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Autism & Behavioral Spectrum
Saint Peters, Missouri · Hybrid

Pediatric Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$100k

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Job Description

You became a BCBA to make a difference in children’s lives. We’ve built a career experience that gives you the time, support, and flexibility to focus on clinical care while growing professionally and financially.

Your next chapter starts here.

What We’re Offering

Your Role Is BCBA: Focus on clinical care, with no RBT shifts, lunch coverage, floater duties, or recruiting responsibilities.

Up to 6 Weeks Paid Time Off: Enjoy 12 paid holidays, 4 paid personal days, and the potential to earn 15 PTO days, providing over six weeks of combined paid time off.

Up to $100,000 Base Salary: Plus quarterly performance bonus opportunities. Based on your experince and skills as a BCBA.

  • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for eligible locations
  • Four Days Onsite with Hybrid Flexibility: Combine time with your clinic team with opportunities to complete appropriate responsibilities remotely.
  • 25 Weekly Billable Hours: A manageable expectation that supports quality clinical care and work-life balance.
  • Only 4–6 Children Per BCBA: Small caseloads that allow meaningful face-to-face time and individualized care.
  • No Driving Between Locations: Work at one clinic without traveling between homes, schools, or multiple clinics during your workday.
  • No Making Up Hours: You won’t be expected to make up hours missed because of client cancellations.
  • Predictable Hours: Weekday clinic schedules with evenings and weekends off.

The AB Spectrum Difference

The Best Autism Clinic Enviroments: Work with children in thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments inspired by our ReggioABA™ approach.

Clinical and Income Growth: Advance your expertise and earning potential while staying a practicing clinician. Grow your career without taking on management or leadership responsibilities.

Mentorship Opportunities: Receive guidance from experienced BCBAs and clinical leaders to strengthen your skills and support your professional goals.

CEU Support Opportunities: Continue learning through eligible CEU support and professional development opportunities.

  • Clinical Collaboration: Work alongside experienced BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, and clinical leaders.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-contributed health insurance and 401(k) eligibility after one year.
  • Additional Rewards: Employee referral incentives and other eligible benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop and oversee individualized, therapy treatment plans.
  • Conduct assessments and monitor children’s progress.
  • Supervise, coach, and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians.
  • Spend meaningful face-to-face time with children.
  • Collaborate with caregivers, speech therapists, and clinical leadership.
  • Maintain high standards of clinical quality and ethical care.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active BCBA certification through the BACB.
  • Missouri licensure or eligibility to obtain required licensure.
  • Master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Passion for early intervention and helping children with autism thrive.

Grow your career. Enjoy more time with your family.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and oversee individualized therapy treatment plans while conducting assessments and monitoring child progress. Supervise, coach, and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians while collaborating with caregivers and clinical leadership.

Requirements

Requires active BCBA certification through the BACB and a Master's degree in ABA or a related field. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Missouri licensure and possess strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior AnalysisTreatment PlanningAssessmentSupervisionCoachingMentoringAutism Spectrum Disorder Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Autism & Behavioral Spectrum a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 42 active Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Pediatrics Career Context

In Missouri, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (26 salary observations; 77 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (1,601 salary observations; 6,654 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (behavior analysis)ranked against 42 Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$100kPediatrics median $92k (middle half $87k–$98k)226 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Missouri vs national$83k median in Missouri$91k nationally (−9%)26 state / 1,601 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Missouri42 active2,893 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 78% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (42 Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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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 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 42 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Autism & Behavioral Spectrum

Individual and Family Services
Chesterfield, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 6 weeks PTO (12 holidays, 4 personal days, 15 PTO days)
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
Quarterly performance bonus
Employer-contributed health insurance
401(k) after one year
CEU support
Mentorship opportunities
No driving between locations