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Ablelight
Saint Charles, Missouri

Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessment measures (e. g., Practical Functional Assessment (PFA), Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale, Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS), Essential Eight Quick Assessment, etc.) and/or other functional assessment measures as assigned or indicated. Develops individualized goals and objectives for home, community, and center-based programs as indicated by the needs of the people we support. Designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data. Is a role-model for a highly engaging and functioning behavioral team.

  • Essential Duties: Description
  • People We Serve 50%
  • Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
  • Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as stated in AbleLight’s Good Documentation Policy and/or as requested by Director of Behavioral Services.
  • Fulfills clinically recommended service hours requested on client treatment plans. · Develops/writes comprehensive reports documenting behavioral recommendations for guardians, caregivers and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner as requested by assigned BCBA and/or Director of Behavioral Services.
  • Maintain availability to respond to the needs of the persons we serve, providing consultation and on-site assistance to behavior crisis situations
  • Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Meets regularly with assigned BCBA and Director of Behavioral Services. Immediately notifies on issues impacting people we serve regarding their progress and satisfaction.

Training and Development 30%

  • Teaches management staff and DSPs on the proper implementation of reinforcement, initiative-taking and preventative behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
  • Conducts regular caregiver and/or guardian training and consultation.

Leadership 10%

  • As a role model for behavior technicians, RBTs, and practicum students, aligns the passion and talents of others to serve the people we support by actively developing others, empowering teams, promoting collaboration, removing barriers, and showing recognition and appreciation all to attract and retain top talent
  • Receives and applies constructive feedback and is independent with communicating when additional support is needed.

Professional Development 10%

  • Participates in professional meetings or conferences as required by the director of behavioral services and as required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or by state rules and regulations to maintain certification, licensure and/or status as a provider.
  • Maintain any required training to include any necessary crisis management procedures in the behavior plans as needed.

The above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities for Success in the Role:

  • Strong knowledge and deep understanding of the science of behavior analysis and behavior analytic therapies.
  • Ability to work effectively and influence the work of project resources with multi-disciplinary teams for whom you do not have direct supervisory responsibility and resolve issues promptly and professionally
  • Ability to develop and deliver training to leadership and project team members.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, as well as in a team environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and industry standard productivity applications and project management software
  • Effective communication (written/oral), presentation skills, and professional presence.
  • A willingness to learn and grow in a flexible environment.

Our Values – The "Way" We Work

  • Mission First We exist to serve the developmental disabilities community.
  • Excellence Always We strive for excellence in all we do.
  • Team Together We are ONE team, all together, for our mission.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
  • Enrolled in or completed a MA/MS program in Human Services or related field
  • Supervised hours and approval from an existing BCBA.
  • Ability to submit samples of clinical work (to demonstrate competence) to the state for approval.

Experience

  • 1 years’ knowledge of functional behavior assessment design, behavior support plans design, program/goal development, behavior reduction and skills acquisition procedures and staff training. 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with lifelong disabilities.
  • Preferred 1 year experience mentoring highly engaged and effective teams.
  • 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with lifelong disabilities.

License or Certs

  • Current Provisional Licensure or able to obtain and maintain Provisional Licensure as a BCBA in the state of Missouri.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to sit and or stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to use the keyboard and computer for a minimum of seven hours per day.
  • Ability to work irregular hours as needed
  • Local and overnight travel, up to 25% of time.

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Key Responsibilities

The Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst administers and supervises comprehensive behavioral assessments and designs individualized behavior support plans. They also provide training to staff and caregivers while acting as a role model for the behavioral team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a human services field and be enrolled in or have completed a master's program. Additionally, they require at least two years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities and must hold or be eligible for a provisional BCBA license in Missouri.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical documentationTeam leadershipMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst at Ablelight a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,494 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 46 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 59% are remote, 48% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $95k (middle half $80k–$98k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Missouri50 active2,487 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 59% remote · 48% no call · 78% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,261 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+116%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ablelight

Hospitals and Health Care
Watertown, Wisconsin
1,001-5,000 employees

Living in St. Charles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,485/mo
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.