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McCulloh Therapeutic Solutions
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$93k

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Job Description

$2,000 Sign On Bonus Opportunity Available!!

About Us

MTS Kids, part of the Cicero Therapies Family of Practices, is currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team in Spartanburg and Greenville, SC. We are dedicated to supporting children and their families in reaching goals and building skills and behaviors in the most meaningful and motivating ways.

Comprehensive Care

At Cicero Therapies, we provide comprehensive pediatric care through a collaborative team of Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech Therapists (ST), Physical Therapists (PT), Mental Health (MH) professionals, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures holistic care, allowing children to communicate, engage, and play.

Expert Partnerships

We are proud to partner with renowned experts in the field. We collaborate closely with Dr. Greg Hanley to ensure our practices are informed by the latest research and best practices in ABA therapy.

Career Pathways

We offer clear career paths for BCBAs in clinical, administrative, and research roles. Whether you aspire to advance clinically, take on leadership responsibilities, or contribute to cutting-edge research, MTS Kids provides the support and opportunities to grow professionally.

Administrative Support

Our dedicated administrative staff handles all scheduling, referrals, and authorizations, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care to your clients. We also ensure ethical caseload requirements for our BCBAs and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).

Position Responsibilities

Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments (e. g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, ABAS-3, caregiver interviews, behavior observations) with support from RBTs.

  • Provide direct treatment as needed.
  • Provide frequent supervision and direction to supervisees.
  • Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments, individual treatment plans, and weekly progress updates.
  • Participate in our mentorship network as either a mentee or mentor.
  • Provide education and training for caregivers.
  • Collaborate with other therapists (OT, PT, SLP, MH)
  • Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain documentation and collect and monitor data.
  • Maintain an ABA caseload in our Spartanburg center.
  • Work with practicum students.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications

Board Certification (candidates who have completed graduate coursework and fieldwork supervision requirements are encouraged to apply)

Master’s Degree

  • Experience working with neurodivergent populations (e. g., Autism Spectrum Disorder) or those with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral support needs
  • Supervisory experience with RBTs/technicians is preferred.
  • Strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress.
  • Effective and professional communication skills for education and training of caregivers and supervisees.

Interviews at MTS Kids

Our interview process is designed to ensure that you feel confident about joining our team. The first step is a video chat with a member of our recruiting team, where you can learn more about the BCBA role and career opportunities at MTS Kids.

From there, we invite candidates to an in-person interview to meet members of our clinical team and observe a therapy session. By the end of the process, you will have a clear understanding of who we are and how our BCBAs contribute to children's progress.

  • We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
  • Sincerely,
  • The MTS KidsTeam

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

  • Spartanburg, SC 29301 (Required)
  • Work Location: In person

Requirements

A Masters or Doctorate degree in ABA or other qualifying degree in accordance with the BACB while maintaining an active national BCBA Certificate is required as is a minimum of 2 or more years experience working with children with autism.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct supervision to RBTs. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide training to caregivers to support client progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCaregiver trainingMultidisciplinary collaborationData collection

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 53% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$93kApplied Behavior Analysis median $96k (middle half $83k–$113k)44 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in South Carolina35 active2,568 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% remote · 53% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$2k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 48% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,259 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+115%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$100k
7
$100k-115k
15
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Loan repayment
44%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

$2,000 sign-on bonus
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account

Living in Spartanburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,374/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Spartanburg, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.