BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) - Vancouver, WA
Listed compensation
$85-$100/hr
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Job Description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
$85–$100/hour | Flexible Schedule | Vancouver, WA
Empower Behavior Solutions (EBS) is seeking a reliable, experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to take over an active caseload in Vancouver, WA and provide consistent, high-quality clinical care to our clients and families. The caseload is ready now, with a start as soon as mid-November.
We're looking for clinicians who value autonomy, communicate proactively, stay organized, and take ownership of their caseload.
Location
Vancouver, WA and nearby (Clark County). Services are primarily in-home and/or school-based, with remote flexibility available depending on client and case needs.
What You'll Do
- Take on and independently manage an active ABA caseload
- Develop and maintain individualized, data-driven treatment plans and behavior intervention plans
- Provide ongoing supervision, mentorship, and performance feedback to CBTs/RBTs
- Regularly review client data and make timely clinical adjustments
- Provide parent/caregiver training and support
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Communicate proactively with families, direct staff, and the clinical team
What We're Looking For
- Active BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB (required)
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
- Experience providing ABA services to children with autism or developmental disabilities
- Strong clinical judgment, organization and documentation skills
- Reliable, professional, and proactive communication
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Comfortable using electronic documentation systems, including the Rethink app
Why Join Empower Behavior Solutions?
- $85–$100/hour, based on experience and position structure
- Choose between 1099 contract or W-2 employment, depending on your preference and eligibility
- Flexible scheduling and clinical autonomy with supportive leadership
- Streamlined systems designed to minimize administrative burden
Important Note
This position is for taking on an active caseload. Intake-only opportunities are not currently available.
- Job Type: W-2 or 1099 Contract
- Pay: $85–$100/hour
- Benefits: Flexible schedule
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will manage an active caseload by developing data-driven treatment plans and providing clinical supervision to staff. They are also responsible for conducting parent training and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification and a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field. Experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
OOS Management holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 95 active listings.
In Washington, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$110k (23 salary observations; 53 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,699 salary observations; 7,265 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $177k–$208k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $105k (middle half $95k–$125k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Washington vs national | $110k median in Washington | $93k nationally (+18%)23 state / 1,699 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$180k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Washington | 23 active | 2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 47% remote · 49% no call · 84% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,262 in the last 30 days | 577 the 30 days before (+119%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| OOS Management | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index95 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$192k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Vancouver
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $473k
- Typical market rent
- $1,803/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 105.4
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.