BCBA – Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Carelinks ABA is growing, and we’re looking for BCBAs (both P/T and F/T) who genuinely care about doing meaningful work with kids and families! Our approach is simple: be supportive, be reliable, communicate clearly, and put the child’s needs at the center of everything. If you’re the type of clinician who takes pride in doing things the right way and brings a calm, steady presence to your team, you’ll feel right at home here!
We provide child-led, individualized ABA services in homes and community settings, with flexibility built into the role so you can work in a way that fits your life while still giving families the consistency they deserve.
As a BCBA with Carelinks, you’ll oversee treatment plans, mentor your RBT team, and partner with families to create meaningful, practical change. We keep systems organized and communication clear so you can focus on what matters most — clinical care that feels human and supportive.
What You'll Do
- Complete FBAs and skills assessments
- Develop and update individualized treatment plans
- Review data and adjust programming as needed
- Document session notes, reports, and supervision in CentralReach
- Provide coaching, modeling, and feedback to RBTs
- Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and outside providers
- Participate in team meetings and ongoing clinical development
- Ensure services meet ethical and payer standards
- Maintain 25 direct billable hours per week (for full-time employment)
What We're Looking For
- The desire to change lives!
- Active BCBA certification
- Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to work independently while staying connected to the team
- Reliable transportation for in-home/community sessions
Preferred
- In-home ABA experience
- Familiarity with naturalistic/NDBI approaches
- Bilingual abilities
- CentralReach experience
What We Offer
- Flexible Scheduling & Caseload Autonomy
- Build a caseload that fits your preferred workload
- Flexibility in how you structure your day
- Options for in-home, community, and hybrid services
- Supportive, Responsive Leadership
- Leadership that is easy to reach and quick to help
- Collaborative, no-micromanagement environment
- Clear communication and consistent follow-through
- Professional Development & Growth
- Ongoing clinical training and support
- Opportunities to take on projects or expanded roles
- CEU and skill-building opportunities
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- We want our clinicians to feel supported both at work and at home, and therefore offer full-time employees:
- Health insurance (comprehensive medical plan options)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
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Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will oversee individualized ABA treatment plans, conduct assessments, and provide coaching to RBTs. They are responsible for maintaining clinical documentation and collaborating with families and schools to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification and a Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field. Strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and reliable transportation for community-based sessions are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Missouri, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$81k (33 salary observations; 69 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,701 salary observations; 5,551 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 45% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$95k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $80k–$95k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Missouri vs national | $81k median in Missouri | $92k nationally (−13%)33 state / 1,701 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Missouri | 49 active | 2,444 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 65% remote · 45% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,181 in the last 30 days | 587 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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