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Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Lead BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$95k

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Job Description

Early Autism Services (EAS) is currently seeking a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to fill a full-time role to oversee and expand our center and home-based services in Vestavia Hills, AL. EAS is a founder-owned company, providing proactive, personalized ABA therapy for children nationwide.

Our core values are to provide high caliber services through data-driven treatment, supporting each child's potential, promoting teamwork and respect for all individuals. At EAS we pride ourselves in low RBT turnover, competitive compensation, and a strong RBT tenure.

If you are a BCBA with the same beliefs, we welcome you to apply now and join our amazing team!

Benefits

  • Compensation up to 95k annually
  • Monthly bonus eligibility; Up to 11k annually
  • Low billable requirements (20 hours per week)
  • Manageable caseload size (6-8 clients)
  • Two flex admin days per month
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Professional autonomy with support from your clinical directors when needed
  • Free access to extensive continuing education library
  • Client reinforcers provided
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 15 PTO Days
  • 6 paid holidays
  • $350 annual CEU stipend
  • Significant opportunities for career growth
  • University Partnership Discounts Available

Lead BCBA Requirements

  • A BCBA certificate & license (if required in the state of practice)

Lead BCBA Required Experience

  • Working with children with autism: 2 years
  • Applied Behavior Analysis: 2 years
  • Prior BCBA experience

Lead BCBA Required Education

  • Master's level degree

AAP/EEO Statement

Early Autism Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead BCBA will oversee and expand center and home-based ABA therapy services in Vestavia Hills, AL. They are responsible for managing a caseload of 6-8 clients while providing high-caliber, data-driven clinical treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a current BCBA certification. At least 2 years of experience working with children with autism and prior BCBA experience are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Autism spectrum disorder supportClinical supervisionCase managementTeam leadershipBehavioral therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 28% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$95kApplied Behavior Analysis median $91k (middle half $85k–$99k)202 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Alabama7 active2,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% remote · 28% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
40% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,585 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation up to $95k annually
Monthly bonus eligibility up to $11k annually
Low billable requirements (20 hours per week)
Manageable caseload size (6-8 clients)
Two flex admin days per month
Relocation assistance available
Professional autonomy with support from clinical directors
Free access to extensive continuing education library

Living in Vestavia Hills

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,953/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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