Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA
Listed compensation
$65k-$95k
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Scranton, PA 18503Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $94,560.00 Salary/yearTo provide clinical direction of services to a child, youth or young adult, develop and revise the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), oversight of the implementation of the ITP and consultation with a child’s, youth’s or young adult’s treatment team regarding the ITP.
For BA position – requires application of ABA based assessments and interventions and the development of behavior plans which include teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABA’s and other relevant stakeholders.
Responsible to provide clinical treatment as indicated in the child, youth or young adult’s ITP across assigned caseload for hours indicated monthly.
Responsible for utilizing applicable evidence based assessment and treatment protocols and intervention to address presenting problems across targeted goals and objectives.
Responsible for identifying resources and clinical problems that require other professionals and or service entities and collaborating with ABA Clinical Director to assist the client with access.
Responsible for providing clinical support and guidance to treatment members which includes training on specific concepts and interventions in order to transfer skill. Responsible to maintain consistent and effective communication across team members and document communication.
Responsible for independent management of time, schedule and coordination of team members when necessary.
Responsible for timely and accurate completion of encounter forms and clinical documentation in the Electronic Health System to confirm the completion of scheduled appointments within the stated time frames of the Department.
Responsible for maintaining client records in accordance with good clinical practice, scheduling, and sharing periodic treatment conferences for each child to the treatment team.
Responsible for completing and generating client assessments and treatment plan reports that are in the agency format written with clinical efficacy and accuracy. Responsible to be the coordinating person for each child’s treatment plan including ensuring regular updates and the quality of each report.
Responsible for maintaining competency within scope of practice via continuing education and supervision as scheduled by the ABA Clinical Director.
Qualifications Be a Licensed Psychologist, Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Behavior Specialist (LBS) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CNRP) AND have a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis Other: Current FBI Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Check, Valid Driver’s License. Other: Must be able to pass a Pre-employment Physical and Drug Test.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA provides clinical direction for individualized treatment plans and oversees the implementation of ABA-based interventions for children and young adults. They are responsible for managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and providing clinical guidance to the treatment team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and possess a license as a Psychologist, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LBS, or CNRP. Additionally, applicants must pass background checks, including FBI and child abuse clearances, and a pre-employment physical and drug test.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (89 salary observations; 242 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,967 salary observations; 5,477 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 Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k–$95k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $88k (middle half $83k–$90k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $91k median in Pennsylvania | $92k nationally (−1%)89 state / 1,967 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania | 127 active | 2,635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 34% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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