A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
08/16/2026 Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) We are helping people overcome. Join us. Why Join Hope Network Center for Autism? East Lansing is a growing hub for autism services - and we stand out because we prioritize quality over volume.
Working with us means:
Being part of a multidisciplinary, mission-driven clinical team A supportive culture committed to your growth and maintaining high clinical integrity Opportunities to advance your career into BCBA, Clinical Supervisor, or leadership roles Regular training, CEU support, performance coaching, and professional development A predictable schedule, strong administrative support, and a collaborative clinical model Helping families in the East Lansing/Mid-Michigan community access services where demand is rising Join a respected statewide organization that values your expertise - and values the children and families we serve. Make a meaningful impact as part of a clinical team committed to high-quality, evidence-based autism services. Hope Network's Center for Autism is expanding our East Lansing team and seeking a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) with strong clinical expertise, exceptional professionalism, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
What You'll Do:
Conducting assessments using tools such as ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, PEAK, AFLS, Vineland, Essential for Living, and functional behavior assessments. Developing individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for center-based, in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA programs. Supervising Behavior Technicians and supporting performance management, coaching, training, and competency development. Providing ongoing parent training and participating in family, treatment-team, and stakeholder meetings. Monitoring learner progress, analyzing data, and making clinical recommendations based on medical necessity. Ensuring clinical documentation, billing, and EHR requirements are completed accurately and on time. Collaborating with the Associate Clinical Director and Scheduler to maintain staffing plans and ensure quality service delivery. Upholding BACB ethics, Michigan LBA requirements, HIPAA standards, and Hope Network policies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required. BCaBA certification with a passing BACB exam score. Current Michigan LBA (or eligibility to obtain). Minimum 2 years of ABA clinical experience, including autism treatment and behavior programming. Experience providing ABA in clinic, home-based, and community settings. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
