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Reaching Beyond Limits
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$90/hr

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Job Description

Looking for more than just a job? We provide paid training, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to advance as you grow with our company.

Do you want to be the best part of someone else's day? This is exactly what we strive for every day at Reaching Beyond Limits Behavioral Health.

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • Every day is different! You'll never feel stuck behind a desk-your work is active, engaging, and meaningful
  • Real impact! You'll see individuals grow, gain independence, and achieve personal milestones
  • Professional growth! Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Collaborative culture! Join a mission-driven team that values creativity, respect, and continuous learning

We are looking for an enthused and passionate professional committed to improving the lives of individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. The ideal candidate will be independently motivated to provide excellent service while effectively communicating with your team and supervisor. They will liaise with Direct Support Professionals, Caregivers, and Supports Coordination Unit to support individual client's goals.

Summary

The Board Certified behavior Analyst (BCBA) serves as the leading clinician and supervisor on the case of a member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This position is responsible for oversight of other clinicians, technicians, and support staff, and for tracking and modifying a member's goals and progress. This position must have a certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of programming for a small caseload
  • Complete new member intakes
  • Conduct initial and on-going assessments based on individual needs of member
  • Design, implement, and monitor all components of a member's individualized treatment plan
  • Conduct functional assessments of problem behavior and develop behavior intervention plans
  • Supervise and train clinical staff to implement member's treatment plan with integrity
  • Perform fidelity checks and provide feedback on interventions to other clinicians and technicians

Provide training and instruction to parents/caregivers on behavioral strategies and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teaching methods in the home and community settings

Qualifications

Be licensed in PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services

Have a certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies on the American National Standards Institute

Attributes

  • Familiarity with a variety of assessment types including the ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP
  • Experience creating an individualized treatment plan, analyzing problem behaviors, and developing interventions to reduce these types of behaviors
  • Excellent oral, listening, communication, and self-awareness skills
  • Analytical minded and solutions-driven thinking
  • Self-motivated with the willingness and accountability to exceed member expectations
  • Excellent organization, planning, prioritization, and time-management skills
  • Passion and drive for working with children, youth, and young adults and their families
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Must be technologically proficient, especially with Microsoft Office
  • All RBL BH Children's Services employees are required to have the following clearances and training:
  • Child Abuse (no more than five years/60 months from the date of hire)
  • FBI Fingerprint Check (no more than five years/60 months from the date of hire)
  • PATCH (no more than five years/60 months from the date of hire)
  • Mandated Reporter Training (no more than one year/365 days from of hire)
  • First Aid/CPR certification (must be maintained during employment period)

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Benefits

  • 401K Matching
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Ability to advance within the company

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reaching Beyond Limits, Inc. and all its entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit 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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

BCBA CertificationClinical SupervisionTreatment PlanningAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportStaff TrainingData AnalysisProblem Solving

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (76 salary observations; 216 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,901 salary observations; 6,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 42 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 40% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$187kApplied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $80k–$106k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$89k median in Pennsylvania$92k nationally (−3%)76 state / 1,901 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$160k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania145 active2,502 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 55% remote · 40% no call · 69% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,242 in the last 30 days608 the 30 days before (+104%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 18 employers
4
<$100k
7
$100k-115k
15
$115k-130k
2
$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
79%
CME allowance
79%
Loan repayment
46%
Relocation assistance
46%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Director - BCBA

Atlanta Autism Center · Covington, Georgia

$110k-$130k
#2

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Remote 10-99Contract

Advisa Care · Las Vegas, Nevada

$120k-$130k
#3

BCBA Clinical Director

$127k
#4

Clinical Director (BCBA)

$115k-$125k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,473 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

401K Matching
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Living in Wilkes-Barre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$183k
Typical market rent
$1,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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