Behavior Analyst - Treatment Coordinator (BCBA)
About The Position
Wellspring Lutheran Services is hiring a full-time Behavior Analyst / Treatment Coordinator for New Directions, a trauma-informed residential treatment program in Livonia. The role supports youth with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other specialized needs in an enhanced residential setting. Through assessment, observation, individualized treatment planning, education, life-skills development, and therapeutic support, the Behavior Analyst helps residents build skills, confidence, and independence. The position works closely with youth, families, direct-care staff, residential leadership, therapists, and community partners to develop practical treatment approaches and integrate them into daily life. The Behavior Analyst helps staff understand the reasons behind behaviors and provides tools and coaching to support residents effectively. The role also supports family participation, permanency planning, discharge preparation, and aftercare to promote success beyond residential care. The schedule is a weekday day shift, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and resident care planning, with occasional community travel for assessment, permanency planning, court involvement, and resident services. The listed salary is $70,000.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field such as Psychology or Special Education.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential required.
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential required.
- Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- Strong assessment, training, communication, and treatment planning skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adolescents.
- Experience in residential treatment.
- Experience with standardized assessments such as AFLS, ABLLS, or Vineland.
Responsibilities
- Assess residents through assessment and observation, and develop individualized behavior support and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with youth, families, direct-care staff, residential leadership, therapists, and community partners to support treatment progress.
- Coach and train staff on behavior and effective support strategies.
- Facilitate parent training sessions and help families and caregivers participate in treatment planning and skill development.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team discussions and resident care planning.
- Contribute to permanency planning, discharge preparation, and aftercare efforts.
- Provide support involving community travel for assessment, permanency planning, court involvement, and resident services.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc).
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Meaningful work with mission-driven colleagues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
