Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$90k

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Full-Time | Onsite| Kansas City, MO

$85,000–$90,000 annually + $10,000 Stay-On Agreement + Full Benefits

Are you passionate about helping others achieve growth, independence, and meaningful outcomes? Join the Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) — a Kansas City nonprofit with more than 50 years of service — as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You’ll lead positive behavioral change, mentor dedicated staff, and make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Why You’LL Love Working at CDD

  • Mission-Driven Work: Help individuals with developmental disabilities thrive by applying evidence-based practices in a compassionate, person-centered environment.
  • $10,000 Stay-On Agreement: Receive a generous retention bonus your first year of employment in addition to your competitive salary.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to quality care and continuous learning.
  • Professional Growth: Paid training, licensure support, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing opportunities for advancement.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with 6% match; paid holidays and PTO; flexible scheduling options.

What You’LL Do

  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) based on applied behavior analysis (ABA).
  • Incorporate Gentle Teaching principles to promote dignity, respect, and safe relationships.
  • Monitor client progress by analyzing data, adjusting plans, and celebrating successes.
  • Provide training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), caregivers, and staff.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, families, and community partners to support consistent implementation.
  • Maintain compliance with all licensing, documentation, and ethical standards.
  • Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

  • Master’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB.
  • Missouri Behavior Analyst license (or ability to obtain).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and data analysis skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and behavioral data systems.
  • Compassionate approach, professional integrity, and commitment to client-centered care.

The Role at a Glance

  • Pay Range: $85,000–$90,000 annually
  • Stay-On Bonus: $10,000 during first year of employment
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a. m.–4:30 p. m. (some evenings or weekends for training/support)
  • Setting: Office-based with occasional community visits
  • Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + $10,000 stay-on agreement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match up to 6%
  • Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
  • Mileage reimbursement and referral bonuses

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about helping others reach their potential, we’d love to meet you. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

About CDD

For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we’re looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.

Apply today at www.CDDKC.org/Careers [http://www.cddkc.org/Careers] and start changing lives tomorrow!

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized behavior support plans while providing supervision to staff and caregivers. They will also monitor client progress through data analysis and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing. Proficiency in behavioral data systems and a valid Missouri Behavior Analyst license are also required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff supervisionCase managementMentoring

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri 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

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Center for Developmentally Disabled

Non-profit Organizations
Kansas City, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Flexible Scheduling Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Resources