Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Center Based

Verbal Beginnings

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
  • Experience supervising ABA implementation by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
  • State licensure or active pursuit of licensure required.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, outcomes-based care.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct skills and behavior assessments to understand clients.
  • Develop treatment plans with evidence-based interventions.
  • Train and supervise a small team of RBTs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and the quality assurance team.
  • Coordinate with and train caregivers for client involvement.

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with low out-of-pocket costs.
  • Generous Time Off structure with 27 paid days off annually.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Professional development stipends.
  • Supervision Incentive for BACB supervision (up to $8K annually).
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program support.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Sign-on and/or relocation bonus for qualified candidates.
Full Job Description
Overview

Compensation & Earning Potential

Our Center-Based BCBAs receive a competitive base salary of $90,000-$110,000, based on experience and level, with the opportunity to earn substantial quarterly bonuses to earn up to an additional $40,000 annually through our quarterly bonus program.

What that can look like:
  • 25 billables/week: $90,000-$110,000 (base salary)
  • 27 billables/week: $100,000-$120,000
  • 30 billables/week: $113,000-$133,000
  • 32 billables/week: $122,000-$142,000
  • 34 billables/week: Up to $130,000-$150,000

What to expect:
  • Guaranteed base salary
  • Quarterly bonuses tied to average billable hours across the quarter
  • Admin and support staff in place to help you achieve your goals without added burnout
  • Consistent, center-based scheduling for predictability and work-life balance

Estimated total compensation is based on average weekly billable hours and may vary based on performance and schedule.

Benefits
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with low out-of-pocket costs
  • Generous Time Off structure (27 paid days off annually)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional Development stipends
  • Supervision Incentive - additional incentive earnings for BACB supervision of BCBA trainees (up to $8K annually)
  • Short-term/long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k)
  • Sign-on and/or relocation bonus for qualified candidates

Schedule & Caseload
  • Schedule: Center hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. No nights, no weekends!
  • Caseload: Small caseloads of 6 kiddos (max caseload of 7 kiddos for our more experienced BCBAs).

Responsibilities

As a Center-based BCBA, you will:
  • Conduct skills and behavior assessments to deeply understand your clients
  • Develop comprehensive treatment plans and plan evidence-based interventions
  • Train, supervise, and support a small team of RBTs dedicated to your clients
  • Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and the quality assurance team to achieve optimal client outcomes
  • Coordinate with and train caregivers to empower them as partners in their child's progress

Qualifications

About You:
  • You need to have a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
  • You need to be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience supervising the implementation of ABA-based treatment programs by RBTs.
  • You need to be licensed in the state you are applying to or actively pursuing licensure at the time of hire.
  • You need to be dedicated to providing high-quality, outcomes-based care to our clients and their families.


Physical Demands

The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.
  • Movements in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior
  • Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective carries or environmental arrangements are deemed necessary
  • Ability to pursue a bolting student, including but not limited to: running, moving quickly from side to side
  • Successful completion of Safety Care training and Re-Certifications
    • Including but not limited to: pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, and carrying children


Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

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