Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Autism, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Study Publications, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Community Health, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Contract Approval, Contract Management, Contract Review, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medical Writing, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Progress Reports, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Metrics, Staff Policies, Team Building, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Salary
$33.81 - $43.95 Hourly
Location
Community Mental Health: 12265 James Street, Holland, MI
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
New2026
Department
Community Mental Health
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/25/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME CMH Hourly
Job Description
Please note: Ottawa County Community Mental Health is currently transitioning to an independent authority. As of October 1, 2026, this position will be a part of the Ottawa County Community Mental Health Authority.
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County is seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to join the Family Services division at CMHOC. This position will be performing utilization management functions by reviewing and approving contract agency ABA treatment plans for youth 1-21 years of age.
This is a full-time, benefited position based out of the James Street Campus located at 12265 James Street, Holland, MI. Typical working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Assures that requested services to consumers meet standards of quality and quantity. Quality standards include ensuring consumers are treated in a manner consistent with agency policy, divisional standards, and good clinical practice. Quantity standards require demonstrating units of service provided reflect adherence to goals set for the program.
- Works seamlessly with contractual agencies to ensure requirements of clinical care are met.
- Provides training to contractual agencies on agency policy, procedures, goals and electronic medical record.
- Reviews medical necessity for all Applied Behavior Analyst treatment.
- Understands and implements agency utilization management guidelines and provides training to contract agencies as needed.
- Establishes/plans/implements program priorities, goals, and outcomes in cooperation with the Autism Program Supervisor, other Clinical Supervisors, and Clinicians, including responsibility for the programs achievement of planned productivity.
- Participates in the development and management of agency contracts applicable to the respective program.
- Provides authorization of individual services requested by contractual agencies.
- Maintains all agency paperwork and clinical record documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Understands and implements agency and county personnel policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
- Performs other functions as assigned.
Required Education, Training and Experience
Must be a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's degree in either Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or Education. Must have a minimum of five years of clinical practice experience. Must demonstrate excellent communication, clinical writing, interpersonal, and relational skills. Advanced computer skills, including word processing, Excel, electronic health records, and e-mail.
Additional Requirements and Information
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of applied behavior analysis, psychology, and the treatment of children with Autism, mental health and/or substance use disorders.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of family systems.
- Thorough working knowledge of utilization management principles, independent problem solving, conflict resolution, team building, and interagency collaboration.
- Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical assessment and diagnosis, including Autism evaluations.
- Thorough working knowledge of MDHHS accreditation requirements and mental health care practitioner licensing requirements.
- Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based mental health services.
- Demonstrates the capacity to work effectively within agency parameters.
- Good working knowledge of managerial and supervisory principles and practices.
- Good working knowledge of relevant Evidence-Based Practices, relevant to specific target populations.
- Good working knowledge of varied interventions.
- Ability to write clear and concise evaluation reports, progress notes, and other necessary documentation.
- Participates with and accepts clinical and administrative supervision.
Licenses and Certifications:
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Driver's License.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audio logical appliances and devices to increase mobility.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a normal office environment but may also be performed in some community settings.
This position is benefited and is in the AFSCME bargaining unit. Ottawa County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the Benefits Summary for more information.
The current wage scale can be viewed here.
Part-time benefitted positions will receive prorated benefits.
Employer Ottawa County
Address 12220 Fillmore Street
West Olive, Michigan, 49460
Phone 616-738-4800
Website http://www.miottawa.org