Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description -

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA) for Macomb and Southern Oakland County

Last Revised On: April 2026

Supervised by: Sparks Behavioral Services Owner and Clinical Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment category and hours: full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 annually (Based on experience)

Sparks Behavioral Services Mission: At Sparks Behavioral Services (SBS), we strive to enhance the lives of our clients and their loved ones regardless of their diagnosis or target behavior through the use of applied behavior analysis and evidence-based practices.

Work Environment: SBS provides consultative services for the assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior for people with mental health and/or cognitively delayed diagnoses. This position works remotely and in the facilities of other organizations such as adult fostercare homes, schools, nursing homes, community mental health centers, family homes, etc. There will be frequent interactions with the staff members of these facilities and with the clients who experience issues with their mental health, cognitive abilities, physical abilities, and/or behavioral health.

Job Mission: The mission of a BCBA at SBS is to create behavior plans and guide their implementation through the development of professional, collaborative relationships with SBS employees and the clients’ stakeholders (e.g. staff members, guardians, regulatory committees). This will enable the creation of reinforcing environments that allow co-workers and client-stakeholders to empower themselves and the clients.

Essential Job Functions: The essential job functions are listed (below) as Valuable Job Results that the BCBA is expected to produce. Activities, duties, and responsibilities that lead to these results (which need to be performed ethically and in compliance with SBS policies and procedures) are also considered essential job functions. Note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the BCBA. Job results, responsibilities, and activities may be changed at the discretion of SBS.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees who request accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Valuable Job Results that a BCBA is expected to produce:

● Behavior plans

● Behavior assessment reports

● Regulatory committee meeting notes

● Written feedback

● Suggestions (for SBS owner or BCBAs)

● Documents (development of materials)

● Ideas (design of materials)

● Google Calendar appointments

● Calls/voicemails/texts/emails (for scheduling with adult fostercare home staff)

● Billing notes / invoices

● In-service training documents

● Decisions / clinical judgments

● Relationships with SBS Behavior Technicians/Monitors

● SBS Behavior Technicians who have displayed the ability to do their essential tasks

● Relationships: adult fostercare home staff who interact positively with you

Required Education and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree or enrolled in a master’s degree program in psychology, applied behavior analysis, social work, education, special education, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, nursing, or another related field

Experience:

BCBA in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or in pursuit of BCBA

• Licensed Behavior Analyst in the State of Michigan, or eligible to become licensed
• Experience managing the behavior of staff/employees who work directly with people with mental, cognitive or behavioral disabilities
• Experience working with caregivers and other professionals on a collaborative team

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree from an ABAI accredited program

Experience:

• BCBA in good standing with the BACB who meets BACB requirements to provide supervision
• Licensed Behavior Analyst in the State of Michigan, or eligible to become licensed
• 2 or more years of experience managing the behavior of staff/employees who work directly with people with mental, cognitive or behavioral disabilities
• 2 or more years of experience working with caregivers and other professionals on a collaborative team
• Experience conducting functional behavior assessments for adults with mental, cognitive or behavioral disabilities

Other Requirements:

• Must have reliable motorized vehicle and be willing and able to travel between different assigned work locations in Macomb and Southern Oakland counties.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance in good standing
• Must be willing and able to use quick and sudden body movements in the course of working with people who engage in potentially dangerous behaviors
• Must have the manual dexterity to engage in writing and typing actions
• Must be able to provide and receive detailed information through oral communication
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through electronic devices and paper means

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Certified Behavior Analysts: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Macomb, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person