Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy•Dearborn Heights, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) to join its multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team in Dearborn Heights. The organization provides integrated, evidence-based pediatric therapy services throughout Southeast Michigan, including ABA, speech, occupational, physical, and feeding/swallowing therapy. The role provides clinic-based services and collaborates with other therapy professionals to support children and their families. The BCaBA supervises and guides ABA Technicians, trains staff and parents on individualized treatment plans, develops skill acquisition programs and behavior intervention plans, and monitors and adjusts plans according to each child's progress. The position also includes assessments, documentation, participation in staff meetings and workshops, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. The schedule varies by clinic and client needs, generally 8 am–4 pm, 9 am–5 pm, or 10 am–6 pm, with no evenings. Compensation varies based on skills and experience and may include productivity bonuses. A $2,500 full-time sign-on bonus is paid in two installments with a two-year commitment.

Requirements

Current BCaBA certification through the BACB.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Experience managing clinical staff and mentoring supervisory-level clinicians.
Ability to kneel, bend, and play at ground level; lift up to 50+ lbs when required; respond to behaviors such as elopement or aggression; work in loud, active settings; and potentially encounter bodily fluids while assisting with hygiene or accidental incidents.

Nice To Haves

Not specified.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and guidance to ABA Technicians to ensure high-quality client care.
Train and educate staff members and parents on individualized IPOS and behavior treatment plans before services begin.
Develop individualized skill acquisition programs and behavior intervention plans based on ABA principles.
Monitor and adjust behavior plans based on each child's progress and evolving needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including weekly supervision notes covering progress, goals, and behavior data.
Conduct initial assessments using tools such as ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, and PEAK at intake and every six months, and document findings in the electronic medical record.
Participate in staff meetings and training workshops to promote professional growth and best practices.

Benefits

$2,500 full-time sign-on bonus, paid in two installments with a two-year commitment.
401(k) with a 4% match, fully vested after 90 days.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Employer-paid group life and long-term disability insurance.
Three weeks (120 hours) of PTO in the first year.
11 paid holidays annually.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
529 college savings plan.
Annual conference budget and free CEUs, with no PTO required to attend.
Opportunities to supervise Clinical Fellows and graduate students.
Opportunities to present at state and national conferences.
Opportunities to participate in research activities.
Career advancement pathways, including Clinic Director and Therapy Manager.
Mentorship and collaboration in a supportive team culture.