Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - McAllen, TX (Hybrid)
Listed compensation
$85k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
BlueSprig has a BCBA job opening in McAllen, TX. As our Board Certified Behavior Analyst, you’ll lead a team of behavior technicians, build individualized intervention plans, and work with families and physicians to deliver tailored ABA therapy.
Looking for a role where your clinical judgment is trusted, your voice is heard, and your expertise makes a real difference? At BlueSprig, we put clinicians first - because great client outcomes start with skilled and empowered providers. We offer BCBAs and BCaBAs the opportunity to lead with integrity, deliver high-quality care, and grow their careers in an environment that values ethical practice and genuine autonomy.
- Total Annual Compensation up to: $106,000
- Annual Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
- Annual Individual Bonus: $7,000 – $18,000 (paid monthly)
- Sign On Bonus: $5,000–$20,000 (depending on start date and location)
Ready to Apply? Our BCBA recruiting team is live right now and ready to chat. Text APPLY to 832-240-5710 to start the conversation.
Why BlueSprig?
Flexible hybrid work options: Hybrid work model with the option to work remotely one day per week as center operations allow, plus 15 paid days off and 9 holidays annually.
Clear career pathway: Defined path from Clinical Supervisor to Center Director, with 3.5 years of BCBA tenure vs. ~1 year industry average, and nearly 50% of Center Directors promoted from within.
Strong clinical support: Access to five clinical committees/advisory boards, Grand Rounds, Annual Clinical Conference, and quarterly published clinical outcomes.
Trained RBTs supporting you: 92% of our BTs pass the BACB exam on the first try vs. 75% national average, supported by our accredited training system.
Achieve more, earn more: Clear clinical expectations plus a monthly bonus program with additional earning potential up to $18,000 annually.
- Continue to learn: 24/7 access to 100+ free CEUs and a professional development stipend up to $1,000.
- Benefits that go beyond: Comprehensive benefits including IVF/maternity support, dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, and 401(k) match.
- Performance that pays: Annual merit-based salary increases.
Meet Our Team
Our McAllen, TX center’s clinical leadership team brings years of experience serving children and families in the local community. At BlueSprig, many of our clinicians have grown their careers from BT (Behavior technician) to BCBA and beyond, creating a supportive, development-focused environment where team members can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
Career Growth With our nationwide network of ~160 centers, you’ll have opportunities to advance your career in both clinical and operational paths - plus unique chances to participate in cutting-edge research through SprigLAB.
BlueSprig Career Pathway
Associate Clinical Supervisor > Clinical Supervisor > Senior Clinical Supervisor > Associate Clinical Director > Clinical Director > Senior Clinical Director > Associate Director of Clinical Operations > Director of Clinical Operations > Senior Director of Clinical Operations
- Research and Clinical Excellence Collaborate with our esteemed Clinical Advisory Board, including:
- Dr. Jane Howard, Ph.D., BCBA – Clinical Advisor
Dr. Candice Allen, M.D. – Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
Dr. Michael R. Cummings, M.D. – Medical Director, University APIC Program
Janell Van Cleve, M.S. Ed., CAS – Clinical Director, University APIC Program
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in an environment built for clinician success, join us at BlueSprig.
At BlueSprig, we are dedicated to ensuring a level playing field for all. As part of that, we work hard to maintain our Great Place To Work ® status so that everyone is rewarded fairly and earns opportunities for bringing their whole and best selves every day, to allow for the fulfillment of our mission to change the world for children with autism.
BlueSprig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BlueSprig aims to be an inclusive and equitable employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At BlueSprig, we level the playing field for all.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of behavior technicians and develop individualized intervention plans for clients. Collaborate with families and physicians to deliver high-quality, tailored ABA therapy.
Requirements
Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Requires strong clinical skills and the ability to lead and mentor behavior technicians.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 47 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 81% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$90k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $88k–$96k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Texas | 271 active | 2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 68% remote · 34% no call · 81% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | Texas healthcare professional listings: 74% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 49% offer loan repayment295 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,232 in the last 30 days | 711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.3% 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 ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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