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Helping Hands Family
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Part time BCBA (3 days/week) - Harrisburg, PA

BCBAPart-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

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Job Description

Helping Hands Family (HHF), a top-rated ABA provider in the Northeast. Built by clinicians for clinicians, with a mission-driven, outcome-focused culture.

Why HHF Is Different

» Supportive team of Clinical Directors, peer BCBAs, and five Regional Directors of Quality who provide hands-on mentorship and case consultation

» Fully equipped clinics with sensory rooms, therapy tools, and gross motor rooms to bring treatment plans to life

» RBT Rise and Fellowship programs ensure RBTs are well-trained and aligned with clinical goals

» A collaborative clinical environment that fosters learning, growth, and shared problem-solving

What You'll Get

  • Bonus Potential: Up to $20,000 in bonuses throughout the year
  • Relocation Assistance: To ease expense of your transition
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and Paid Family Leave
  • Career Growth: $500 CEU stipend and advancement through a clear clinical career ladder
  • Ongoing Clinical Support: Dedicated mentorship and leadership backing for clinical success

What You'll Do

  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based ABA services to children with autism
  • Manageable Caseload: Up to 10 clients, completing 28 billable hours in a 40-hour week (note: billable hours are not tied to pay)
  • Work with children ages 2–18, most under age 6
  • Supervise and develop up to 5 RBTs
  • Conduct assessments, write individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress
  • Collaborate with Clinical Directors, fellow BCBAs, and Regional Directors of Quality to troubleshoot cases and uphold best practices
  • Maintain ethical documentation and compliance with BACB and state guidelines

What You'll Need

  • Active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
  • State Licensure where required
  • ABA experience (RBT background a plus for new BCBAs)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a clinic-based setting
  • Passion for ethical, client-centered ABA in a team-focused environment
  • Helping Hands Family Base Salary Range
  • $80,000—$95,000 USD

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!

Helping Hands Family (HHF) is Great Place to Work Certified™ in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. We are a top-rated ABA provider dedicated to a supportive and inclusive culture. We offer rewarding work experiences, including making a lasting impact on children’s lives.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This includes Social Security and identity verification, reference checks, criminal history check, fingerprint screening, and any other relevant checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the children we serve. All new hires must complete E-Verify as required by USCIS. HHF does not provide immigration sponsorship for any roles at this time.

Helping Hands Family is dedicated to a supportive, inclusive culture. From growing our team to the client treatment plans, we have committed to celebrating differences and helping everyone reach their highest potential.

HHF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based ABA services to children with autism, including conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and monitoring client progress. Supervise and develop up to five RBTs, collaborate with clinical leadership and peer BCBAs, and maintain ethical documentation and compliance with BACB and state guidelines.

Requirements

Applicants must hold active BCBA certification and state licensure where required, and have ABA experience; an RBT background is a plus for new BCBAs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a clinic-based, collaborative environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisClinical AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlanningClient Progress MonitoringRBT SupervisionClinical MentorshipEvidence-Based PracticeRegulatory ComplianceTeam Collaboration

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (56 salary observations; 251 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,322 salary observations; 5,159 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% are remote, 16% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

median 5.7this job 3.6
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,606 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Harrisburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Helping Hands Family

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus potential up to $20,000
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and Paid Family Leave
$500 CEU stipend
Clear clinical career ladder
Dedicated mentorship and leadership backing