Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Job!  

Join us in Northern Michigan - voted one of the best places to live and among the most beautiful regions in the country by multiple publications and television features. We are seeking quality-focused, dedicated Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to join our center in Traverse City, MI.

Signing/Relocation Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Discover the true outdoors in Northern Michigan, with a lower cost of living and endless outdoor activities nearby - from beautiful, crystal-blue freshwater lakes, navigable rivers and mountain bike trails in the summer to skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling in the winter. Plus, nearly year-round opportunities to hike, hunt, fish, explore dozens of wineries/breweries, and enjoy all of the unique shopping and dining opportunities across Northern Michigan. We offer relocation, competitive pay, a maximum caseload of eight (8) clients, paid time off, performance bonuses, full benefits, flexible schedules, a learning-based culture, and significant career growth opportunities. As a locally owned company, we are proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving eligible employees the opportunity to build long-term financial security through company ownership while contributing to our shared success.

We are currently seeking BCBAs to provide treatment to children diagnosed with autism, in our clinical center setting as well as in client homes. The successful applicant will provide supervision to Behavior Technicians and in one-on-one behavioral intervention programs for children, in addition to developing programs, behavior intervention plans (as needed), and program monitoring of their caseload.

Enjoy a lower cost of living while experiencing the best of Northern Michigan’s year-round outdoor lifestyle. From crystal-clear lakes, scenic rivers, and mountain biking in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling in the winter, adventure is always close by. You’ll also have nearly year-round access to hiking, fishing, local wineries and breweries, plus unique shopping and dining throughout the region.

At North Arrow, you'll help create progress that changes lives, from a child's first words to milestones that build confidence, independence and new possibilities. You'll be surrounded by support that goes beyond, with other employee-owners, supervisors, and leaders who genuinely have your back. And as an employee-owned company, we offer opportunities without limits, meaning you'll continue building the skills, confidence, and experience needed to take on new challenges and grow. 

Why North Arrow ABA?

• Sign-on / Relocation Bonus to qualified candidates
• Competitive pay
• Typical caseload of 8 clients
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Monthly performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible scheduling
• A collaborative, learning-focused culture
• Strong career growth and advancement opportunities

As an employee-owned organization , we value your voice and the impact you make every day. After 90 days of employment, you will become an employee-owner and be eligible for our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which annually allocates company shares to eligible employees on a pre-tax basis; all ESOP shares vest at 20% per year of employment after your first year. Being an employee-owner offers the opportunity to contribute to company decisions and share in our collective success. Responsibilities

• Develop and implement all aspects of one-on-one behavioral intervention programs for children diagnosed with autism, to include VB-MAPP, PEAK, ABLLS-R, AFLS, or other appropriate curriculum-based assessments, programmatic data collection and reporting, family training program(s), social skills, gross motor, natural environment teaching and other learning programs, and treatment schedule management;
• Develop innovative functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Clinical Director;
• Provide supervision and mentoring to the behavior technicians working with your clients, to include assisting with training and career development opportunities;
• Participate in both mandated and unique ABA training opportunities, to include discrete trial teaching techniques, management of challenging behaviors, and child development and data collection techniques;
• Participate in regional and company-wide team meetings monthly, engaging in and providing ongoing professional development opportunities and leadership initiatives;
• General availability from 8am-6pm Monday-Friday based on caseload, with flexibility to attend meetings, company events, and/or to accommodate occasional client needs during off-hours.

Required Skills

• Required : Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and an Active certification status with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB);
• Preferred: Prior experience in working with children diagnosed with autism.
• A keen interest in serving children of all ages and abilities in a collaborative, team-based environment where no BCBA is an “island”;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and to follow through on commitments made;
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback for both professional development and in the improvement of clinical skills and treatment plans;
• Strong inter-personal skills to build professional relationships with clients, co-workers, Medicaid case managers, and other involved community members;
• Ability to build rapport and a positive, professional relationship with families and other client caregivers from diverse backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance to travel between clients within Northern Michigan;
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions). These demands include frequent standing, walking, and sitting; reaching with hands and arms to climb or balance; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

North Arrow ABA is committed to equal employment opportunities, and to hiring the most qualified applicant at all levels. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to military status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, union affiliation, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination; any such conduct is strictly prohibited.