Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$60-$70/hr
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Job Description
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Company: Northern Lights, a Finni Health company
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: In-person – Dalton, GA
- Pay: $60 - $70 per hour
Are you passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential and ready to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join our growing team!
What You’ll Do
- As a BCBA or BCaBA on our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting assessments and diagnostic evaluations for children with autism and developmental disabilities
- Developing and implementing individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans
- Providing one-on-one therapy and family support
- Supervising and mentoring BTs/RBTs to ensure consistent, high-quality care
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create well-rounded care solutions
- Maintaining accurate and confidential documentation (HIPAA-compliant)
- Staying informed on current research and best practices in behavioral health
What You Bring
- We’re looking for team members who are not only qualified but genuinely care.
- BCBA or BCaBA Certification
- Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
- Experience working with children and individuals with autism or developmental disabilities
- Strong clinical and interpersonal communication skills
- Empathy, patience, and a commitment to client-centered care
- Reliable transportation
- Active CPR Certification (we'll help you get certified if needed)
- Ability to pass a background check (required by funding sources)
Willingness and physical ability to work directly with children (lift up to 50 lbs, kneel, sit on the floor, etc.)
Why Join Us?
We know that when our team members thrive, our clients do too. Here’s how we support your growth and well-being:
- Competitive Pay: $60 - $70/hr, depending on experience
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
- Career Growth: Performance-based raises, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
- Ongoing Training: Access to CEUs and fieldwork supervision
- Supportive Leadership: We prioritize clinician well-being and value-driven, ethical care
- Apply Now!
Ready to bring your clinical skills, creativity, and compassion to a team that values your growth? We’d love to meet you!
Submit your application and let’s talk about how you can be part of something meaningful.
To protect our clients and their families, this position requires a background check. Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, with a final confirmation to start pending the satisfactory results of the screening.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized behavior intervention plans for children with developmental disabilities. They are also responsible for supervising RBTs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BCBA or BCaBA certification and a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field. The role requires experience working with children with autism, strong clinical communication skills, and the physical ability to perform direct therapy tasks.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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