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First Children Services
Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey

2639-Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$86k

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Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Full time/Exempt (School-Based), Part Time/Non-Exempt (PT job description attached)
  • Location: Mount Laurel, NJ and surrounding areas
  • Compensation Range: $80,000-$86,000/annually (base)

**BONUS ELIGIBLE

Our robust, performance-based bonus program may significantly increase total compensation and is designed to reward clinical excellence and productivity.

Final compensation is determined based on multiple factors, including the number of billable hours the clinician maintains, years of relevant experience, certification status, demonstrated clinical competencies, and geographic location.

Note: This position is posted as full-time. Compensation will be adjusted accordingly if a part-time schedule is requested and approved.

Position Summary

The BCBA conducts functional behavioral assessments and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results. The BCBA designs and supervises behavioral analytic interventions. The BCBA is able to effectively develop and implement appropriate assessment and interventions methods for use across multiple environments and for a range of cases. The BCBA seeks the consultation of more experienced practitioners where necessary. The BCBA teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis. BCBAs supervise the work of the ABA therapists on their teams.

Job Responsibilities

* Coordinate with all instructional treatment team

* Provide consultation within the schools in conjunction with administrators, child study team members, teachers and other school personnel

* Participate in family meetings and conduct parent trainings

* Provide interactive therapeutic solutions to extinguish or minimize maladaptive behaviors

* Conduct behavior analysis to develop a functional, individualized behavioral program

* Provide direct training and supervision to clinical support team

* Manage client data

Team

This role will be part of the clinical team, reporting to NJ State and Regional Directors.

Basic Qualifications

* Master's degree in psychology, special education, or related field

* Active BCBA Certification

* LBA Licensure (NJ)

* Strong interpersonal and documentation skills

* 2+ years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum

* Conduct functional Behavioral Assessments

* Create programs and Behavior Intervention plans.

* Complete skill assessments: ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP and AFLS

* Provide parent training.

* Practical support and leadership skills

Benefits

Our benefit package for full-time associates includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, and employee referral bonus plan. Part‑time employees receive a more limited benefits offering consistent with their eligibility as outlined by company policies.

Who we are

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA conducts functional behavioral assessments and designs, supervises, and implements behavior analytic interventions across multiple environments. They also coordinate with instructional teams, provide consultation to school personnel, and manage clinical data.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field and possess an active BCBA certification and NJ LBA licensure. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data managementClinical documentationInterpersonal skillsInstructional treatment coordination

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 22% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About First Children Services

Consumer Services
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance
Short & long-term disability
EAP and discount plans
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Paid holidays