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Child'sPlay Therapy Center
Birmingham, Alabama

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCaBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71k-$96k

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Job Description

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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.

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  • 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

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCaregiver trainingMultidisciplinary collaborationData collection

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).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$71k–$96kApplied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $88k–$99k)228 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Alabama6 active2,638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% remote · 34% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,621 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Child'sPlay Therapy Center

Individual and Family Services
Birmingham, Alabama
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$109k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,305/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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