Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCaBA)
Listed compensation
$71k-$96k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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- About Us:
Child'sPlay Therapy Center, part of the Cicero Therapies Family of Practices, is currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team in Birmingham! We are dedicated to supporting children and their families in reaching goals and building skills and behaviors in the most meaningful and motivating ways.
Comprehensive Care
At Cicero Therapies, we provide comprehensive pediatric care through a collaborative team of Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech Therapists (ST), Physical Therapists (PT), Mental Health (MH) professionals, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures holistic care, allowing children to communicate, engage, and play.
Career Pathways
We offer clear career paths for BCBAs in clinical, administrative, and research roles. Whether you aspire to advance clinically, take on leadership responsibilities, or contribute to cutting-edge research, CPTC provides the support and opportunities to grow professionally.
Administrative Support
Our dedicated administrative staff handles all scheduling, referrals, and authorizations, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care to your clients. We also ensure ethical caseload requirements for our BCBAs and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments (e. g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, ABAS-3, caregiver interviews, behavior observations) with support from RBTs.
- Provide direct treatment as needed.
- Provide frequent supervision and direction to supervisees.
- Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments, individual treatment plans, and weekly progress updates.
- Participate in our mentorship network as either a mentee or mentor.
- Provide education and training for caregivers.
- Collaborate with other therapists (OT, PT, SLP, MH)
- Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain documentation and collect and monitor data.
- Maintain an ABA caseload in our Hoover/Birmingham center.
- Work with practicum students.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications
- Board Certification and licensure to work in Alabama (candidates who have completed graduate coursework and fieldwork supervision requirements are encouraged to apply)
- Master’s degree
- Experience working with neurodivergent populations (e. g., Autism Spectrum Disorder) or those with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral support needs
- Supervisory experience with RBTs/technicians is preferred.
- Strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress.
- Effective and professional communication skills for education and training of caregivers and supervisees.
Interviews at Child'sPlay
Our interview process is designed to ensure that you feel confident about joining our team. The first step is a video chat with a member of our recruiting team, where you can learn more about the BCBA role and career opportunities at CPTC.
From there, we invite candidates to an in-person interview to meet members of our clinical team and observe a therapy session. By the end of the process, you will have a clear understanding of who we are and how our BCBAs contribute to children's progress.
- We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
- Sincerely,
- The Child'sPlay Therapy Center Team
- Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute
- Hoover, AL 35216 (Required)
- Work Location: In person
Requirements
A Masters or Doctorate degree in ABA or other qualifying degree in accordance with the BACB while maintaining an active national BCBA Certificate is required as is a minimum of 2 or more years experience working with children with autism.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct supervision to RBTs and practicum students. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide training to caregivers to support client progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 34% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $71k–$96k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $88k–$99k)228 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Alabama | 6 active | 2,638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% remote · 34% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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