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First Children Services
Plainfield, New Jersey

2641-Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$86k-$93k

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Call expectations
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Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Full time/Exempt (School-Based), Part Time/Non-Exempt (PT job description attached)
  • Location: Plainfield, Roselle Park & surrounding.
  • Compensation Range: $86,000-$93,000/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.

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 NJ State and Regional Directors.

Basic Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology, special education, or related field
  • Active BCBA Certification
  • LBA Licensure (NJ)
  • 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. 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

Conduct functional behavioral assessments, develop individualized behavior programs, and design and supervise evidence-based interventions across school and other settings. Coordinate with school teams and families, provide parent training, supervise ABA therapists and clinical support staff, and manage client data.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field, active BCBA certification, and New Jersey LBA licensure. Candidates need at least two years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, along with experience conducting assessments, creating behavior intervention plans, completing skill assessments, and providing parent training.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Functional Behavioral AssessmentBehavior Intervention PlanningApplied Behavior AnalysisClinical SupervisionBehavioral Program DevelopmentClient Data ManagementSkill AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationTeam Coordination

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New Jersey, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (27 salary observations; 50 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (547 salary observations; 1,435 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 18% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Plainfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$495k
Typical market rent
$2,146/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About First Children Services

Consumer Services
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus Eligible
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance
Short & long-term disability
EAP and discount plans
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid sick time