Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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Listed compensation

$60k-$75k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Location: Milton, PA (Home Base) with travel throughout Union, Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia Counties
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, Field-Based
  • Compensation: $60,00 - $75,00 annually based on experience
  • Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

About DTAC

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is a leading behavioral healthcare organization providing residential, community-based, outpatient, autism, and behavioral health services across Pennsylvania.

Our mission is to help children, adolescents, and families heal from trauma, build resilience, and achieve lasting success through compassionate, evidence-based care.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing IBHS ABA Program serving children and families throughout Central Pennsylvania.

This is an opportunity to work under new leadership while helping shape and grow a community-based ABA program focused on delivering high-quality, individualized behavioral health services.

Position Summary

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for the clinical oversight and delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children and adolescents with behavioral, developmental, and related needs.

This position develops and oversees individualized treatment plans, conducts behavioral assessments, provides supervision to assigned BHTs, monitors treatment effectiveness, and collaborates closely with families, schools, caregivers, and treatment team members.

This is a mobile, field-based position with Milton serving as the primary home base. The BCBA will provide services throughout Union, Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia Counties.

Caseloads are based on authorized service hours, with an average caseload of approximately 10-13 clients, and include responsibility for clinical supervision of assigned BHTs.

Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning

  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), skills assessments, and other clinically appropriate evaluations.
  • Develop, implement, and regularly evaluate individualized ABA treatment plans.
  • Develop measurable goals addressing communication, socialization, adaptive functioning, independence, skill acquisition, and behavior reduction.
  • Analyze clinical data and make data-driven treatment decisions.
  • Modify treatment procedures and interventions based on client progress and clinical needs.
  • Monitor treatment effectiveness and recommend adjustments to services when appropriate.

Ensure treatment recommendations are clinically appropriate, medically necessary, and supported by available data.

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

Provide ongoing clinical supervision and direction to BHTs, RBTs, and other assigned team members.

Train staff and caregivers on treatment procedures, behavior strategies, data collection methods, and client-specific protocols.

Provide guidance regarding challenging clinical situations and support staff in implementing treatment plans safely and effectively.

Ensure supervision requirements are completed in accordance with BACB standards, Pennsylvania regulations, payer requirements, and company policies.

Support the professional development of supervisees and direct-care staff.

Documentation & Compliance

Prepare and maintain treatment plans, progress reports, reassessments, and other required clinical documentation.

Participate in treatment planning meetings and collaborate with families, caregivers, schools, and other providers.

Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements.

Support compliance with IBHS, ABA, BACB, and payer standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree required.
  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
  • Active Pennsylvania Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) credential required.
  • Experience providing ABA services to children and adolescents preferred.
  • Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing treatment plans preferred.
  • Experience supervising BHTs, RBTs, or other behavioral health professionals preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based interventions.
  • Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas as needed.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary treatment teams.
  • Commitment to ethical, evidence-based clinical practice.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with clients, families, caregivers, and community partners.

What We Offer

  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive and Collaborative Clinical Environment

Opportunity to make a direct impact on children, families, and communities throughout Central Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA is responsible for the clinical oversight and delivery of ABA services, including conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. They also provide supervision to BHTs and collaborate with families, schools, and caregivers to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree, an active BCBA certification, and a Pennsylvania Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) credential. Experience in providing ABA services to children and adolescents and supervising behavioral health professionals is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data analysisStaff trainingCase managementRegulatory complianceMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 18% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Williamsport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$1,028/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.3
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Williamsport, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers

Mental Health Care
Milton, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Professional Development Opportunities