Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Per Diem)

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWays is seeking a BCBA or BCBAD to provide autism-focused behavioral health services in Jackson, MI. This full-time exempt role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans, and collaborating with families, providers, and internal teams to ensure quality care.

You’ll conduct comprehensive autism evaluations, design behavior and positive support plans, review Medicaid authorizations, and support appeals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree conferred with BACB approved course sequence.
• Current, active BCBA certification.
• Licensed through Michigan LARA.
• Experience with Medicaid or commercial insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive autism evaluations using standardized tools to assess communication, social interaction, play, and behaviors.
• Establish diagnoses, recommend treatment, and design individualized behavior and positive support plans.
• Review authorizations, levels of care, and treatment progress for Medicaid-funded services.
• Complete functional behavior assessments, monitor treatment plans, and support appeals or grievance processes as needed.
• Communicate with providers, participate in peer reviews, and collaborate on interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Work a flexible schedule, including at least two evenings per week.

Skills

BCBA

Behavioral analysis

Autism evaluations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

Master's degree in ABA or related field

BACB approved course sequence

Job description

• Location 1200 N. West Ave,Jackson, MI, 49202,United States
• Base Pay $37.50 - $43.72 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Per Diam Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Remote

Less than 10hrs per week.

Do you have a passion for helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) reach their full potential? LifeWays is seeking aBCBA or BCBAD to provide culturally competent, trauma-informed behavioral health services. You’ll evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans while collaborating with families, providers, and internal teams to ensure quality, cost-effective care that aligns with LifeWays’ mission and values.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive autism evaluations using standardized tools to assess communication, social interaction, play, and behaviors.
• Establish diagnoses, recommend treatment, and design individualized behavior and positive support plans.
• Review authorizations, levels of care, and treatment progress for Medicaid-funded services.
• Complete functional behavior assessments, monitor treatment plans, and support appeals or grievance processes as needed.
• Communicate with providers, participate in peer reviews, and collaborate on interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Work a flexible schedule, including at least two evenings per week.

Why LifeWays:

Make a meaningful impact while working with a supportive, mission-driven team.

Requirements

Required Education/Certification/Licensure

• Minimum of a master's degree from an accredited institution conferred in a degree program in which the candidate completed a BACB approved course sequence.
• Current, active, and unrestricted certification as a BCBA through the BACB.
• Licensed through the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Authority (LARA).
• Experience working with Medicaid or commercial insurance plans.

Preferred Education/Certification/Licensure

• Master of Science/Arts in Applied Behavioral Analysis or Master of Science/Arts in Psychology with a specialization in behavior analysis
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst Doctoral (BCBAD/LBA)