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.
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) - Center for Autism |East Lansing Build your ABA career while making a meaningful difference. The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) provides evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Hope Network's Center for Autism. Working under the supervision of a BCBA, you'll support individualized treatment programming, analyze learner progress, coach and support Behavior Technicians, and collaborate with families and clinical team members to help learners build communication, social, behavioral, and life skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a BCaBA looking to grow their clinical skills, gain experience, and build a career in ABA within a supportive, collaborative environment.
What You'll Do:
Support the development and implementation of individualized ABA treatment programs and behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision. Collect, analyze, and monitor learner data to evaluate progress and support treatment decisions. Assist with behavioral assessments and clinical programming. Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to Behavior Technicians implementing treatment programs. Support staff training and development related to ABA principles and learner programming. Provide direct ABA services when clinically appropriate. Participate in parent meetings, treatment team meetings, trainings, and other clinical meetings. Collaborate with BCBAs, Behavior Technicians, families, and other professionals to support learner outcomes. Communicate learner progress and treatment recommendations to appropriate team members. Complete clinical documentation, data collection, and other required documentation accurately and timely. Maintain compliance with BACB ethical standards, Michigan licensure requirements, HIPAA, and Hope Network policies. Maintain required BCaBA certification, licensure, and training. Promote a safe, positive, and supportive environment for learners, families, and team members. What You Bring Required Bachelor's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field. Current BCaBA certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Current Michigan Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA) credential or eligibility to obtain Michigan licensure. Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities. Knowledge of ABA principles and behavior intervention strategies. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively under the supervision of a BCBA. Preferred Experience providing ABA services in a center-based environment. Experience with behavior assessments and tools such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, PEAK, Vineland, AFLS, or Essential for Living. Experience supporting or training Behavior Technicians. Experience with parent training or family support. Experience with electronic health records or ABA-related software. Individuals actively pursuing their BCBA certification. Why Join Our Team? Medical, Vision, & Dental Care 403(b) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Educational Reimbursement Career-Pathing Opportunities Paid Training Employee Referral Bonus HealthBar Services Why Join Hope Network Center for Autism? Your work has purpose-and we invest in your growth. Hope Network's Center for Autism provides evidence-based ABA and comprehensive clinical services designed to help children and adolescents build meaningful skills, increase independence, and reach their potential. As a BCaBA, you'll have opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills and grow your career through: Supportive clinical supervision Career pathing and advancement opportunities Education reimbursement Paid training Continuing education and professional development Competitive benefits Generous paid time off Employee referral bonus A collaborative, mission-driven team Join a team where your clinical expertise matters and the work you do helps children and families thrive. 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.
