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Pillar Care Continuum
East Hanover, New Jersey

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Listed compensation

$95k-$100k

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst/ BCBA

Location: Livingston, NJ

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $95,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

About Pillar Care Continuum

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community.

Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations.

Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

About the Opportunity

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides clinical oversight, behavioral assessment, and staff training within our Pillar Care Continuum Elementary and High School. The BCBA will design and monitor individualized behavior support plans, provide consultation to the Behavior Specialists, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote skill development, independence, and quality of life for individuals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized behavior support plans (BSPs).
  • Provide ongoing monitoring and data-driven adjustments to BSPs and skill acquisition programs.
  • Train, coach, and support residential staff in the implementation of behavior support strategies and positive behavioral interventions.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, families, and external providers to ensure consistent support across settings.
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations, Medicaid waiver requirements, and organizational policies regarding behavior support services.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, and treatment updates.
  • Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and staff trainings as needed.
  • Uphold ethical standards and practices as defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and organizational values.

Qualifications

  • Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required.
  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
  • Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community-based settings strongly preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to train and coach staff with varied experience levels.
  • Knowledge of positive behavioral supports, trauma-informed care, and person-centered planning.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining strong documentation and accountability practices.

Compensation

$ 95,000 to 100,000 annually

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work

experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,

complexity and external market and internal market value when

determining salary level.

Benefits

Competitive Insurance Benefits

(Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance)

Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account

Paid Holidays; Generous PTO

401K with Employer Matching

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Pillar Care Continuum holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 6 active listings.

In New Jersey, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (79 salary observations; 266 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,591 salary observations; 5,623 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$95k–$100kApplied Behavior Analysis median $98k (middle half $90k–$103k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New Jersey vs national$94k median in New Jersey$92k nationally (+2%)79 state / 1,591 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in New Jersey135 active2,631 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 24% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment153 active listings, Oct 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Pillar Care Continuumsilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index6 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
49%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,595 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Pillar Care Continuum

Non-profit Organizations
East Hanover, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance)
Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
Paid Holidays
Generous PTO
401K with Employer Matching

Living in East Hanover Township

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$791k≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,363/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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