Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Clinical & Program Development
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Clinical & Program Development
Location: Georgia
About the Role
This is more than a traditional BCBA position.
As one of the first BCBAs supporting the growth of our Georgia Autism Services program, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape and build services from the ground up. Rather than stepping into an established program with pre-set processes and expectations, you'll work directly alongside other BCBAs within clinical and organizational leadership to develop a high-quality ABA program that reflects clinical excellence, innovation, and family-centered care that highlights client autonomy and assent.
We are looking for a BCBA who is excited to be a partner in growth, contribute ideas, develop community relationships, and help establish a meaningful presence in the communities we serve.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct behavioral assessments, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), utilizing direct and indirect assessment methods.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
Provide clinical oversight and supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Behavior Technicians (BTs).
Deliver caregiver training.
Review behavioral data and adjust interventions to maximize client progress.
Conduct treatment plan reviews, reassessments, and progress evaluations.
Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, and other community stakeholders.
Maintain documentation in accordance with company policies, payer requirements, and professional standards.
Ensure compliance with BACB ethical and supervisory requirements.
Meet established clinical productivity expectations.
Program Development & Startup Responsibilities
During the credentialing and startup phase, and as needed thereafter, the BCBA will:
Assist in establishing and growing ABA services within the assigned Georgia market.
Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources including physicians, schools, therapists, community agencies, and advocacy organizations.
Represent Clarvida at community events, resource fairs, networking opportunities, and professional meetings.
Educate referral partners, families, and community stakeholders regarding available autism and ABA services.
Assist with intake coordination activities and support prospective families through the admissions process.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for BTs, RBTs, and future BCBAs.
Assist in identifying service gaps and opportunities for program growth within the community.
Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to establish local workflows and processes.
Support scheduling and staffing coordination to ensure service readiness.
Maintain referral tracking and community outreach activities.
Assist with authorization tracking, service initiation processes, and program readiness activities as needed.
Serve as a local ambassador for Clarvida's Autism Services program.
Required Clinical Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a BACB-approved field
- Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
- Active Behavior Analyst license (or application submission of license)
- Completion of 8-hour BACB Supervisor Training course or willingness to obtain
- Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
- Up to 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance
- Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company cellphone
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct behavioral assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide clinical oversight for RBTs and BTs. Additionally, they will lead program development efforts by building community relationships and managing local service operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a BACB-approved field and possess an active BCBA certification. A valid Behavior Analyst license and completion of the 8-hour BACB supervisor training are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Clinical & Program Development at Clarvida - Georgia a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,004 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Georgia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (100 salary observations; 123 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,176 salary observations; 4,203 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; 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, 22% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,004 active roles in this specialty
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