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Triumph ABA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

BCBA Philadelphia

BCBAIncludes weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$90/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral therapy and experience working with children and individuals with developmental disabilities.

As a BCBA, you will play a crucial role in assessing, developing, and implementing individualized treatment plans to enhance the quality of life for our clients. Your expertise in diagnostic evaluation and data collection will be essential in tracking progress and making necessary adjustments to treatment strategies.

Role Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to assess client needs and behaviors.
  • Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans based on assessment results.
  • Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of client progress.
  • Provide training and support to staff on behavioral therapy techniques and strategies.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to client behaviors to inform treatment decisions.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and make adjustments as needed.
  • Advocate for clients’ needs within educational and community settings.

Job Requirements

  • PA BCBA (Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst) are required.
  • Experience working with children, particularly those with developmental disabilities or special education needs.
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology related to behavioral health.
  • Proficiency in data collection methods and analysis relevant to behavioral therapy.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with families and professionals.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • A passion for improving the lives of individuals through evidence-based practices in behavior.

Other Job Information

  • Typical work hours range from 5-10 hours per week.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules and choose your own hours.
  • Must be available after school hours and/or weekends.
  • Most cases will start after 3 pm, Monday - Friday.

Compensation Package

PA Pay Range: $90/hr - $110/hr (1099)

Triumph ABA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) for all applicants and employees, providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

At Triumph ABA, we will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

If accommodation is required as part of the interview process due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized behavior intervention plans to support clients with developmental disabilities. They will also collaborate with families and professionals while monitoring progress through data analysis and staff training.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid PA BCBA certification and possess experience working with children with special needs. Strong proficiency in behavioral therapy techniques, data collection, and medical documentation is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient advocacyMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA Philadelphia at Triumph ABA a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,633 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (86 salary observations; 235 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,898 salary observations; 5,278 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 44 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 61% are remote, 34% have no call, 84% 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 Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $192k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
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 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Triumph ABA

Individual and Family Services
Brooklyn, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Choose your own hours