Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$99k

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Job Description

  • Why join Adapt For Life?!
  • Clinically sustainable caseloads based on client needs.
  • Monthly work from home incentives - we trust and value our BCBAs to have a work life balance and flexibility in their schedules
  • Individualized approach to ABA Therapy.
  • Direct support and mentorship from your on site Clinical Director.
  • ACE CEU Provider for free internal CEUs and free CEUs through our CASP Membership.
  • Salary based on experience.
  • Earn up to $14,300 in additional salaried earnings for exceptional care!
  • Weekly pay.
  • 401k match.
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and supplemental insurance benefits available after 30 days of full-time employment, effective the first of the following month.
  • 18 days of PTO + 6 paid holidays.
  • Focus on being a clinician and allow our Operations Manager and Business Support teams to worry about the operations side!
  • Work with leadership that lives our core values and likes to have fun in the workplace.

Adapt for Life supports current students and past students by offering an Education Assistance Program to full-time employees, up to $2,000 per calendar year! Adapt for Life offers this benefit as either a tuition reimbursement for current students in an approved degree or certification program related to ABA therapy and behavioral health services or for student loan reimbursement.

Who We Are?

Are you seeking a workplace that prioritizes its people, is driven by a meaningful mission, and fosters a fun environment? Look no further than Adapt For Life! As a privately owned and operated organization, we began in New Albany, Indiana, and have since expanded to encompass 11 clinics spanning Kentucky and Indiana.

At Adapt For Life, our mission is clear: to positively impact as many lives as possible through exceptional ABA Therapy. We're on the lookout for individuals who share our dedication to this mission.

We pride ourselves on being a people-first organization, where our Core Values are the foundation of everything we do. If you're a professional who resonates with our Core Values and Mission, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to connect with you, answer any questions you may have, and introduce you to life at AFL!

Our Core Values include:

  • Compassion: "Show You Care"
  • Honesty and Integrity: "Do The Right Thing"
  • Treats Everyone with Respect: "Treat Others How They Want To Be Treated"
  • Growth Mindset: "Bloom Where You Are Planted"
  • Building Relationships: "Make Everyone Feel Like Someone"

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Clinical Services

Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessments and behavioral treatment programs for children, their families, and their community caregivers

Manage Coordination of Case Management Activities

  • Oversee a caseload of 7-8 clients (no more than 300 RBT hours) while billing 29 hours per week (bonus tiers for billing more!)
  • Provide training to parents and caregivers to implement treatment programs
  • Responsible for providing clinical appropriate supervision and training of clinical staff
  • Ability to travel independently to clients’ homes and other community locations

Consultation Services

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment programs in school, home, and community settings
  • Conduct functional behavior assessments
  • Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, and other clinical/educational personnel
  • Provide staff training as needed
  • Responsible for coordination of home and school communication regarding treatment program
  • Organize, facilitate and lead treatment team meetings
  • Administrative

Effective and Timely Documentation Skills

Timely completion all paperwork and phone contacts to caregivers, funding sources, outside agencies and schools (as appropriate) regarding treatment and development of treatment plans, goals, and objectives

Professional Conduct

Establish effective clinical and ethical relationships with clients and families, and maintain appropriate boundaries

Establish and maintain professional and ethical working relationships with staff and in collaborations with funding sources, community agencies, schools, medical practices, and other therapy providers

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel.

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, education / special education, or a related field
  • BCBA Certification required or waiting to take BACB examination within 30 days.
  • Current / ability to obtain Behavior Analyst Licensure (if state requires)
  • At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavior disorders
  • Experience in behavioral assessment and treatment
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with children on the autism spectrum
  • Possess a Valid Driver’s license

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive behavioral treatment programs and managing a caseload of 7-8 clients. They also provide clinical supervision to staff and conduct training for parents, teachers, and caregivers in various settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningParent trainingStaff supervisionFunctional behavior assessmentClinical documentationAutism spectrum disorder support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,621 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 30% have no call, 82% 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
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,621 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Indiana62 active2,594 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 30% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,621 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), 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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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 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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About Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism

Individual and Family Services
New Albany, Indiana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly work from home incentives
Free internal CEUs
Salary based on experience
Additional salaried earnings up to $14,300
Weekly pay
401k match
Medical, Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance
18 days PTO + 6 paid holidays

Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,257/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · Fort Wayne, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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