Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

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Job Description

Making a difference and helping kids shine, one session at a time

At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we don’t just offer therapy, we build brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care. As a therapist with APT, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that puts kids and families first, all in a fun, energizing environment designed to help everyone thrive (including you!).

What Makes APT Different?

  • We do things differently, and it shows.
  • Client-Focused Care = No cookie cutter plans
  • Diverse Caseloads = Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach
  • Family-First Mindset = We care for the whole child
  • Run by Clinicians = You’re never just a number here, our therapists take pride in what they do

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Mentorship: Whether you are a new grad or an experienced therapist, APT provides top notch mentorship.
  • Flexible Schedules: Because life outside of work matters, too!
  • Bonuses + Growth Opportunities: Your work is valued, and your goals matter.
  • Amazing Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life & disability insurance, company provided professional liability insurance – we’ve got you covered.
  • Clinician Run Company: You’ll be supported by people who get the work you do.

What You’ll Do

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will assess, develop, implement, and document positive behavior treatment plans to be used across settings, reducing over time as skills develop. The goal of the treatment plan will be to equip the patient to communicate his/her needs, participate in age-appropriate activities and have behavior inventions which reflect position approaches.

Functions in a supervisory capacity and provides guidance to all areas of programming including, training of RBTs and BCaBAs, as well as creation and revision of behavior plans for patients.

Facilitates and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for patients and their families.

  • Completes assessments and develops appropriate behavior plans to address caregiver and therapist concerns.
  • Provides on-going support and training of behavioral intervention to the other members of the child’s therapy team and family/caregiver support members.
  • Provides detailed daily treatment notes in EMR system and ensures daily billing of services provided.
  • Makes appropriate referrals for additional patient services, as needed.

Completes all required documentation and supervisory requirements as stated by state board for RBT and BCaBA supervision.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in related field
  • Hold an applicable and current, unrestricted certification as a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
  • Active KY state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst
  • One year of experience as a BCBA preferred
  • A passion for helping kids grow through individualized, affirming care
  • An individual who thrives on being part of a team, working alongside other disciplines, as needed
  • A collaborative spirit and a love for kids and collaboration
  • See why we are proud to work at APT:

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Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will assess, develop, and implement positive behavior treatment plans while providing supervision and training to RBTs and BCaBAs. They will also facilitate family support, maintain detailed clinical documentation, and ensure appropriate billing and referrals.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisTreatment planningRBT trainingEMR systemsAssessmentCommunicationReferral management

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% 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 Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 21 employers

6
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
14
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 21 employers

CME allowance
92%
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
78% this job
Relocation assistance
51%
Loan repayment
46%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Remote)

Above and Beyond Therapy · Maryland

$65-$75/hr
#2

BCBA – Clinical Supervisor

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center · Riverside, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

VIRTUAL BCBA - BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

$65-$70/hr
#4

Lead BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Columbia, MD

$105k–$145k
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,634 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Associates In Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Shelbyville, Kentucky
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) match
PTO
Life & disability insurance
Company provided professional liability insurance
Mentorship
Flexible Schedules
Bonuses + Growth Opportunities