Lead BCBA
Listed compensation
$90k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$95k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $91k (middle half $85k–$99k)202 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$104k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Alabama | 7 active | 2,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 28% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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