Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$60k-$75k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (84 salary observations; 231 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,846 salary observations; 5,704 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 53% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$75k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $83k–$90k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $90k median in Pennsylvania | $92k nationally (−2%)84 state / 1,846 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania | 128 active | 2,493 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 55% remote · 53% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,201 in the last 30 days | 567 the 30 days before (+112%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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