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Benchmark Human Services
Decatur, Georgia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K - $93K

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Job Description

Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day.

We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

Benchmark is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to work with individuals with Autism and their families and caregivers in home, community, and clinic settings. The BCBA will supervise RBTs and BCaBAs while managing up to 15 cases depending on client service hours.

Some direct service delivery may be required based on client census and direct staff availability. The BCBA must ensure leads and behavior technicians are providing ethical and best-practice ABA services to individuals and families.

Benefits

  • Monthly incentive plan of up to $1500/month
  • Mentorship from other BCBAs
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health, vision and dental insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance and short term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Profit sharing
  • Employee discounts with various vendors
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Relocation assistance

Job Responsibilities

Conduct intakes and assessments including completing skills assessments, preference assessments, functional behavior assessments, behavior support plans, functional communication training, data collection, treatment planning, progress reports, insurance preauthorization requests, discharge/transition planning, and safety plans as necessary to ensure individual needs are met.

Provide training for BCaBAs, masters level non-certified staff, and behavior technicians upon hire and on and ongoing basis.

  • Provide training for parents and caregivers as well as stakeholders in the community as needed.
  • Write treatment plans, progress reports, behavior support plans, and discharge/transition plans as needed.
  • Meet with BCaBA, masters level non-certified, and RBT staff to provide clinical supervision at least biweekly.
  • Establish and maintain record keeping functions.
  • Ensure necessary documentation is provided in order to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
  • Complete all incident reports for individuals on caseload and submit to program director.

Qualifications

  • BCBA required
  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
  • Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum
  • CPR/First Aid, provided by Benchmark.

Must be experienced and competent in profession and maintain any applicable certification, license, and training

Contact Information

apply on here or on website benchmarkhs.com/careers OR email me at sleppard@benchmarkhs.com | Phone: 260-438-9303

EEO and Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans, Women and Individuals with Disabilities encouraged to apply. Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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Key Responsibilities

The BCBA is responsible for conducting assessments, writing treatment plans, and managing a caseload of up to 15 clients. They provide clinical supervision and training to RBTs, BCaBAs, and caregivers to ensure ethical ABA service delivery.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisFunctional Behavior AssessmentCase ManagementParent TrainingStaff Training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Benchmark Human Services 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 2,631 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Benchmark Human Services ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Georgia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (91 salary observations; 195 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 5,244 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; 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, 34% have no call, 80% 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 Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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 2,631 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,739/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Benchmark Human Services

Individual and Family Services
Fort Wayne, IN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly incentive plan up to $1,500/month
Mentorship from other BCBAs
Flexible schedule
Health, vision and dental insurance
Mileage reimbursement
401k plan with company match
Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
Tuition reimbursement