BCBA
Listed compensation
$85k-$90k
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Job Description
- BCBA
- Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
- Department: BCBA/BCaBA
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Sunset Hills Center
- Reporting To: Nichole Antonie
- Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 / year
Description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Location: St. Louis - Sunset Hills Center
3555 Sunset Office Drive Suite #101 St. Louis, MO 63127
Competitive Pay + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Why Join Autism Learning Collaborative?
At ALC, your expertise is valued and your career growth is supported. We’re a mission-driven team making a real impact in the lives of children and families—while also helping you thrive.
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct assessments & create individualized treatment plans
- Provide caregiver training & family support
- Supervise and mentor RBTs/BTs
- Analyze behavioral data to guide interventions
- Collaborate with a supportive clinical team
What You Bring
- Active BCBA certification & state licensure
- Master’s in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Pay & Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Competitive salary + 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Up to 4 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays
- $1,500 annual CEU allowance + CR Institute access
- Weekly 1:1 coaching with Clinic Director
- Low caseloads for better work-life balance
- Relocation assistance available
- No non-compete agreements
Equal Opportunity Employer
Autism Learning Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide caregiver training and family support. They are also responsible for supervising RBTs/BTs and analyzing behavioral data to guide clinical interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification and state licensure. A Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA at Apara Autism Centers a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,558 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Apara Autism Centers ranks #7 of 12 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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$100k-$125kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
Living in St. Louis
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $258k≈ 3.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,334/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.1
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.