accurate and update information to staff.
• Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with families and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with families, colleagues, and other staff.
• Demonstrate cultural competency in providing consistent high-quality services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural circumstances.
• Complete parent meetings for each client as assigned by your Supervisor or by the treatment plan.
• Meet supervision requirements per approved treatment plans.
• Assist in, or complete interviews for new hires to ensure staff are available for clients.
• Provide recommendations and resources for home programs and goals to encourage consistency and reinforcement for ABA programs outside of therapy.
• Assist Lead Behavior technicians in daily coverage assignments for clients.
• A Level 1 center-based BCBA will carry a caseload of 7 full-time equivalent clients, and a Level 1 community-based BCBA will carry a caseload of 5 full-time equivalent clients.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health & safety of individuals served
• Represent LOGAN in a positive way in the community.
• Serve as an advocate to protect the dignity & human rights of individuals served.
• Serve as an example for staff in terms of good employee practices, including (but not limited to) excellent attendance and strict adherence to LOGAN policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or related field.

Credentialing

• Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Credentialed with all insurance and Medicaid payors
• Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state(s) of service, if required by that state

Experience

• Strong knowledge of & experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including assessment and treatment
• Experience developing and conducting trainings for various audiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Credentials to become state licensed when applicable
• Excellent ability to communicate with families and other professionals
• Ability to sit & use computer keyboard
• Ability to kneel, bend, & reach
• Ability to lift 50 pounds throughout intervention

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY

Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee upon request.