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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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$73k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: St. Charles - St. Peters, MO
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Quick Snapshot
  • Location: Saint Charles, MO Pay: Starting range of $72,500 per year, based on relevant experience Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for eligible full-time hires who are new to The Arc of the Ozarks
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, with most client sessions scheduled between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Build a BCBA Career With Flexibility

Strong Benefits, and Meaningful Work The Arc of the Ozarks is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our Behavioral Services team in Saint Charles, Missouri. We know there is more to a sustainable BCBA career than base salary.

At The Arc, you will have a comprehensive benefits package, a weekday schedule, professional growth opportunities, and flexibility to complete appropriate work remotely when you are not providing sessions or attending meetings.

You will use your clinical expertise to support individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs while collaborating with families, caregivers, RBTs, ABA Specialists, practicum students, and other professionals.

What You'll Do

As a BCBA, you will: Conduct functional behavior assessments and use data to guide treatment recommendations Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support and skill acquisition plans Provide ABA therapy and behavioral consultation across a variety of ages and support needs Analyze behavioral data and make evidence-based adjustments to treatment Supervise and mentor RBTs, ABA Specialists, practicum students, and other team members as appropriate Train caregivers and staff to implement behavioral strategies consistently Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams Lead staff education and training related to behavior support and ABA principles Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support high-quality, person-centered services Schedule and Work Flexibility Most client sessions are scheduled Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

When you are not providing sessions or attending meetings that require you to be onsite, you will have flexibility to complete appropriate work remotely.

This position offers the opportunity to balance direct clinical work, collaboration, supervision, and administrative responsibilities within a primarily weekday schedule.

What You'll Need Required: Master's degree in Behavior Analysis or a related field Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification Current Missouri Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license in good standing At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric diagnoses Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and data analysis skills Pay and Sign-On Bonus The starting salary range for this position is $72,500 per year, based on relevant experience.

Eligible full-time candidates who are new to The Arc of the Ozarks may also qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits That Support You Beyond the Workday Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with no waiting period Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage 403(b) retirement plan Employer match of up to 4% Vacation and sick time Seven paid holidays A paid day off for your birthday Mileage reimbursement when applicable Employee Assistance Program Wellness programs Career growth and professional development opportunities Annual wage increase opportunities Why The Arc of the Ozarks?

The Arc of the Ozarks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives.

Our teams work alongside individuals, families, caregivers, and other professionals to build meaningful skills, increase independence, and provide person-centered support throughout southwest Missouri.

For BCBAs who value meaningful clinical work, collaboration, flexibility, and a strong overall benefits package, The Arc offers the opportunity to build a long-term career while making an impact in the lives of the people we serve. Ready to Apply?

Apply today to join The Arc of the Ozarks as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Saint Charles, Missouri. The Arc of the Ozarks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.:

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments, develop individualized behavior support plans, and provide ABA therapy to individuals with developmental disabilities. They are also responsible for supervising RBTs, training caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis or a related field, along with current BCBA certification and a Missouri LBA license. At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or psychiatric diagnoses is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff supervisionCaregiver trainingMentoringTreatment planningEvidence-based practice

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #12 of 15 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Missouri, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (29 salary observations; 73 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,619 salary observations; 5,760 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Missouri vs national$85k median in Missouri$93k nationally (−8%)29 state / 1,619 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Missouri53 active2,549 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 55% remote · 53% no call · 85% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,238 in the last 30 days578 the 30 days before (+114%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#12 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance with no waiting period
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% match
Vacation and sick time
Seven paid holidays
Paid day off for birthday
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program