Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Salary
$75,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized, trauma-informed behavior support plans for children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting. This involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists and psychiatrists, to integrate behavior support into daily life and treatment planning.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification and possess experience working with children or adolescents facing complex behavioral or mental health needs. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Job description
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Trauma-Informed Residential Program Catholic Charities of Lansing Are you a BCBA who wants to move beyond compliance-driven ABA and into meaningful, relationship-centered work? At Catholic Charities of Lansing, our Children’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program serves youth ages 6–17 with complex emotional and behavioral needs. We are seeking a BCBA who understands behavior through the lens of trauma, emotional regulation, and environment not just reinforcement systems. This is a position offering strong work-life balance and the opportunity to practice behavior analysis in a collaborative, therapeutic setting alongside therapists, and psychiatry. This position is a 30-hour per week role with an annual salary of $75,000. What You’ll Do
- Conduct functional behavior assessments using observation and clinical context
- Develop individualized, trauma-informed behavior support plans
- Collaborate with therapists to reinforce DBT skills and treatment goals
- Partner with psychiatry and nursing on behavioral and health considerations
- Coach and support direct care staff in real-time environments
- Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning
- Ensure documentation meets PRTF and licensing standards
- Our Approach to Behavior We believe behavior is communication not something to control. Our program emphasizes:
- Prevention and skill-building
- Emotional regulation and relationship repair
- Least restrictive interventions
- Safety-focused responses when necessary
- Physical intervention is rare and used only to maintain immediate safety. What We’re Looking For Required:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing
- Experience with children or adolescents with complex needs
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Preferred
- Residential, inpatient, or high-acuity experience
- Familiarity with DBT, trauma-informed care, or relational models
- Experience coaching staff in applied settings
If you're looking for a role where your clinical judgment matters and your work directly supports healing, we’d love to connect.
