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Early Autism Services
Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$96k

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Job Description

Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) ready to learn and grow with a company that is committed to high quality services that prioritizes child-centered, compassionate care?

Early Autism Services (EAS) is currently seeking a BCBA to fill a full-time role to 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 $96k annually (with bonuses)
  • Two flex admin days per month
  • Monthly utilization bonuses up to $11,000 annually
  • Low weekly billable requirements (25 hours per week)
  • Manageable caseload size (8-12 clients)
  • 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

BCBA Requirements

  • A BCBA certificate & license (if required in the state of practice)

BCBA Required Experience

  • Working with children with autism: 1 year
  • Applied Behavior Analysis: 1 year
  • Prior BCBA experience

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 BCBA will provide proactive, personalized ABA therapy for children in both center and home-based settings. They are responsible for managing a caseload of 8-12 clients while promoting high-quality, data-driven treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BCBA certificate and a Master's level degree. At least one year of experience working with children with autism and in Applied Behavior Analysis is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Autism spectrum disorder supportClinical supervisionCase managementBehavioral assessmentTreatment planning

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 28% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks49 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
78%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
24% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,462 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Vestavia Hills

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$461k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,879/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) with 4% match
Company Paid Life Insurance
15 PTO Days
6 Paid Holidays
$350 Annual CEU Stipend