Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA - IBHS Delaware County

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Listed compensation

$85 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA in Delaware County, PA!

$5,000 - BCBA sign on bonus:

Eligible to BCBA *hired for a minimum of 25 billable hours.

Bonus of $2,500: 1st installment is after the first billable service. Second installment of $2,500 issued 90 days after hire.

Rate

$85 per hour (independent contractor) - Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA - must have active BSL

Summary

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA will participate in the intake process, case management, selection, orientation, training, and clinical supervision of program staff. Additionally, guide and assist individuals in gaining access to services, monitor service delivery, evaluate outcomes and the continued need for services.

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA will support families throughout Delaware County, PA
  • May work school, after-school or early evening hours depending on program needs
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide assessment, program design, monitoring and supervision.
  • Facilitate services to meet the individualized needs of clients by working in a cross-collaborative effort with multiple service entities.
  • Act as clinical leader and develop a treatment plan at ITMs.

Will provide direct supervision to staff, monitor staff performance, provide direct clinical feedback and determine staff development needs.

Monitor and revise plans and packets to ensure compliance with, but not limited to State, Federal, and local regulations.

  • Review clinical notes to monitor the on-going progress of clients.
  • Conduct service intakes for clients to gain a clinical understanding of their educational, behavioral, and medical needs to assist in identifying the appropriate staff and eligibility for services.
  • Coordinate resources to enhance the well-being of the child and overall family functioning.
  • Assist in problem solving when conflicts arise over behavioral paradigms in other involved systems.
  • Troubleshoot with the team when behavior interventions are seen as ineffective for the child or family.
  • Develop a 24-hour crisis plan.

Monitor billing system for accuracy to ensure payment from school districts, Medicaid, and/or private insurers for services provided to clients.

Collaborate with the mobile therapist and/or behavior health technicians to monitor implementation and effectiveness of treatment plans.

Travel to and from clients’ locations (i. e., home, school, community settings) to perform duties.

Education / Experience

  • Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - active
  • Demonstrated work experience with children with ASD
  • Supervisory experience - preferred

Credentials

  • (Clearances current within 12 months)
  • PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
  • PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
  • PA Department of Human Services FBI – Use code 1KG738
  • TB Screening (current within 3 months)
  • Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
  • BCBA certification

PA Behavior Specialist License

*Bonus will be issued if the BCBA commits to 25 billable hours, if that is not achieved in 90 days, the second installment will not be provided.

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA position is an independent contractor / 1099 position. No benefits are associated with this role.

About Ccres

CCRES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit industry leader providing educational and behavioral health HR/staffing services within Southeastern PA. We work in partnership with the Home & Community Services (H&CS) -- Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) -- program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to individuals with special needs.

Mission Statement

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

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For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: apply.workable.com

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Posted 9/15/26, TY)

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct assessments, design treatment plans, and provide clinical supervision to staff to ensure effective service delivery. They will also manage case intakes, monitor compliance with regulations, and collaborate with families and service entities to support client needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field and possess an active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Additionally, a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License and relevant child abuse and criminal clearances are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningBehavioral AssessmentCrisis PlanningCompliance MonitoringData AnalysisInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentation ReviewService IntakeBehavioral InterventionClinical Leadership

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (66 salary observations; 256 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,641 salary observations; 6,193 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 44 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% are remote, 50% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$93k nationally (−2%)66 state / 1,641 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$181k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania136 active2,582 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 39% remote · 50% no call · 77% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onPennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,282 in the last 30 days576 the 30 days before (+123%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,517 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services

Staffing and Recruiting
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus
Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
Independent contractor / 1099 position

Living in Media

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$542k
Typical market rent
$2,431/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.