Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Grand Rapids, MI

Cost Center · 358 BRAINS · Scheduled Weekly Hours · 40 · Work Shift · First Second Shift (United States of America) · Shift & Status · Who Are We? · We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health a ...

Job description

Cost Center
358 BRAINS

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift
First Second Shift (United States of America)

Shift & Status
Who Are We?
We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

Looking for more than just a job?
Join us as a licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in our home-based ABA program providing 1:1 services to children with autism spectrum disorders. This job provides a chance to build lasting relationships, help children thrive, and do work that matters, all while maintaining work-life balance and clinical integrity. This is a part- to full-time role (20–40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling and a supportive team.

Whether you're looking to grow your caseload or want a steady, fulfilling role that respects your time and expertise, we'll build a schedule and client list that fits your needs.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Hours Within a Consistent Schedule – Choose between hours/week
• Evening Availability (4–7pm at least 3x/week) – Required to meet family needs
• Autonomy + Support – Clinical independence with team collaboration
• Streamlined Admin – We handle logistics, scheduling, and billing
• Professional Development – Ongoing opportunities for growth and support

What We're Looking For

• Current BCBA certification and state licensure
• Experience in home-based ABA or early intervention preferred

What Will You Do?
As a Behavior Analyst at Pine Rest, you'll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Primary responsibilities for this role include the development, coordination, and implementation of behavioral assessments and programming. As a Behavior Analyst you will train residential care providers on other evidence-based behavioral interventions and parents on general behavior management. Behavior Analysts are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and intervention regarding behavior management, effective education and assessment of behavioral needs of clients.
• Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team in various community and residential programs.
• Administers, conducts, evaluates and supervises the implementation of functional behavioral assessments.
• Develops individualized goals and objectives for home, community, and residential-based programs and designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.
• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives
• Teaches residential staff on the proper implementation of educational and clinical behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems
• Designs, implements, and monitors behavior programs for clients and oversees the implementation of behavior programs by others.
• Conducts regular caregiver and/or teacher training and consultation

What Does This Role Require?

• Masters degree required in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis.
• Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required
• Two years of experience as behavior analyst or a related field.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and other business software packages.

What Benefits Do We Offer?

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice
Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.