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2677-Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

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$80k-$86k

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Full time/Exempt

Location: Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Compensation Range: $80,000-$86,000/annually (base)

Bonus Eligible

Our robust, performance-based bonus program may significantly increase total compensation and is designed to reward clinical excellence and productivity.

Final compensation is determined based on multiple factors, including the number of billable hours the clinician maintains, years of relevant experience, certification status, demonstrated clinical competencies, and geographic location.

Note: This position is posted as full-time. Compensation will be adjusted accordingly if a part-time schedule is requested and approved.

Reports to: PA State and Regional Directors

Position Summary

The BCBA conducts functional behavioral assessments and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results. The BCBA designs and supervises behavioral analytic interventions.

The BCBA is able to effectively develop and implement appropriate assessment and interventions methods for use across multiple environments and for a range of cases. The BCBA seeks the consultation of more experienced practitioners where necessary.

The BCBA teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis. BCBAs supervise the work of the ABA therapists on their teams.

Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with all instructional treatment team
  • Provide consultation within the schools in conjunction with administrators, child study team members, teachers and other school personnel
  • Participate in family meetings and conduct parent trainings
  • Provide interactive therapeutic solutions to extinguish or minimize maladaptive behaviors
  • Conduct behavior analysis to develop a functional, individualized behavioral program
  • Provide direct training and supervision to clinical support team
  • Manage client data

Team

This role will be part of the clinical team, reporting to PA State and Regional Directors.

Basic Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology, special education, or related field
  • Active BCBA Certification
  • LBS Licensure (PA)
  • Strong interpersonal and documentation skills
  • 2+ years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum
  • Conduct functional Behavioral Assessments
  • Create programs and Behavior Intervention plans.
  • Complete skill assessments: ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP and AFLS
  • Provide parent training.
  • Practical support and leadership skills

Benefits

Our benefit package for full-time associates includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, and employee referral bonus plan. Part‑time employees receive a more limited benefits offering consistent with their eligibility as outlined by company policies.

Who We Are

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO

First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits 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.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com [recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com].

In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA conducts functional behavioral assessments and designs behavioral analytic interventions to support clients across multiple environments. They also provide direct training and supervision to clinical support teams and coordinate with instructional treatment teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field and possess an active BCBA certification. Additionally, a PA LBS licensure and at least 2 years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data managementABA therapyClinical documentationInterpersonal skills

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #9 of 10 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (71 salary observations; 228 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,469 salary observations; 5,287 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$86kApplied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $83k–$90k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$91k median in Pennsylvania$92k nationally (−1%)71 state / 1,469 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania129 active2,632 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment152 active listings, Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#9 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
EAP
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

Living in Pottstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,787/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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