What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
Merakey’s Children & Family Services division offers a wide range of mental health and autism services for children and adolescents. Our programs are designed to build resilience and ensure that children and their families are well-prepared for future success.
We’re looking for a compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team. You'll be a part of a collaborative, well-structured environment that leverages electronic data collection and evidence-based behavior management strategies to provide high-quality, individualize care for children with autism. This role offers the opportunity to work within a mission-driven nonprofit supported by strong BCBA leadership.
Salary up to $87,000 per year
Position Details:
- This is a full-time, on-site position based at our ABA Center in Grand Rapids, MI
- Support a caseload an average of 8 – 12 children diagnosed with autism between the ages of 2 and 21.
- Flexible schedule: Monday – Friday. Flexibility to set your schedule between 9am-6:00 pm.
- Provide ABA assessment, treatment planning, and case supervision within a structured clinical setting.
- Supervise and mentor behavior technicians.
- Conduct parent training once a month.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation per payer and agency guidelines.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Minimum of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Current BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
- Michigan BCBA Licensure
- Minimum of (1) one year ABA experience with individuals with Autism
Salary : $87,000
