BCBA
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- BCBA
- Department: BCBA/BCaBA
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Kingwood Center
- Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 / year
Description
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
- Location: Houston centers
- Katy
- Cypress
- Kingwood
- Bellaire
- Memorial
- Sugar Land
- Pearland
Why Join Apara Autism Centers?
At Apara, your work has meaning. We’re a fast-growing, mission-driven team where your voice is heard, your growth is supported, and your impact is real.
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- What You’ll Do
- Conduct assessments & create treatment plans
- Provide caregiver guidance & family support
- Supervise and mentor RBTs/BTs
- Develop & implement behavior support plans
- Collect and analyze data to drive outcomes
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
- Meet a weekly billable goal
What You Bring
- Active BCBA certification (BACB & state, if applicable)
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Strong communication & leadership skills
- Experience as a practicing BCaBA preferred
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary + 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- $1,500 CEU allowance + CR Institute access
- Weekly 1:1 coaching with Clinic Director
- Low caseloads for work-life balance
- Relocation assistance available
- No non-compete agreements
- Clear career advancement opportunities
- 2 work-from-home day monthly
- Hours of operations: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apara Autism Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and provide guidance to caregivers and families. They are also responsible for supervising RBTs/BTs and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive positive outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong leadership and communication skills are required, with preference given to those with experience as a practicing BCaBA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA at Apara Autism Centers a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,517 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Texas, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (183 salary observations; 788 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,641 salary observations; 6,193 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,517 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $85k–$95k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $89k–$95k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $93k median in Texas | $93k nationally (about the same)183 state / 1,641 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$93k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Texas | 253 active | 2,582 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 48% remote · 40% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 71% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 49% offer loan repayment276 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 576 the 30 days before (+123%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
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- No call
- No weekends
- Hybrid
- Remote