Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in a rural community? Do you value work-life balance, a supportive team, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newaygo County Mental Health as a Part Time BCBA or BCaBA within our Autism Team.

This position is primarily responsible to develop and support Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and are under the age of 21. The basic core services consist of observing and evaluating behavior, and then developing ABA interventions and a behavior support plan to teach skills to enable the individual to more readily integrate with typically developing peers. This position is responsible to assess skills, develop goal plans, train staff and parents, complete functional assessments and behavior intervention plans for children and adults, which would include training and monitoring. This position will also provide supervision to Behavior Technicians and trainees pursing licensure in the field as applicable.

This position requires a Bachelors or Masters degree along with appropriate state licensure BCaBC or BCBA, as well as a valid Michigan driver's license. 

This is a part time position, up to 32 hours per week. Pay range is $21 - $35 per hour; depending on licensure and experience.

About Us: At Newaygo County Mental Health, we understand the importance of work-life balanced and the value of providing essential services to children in the comfort of their homes. Our commitment to the well-being of our employees, combined with our mission to improve the lives of children and families, makes us the ideal workplace for those who seek fulfillment in their careers.

Why Choose Us? 

• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being and understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our flexible scheduling options empower you to excel in your role while enjoying quality time outside of work.
• Great Fellow Employees: Join a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Collaborate with experienced colleagues who support each other's growth and success.
• Competitive Pay: We believe that your hard work should be rewarded. Enjoy competitive compensation that reflects your expertise and dedication.
• Flexible Scheduling: We understand that life can be unpredictable. Our flexible scheduling options accommodate your needs, allowing you to balance your personal and professional responsibilities effectively.

Newaygo County Mental Health (Newaygo CMH) is a comprehensive service provider for Mental Health services in Newaygo County. Newaygo CMH is located in White Cloud, Michigan "Where the North Begins and the Pure Waters Flow". We are just a 50 minute drive North of Grand Rapids or Muskegon. We are also a 30 minute drive from Big Rapids and just over 1 hour drive from Ludington. 

Newaygo CMH is committed to meeting the challenges of the 21st century. As part of this commitment, Newaygo CMH is dedicated to developing the competencies necessary to provide comprehensive mental health services for clients. Our clients include both adults and children who are intellectually and developmentally impaired, children with severe emotional impairments, as well as adults with mental illness (who may also have a substance abuse issues) in a managed care environment. Improving the wellness and recovery of those identified citizens, who are considered most in need, will continue to be our primary focus. Prevention, wellness, and recovery programs are our core components in the provision of person/family-centered integrated services.

We recognize that our clinicians need support and training in evidence-based practices to be successful and feel confident in their role. Newaygo CMH provides paid training for clinicians to obtain certification in EBPs such as EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT, and CAADC. Along with paid training, we offer on-site licensure supervision, as well as intense clinical supervision with experienced supervisors, are who are extremely competent, compassionate, and have extensive knowledge working with the client population as well as in the CMH system.

The culture of Newaygo CMH has been described in many ways by our staff: connected, nurturing, supportive, autonomous, motivating, happy, progressive, flexible, innovative, inclusive, collaborative, and family oriented. We recognize that Community Mental Health is a challenging environment, but with challenge comes reward. The agency is committed to recognize and support staff for the hard work they do. Our positive work environment provides our staff with clear expectations for advancement and the tools and training needed for success. 

If you're ready to be part of a team that values work-life balance, offers excellent compensation and benefits, and allows you to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for the BCBA or BCaBA position at Newaygo County Mental Health. Join us in our mission to create positive change in Newaygo County. 

Newaygo County Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.