BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

JD McCarty Center is an organization that provides inpatient and outpatient therapy services to children with developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking an energetic and child-centered Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) to join our team!

The position requires a 40-hour work week with standard hours being Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This job does not require, nor does it promote, more than a 40-hour work week. Should you exceed a typical 8 hour day, then you can trade that time out for later that week.

Salary begins at $60,000 per year and will be based on experience.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising and providing training to Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavior Technicians and training staff on how to implement the principles of ABA therapy

Assists the BCBA in creating and implementing individualized treatment plans for each patient

Consults with BCBA and Identifies behavior strategies and interventions to implement in an attempt to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase replacement skills

Collaborates across a variety of disciplines (Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) to make informed decisions regarding the use of devices, equipment, and techniques when developing the child’s individualized treatment plan

Attends JDMC functions related to promotional outings and marketing events for ABA related services

Responsible for data collection and completing and submitting timely daily session notes and billing, in accordance with established guidelines

Assists BCBA with the intake process including parent interviews, collaboration with school and other therapies, conducting assessments, and insurance requirements

  • Meets frequently with BCBA to review program progress of shared patients
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Must maintain all current certifications including Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), QBS Safety Care and CPR/First Aid

  • Can learn and grow while working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to think quickly in unexpected situations

Physical demands may include assisting with lifting, holding, or positioning clients with disabilities, sitting or stooping on the floor for extended periods of time, standing or bending over repeatedly throughout the day, and assisting with living skills such as feeding, toileting, showering and/or dressing

Conducting one-on-one sessions with patients in the event that RBTs are not available.

Benefits Include

  • Health Insurance Benefit allowance given or Opt Out allowance given with proof of health insurance.
  • Optional insurance provided: Vision, Supplemental Life, and Dependent Health, Dental, and Life
  • Flexible Spending plans available
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
  • 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Longevity Bonus after 2nd year of employment

Other benefit opportunities are available such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions, on-site gym.

About the J.D. McCarty Center

At J.D. McCarty Center patients are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy.

Our 80-acre s campus includes an on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs. We are a tobacco and vape free facility.

Key Responsibilities

The BCaBA is responsible for supervising behavior technicians, training staff on ABA principles, and assisting the BCBA in creating and implementing individualized treatment plans. They also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, collect data, and manage billing and intake processes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current BCaBA, Oklahoma LBA, QBS Safety Care, and CPR/First Aid certifications. The role requires strong time management skills and the physical ability to assist clients with daily living tasks and mobility.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior AnalysisTreatment PlanningStaff TrainingSupervisionBehavior InterventionMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentClinical Documentation

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 41 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 32% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,509 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$60kApplied Behavior Analysis median $92k (middle half $85k–$98k)212 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerOklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Oklahoma25 active2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 32% no call · 88% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,232 in the last 30 days711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,509 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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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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  • No weekends
State of OK JD McCarty Center logo

About State of OK JD McCarty Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Norman, Oklahoma
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance Benefit allowance or Opt Out allowance
Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, Dental, Life insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
3 weeks Annual Leave
3 weeks Sick Leave
11 paid holidays
Longevity Bonus after 2nd year

Living in Norman

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$246k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,407/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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