Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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 top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,494 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 ~$100k (30 salary observations; 64 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,732 salary observations; 6,489 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, 60% are remote, 53% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$60k–$80kApplied Behavior Analysis median $92k (middle half $87k–$98k)227 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Mexico vs national$100k median in New Mexico$93k nationally (+8%)30 state / 1,732 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in New Mexico21 active2,487 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 53% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,261 in the last 30 days586 the 30 days before (+115%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$100k
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7
$120k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
Loan repayment
47%
Relocation assistance
47%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,452/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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