Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBA Above average in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $60/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is looking for a passionate and committed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to become part of our growing team. This is a full-time opportunity with compensation ranging from $60 to $80 per hour.

We offer flexible scheduling and cultivate a workplace that genuinely respects work-life balance. Our mission is to create meaningful, lasting impact for children with autism and their families by promoting compassion, teamwork, and highly individualized ABA programming.

At Ad Astra, we equip our team with the resources necessary for success, including a company-provided laptop and cell phone. We reimburse mileage and compensate for travel time, and we prioritize professional development through CEU access and continuous in-house training opportunities. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage. This role involves local travel to oversee client services and maintain high standards of treatment integrity.

In this position, the BCBA will develop and supervise individualized behavior support plans, mentor and guide behavior technicians, complete assessments, and collaborate closely with families and interdisciplinary professionals to promote meaningful client outcomes.

Responsibilities also include facilitating staff trainings, evaluating team performance, and helping strengthen a collaborative and positive work environment. Attendance at IEP and IFSP meetings may be required to support client advocacy and coordination of services.

We are dedicated to advancing quality and innovation in applied behavior analysis while consistently prioritizing the health, growth, and well-being of both our clients and our team members.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree and current BCBA certification (required)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally
  • Spanish speaking is valued but not required
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and transition between floor-level and standing positions throughout the workday.

Actively participate in developmentally appropriate client activities, including floor-based activities, movement-based activities, transitions, and safety monitoring.

Safely navigate assigned work environments, including homes, clinics, schools, community settings, and remote/telehealth settings, as applicable.

  • Occasionally, lift, carry, push, pull, or move therapy materials and equipment, typically up to 50 pounds.
  • Sit for extended periods while providing telehealth services or completing computer-based work as needed.

Use hands and fingers to operate computers, keyboards, mobile devices, and other equipment requiring fine motor coordination.

Maintain visual and auditory awareness to observe client behavior, monitor safety, and communicate effectively in both in-person and virtual settings.

  • Read, understand, retain, and apply written and verbal information.
  • Maintain attention, concentration, situational awareness, and sound judgment in dynamic environments.
  • Collect, record, and submit accurate client data and session documentation.
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
  • Maintain professionalism and emotional resilience when addressing sensitive client or employee matters, complaints, and workplace concerns

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is an equal opportunity employer. Ad Astra prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ad Astra provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process may contact hr@adastrabas.com.

If you're interested in joining our team, please complete our quick, 3 minute application!

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will develop and supervise individualized behavior support plans while mentoring behavior technicians and collaborating with families and professionals. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, facilitating staff training, and ensuring treatment integrity across various settings.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Performance evaluationAssessmentData collectionInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,348 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New Mexico, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (11 salary observations; 14 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (524 salary observations; 1,373 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks48 jobs · 21 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services

Individual and Family Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Company-provided laptop and cell phone
Mileage reimbursement
Travel time compensation
CEU access
In-house training
Medical, dental, vision coverage