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Lakeland, Florida

Clinical Assessor / BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$100k

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Job Description

Clinical Assessor (BCBA) – ABA Centers of Florida

$90,000 - $100,000 Base Salary

Are you a BCBA interested in taking your career to the next level? Join our team as a Clinical Assessor and put your skills to use with families and kids who need your help the most. We are changing how ABA therapy is delivered in this country and making long wait lists a thing of the past.

Why We’re the Best Place to Be in ABA!

Dedication to Better Outcomes – Smaller caseloads combined with our established clinical infrastructure mean we can focus on delivering high-quality care and lasting impact for children and families

Investment in Talent – We hire top talent and invest in developing our RBT teams, ensuring the best care for our clients and stability for our BCBAs

Commitment to Improving Autism Care – We’re serious about innovation and change, as evidenced by having our own diagnostic teams and sponsorship of the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University

What You’ll Do

Work with Admissions and clinicians to ensure that intakes are completed for prospective families/clients

Conduct initial assessments using standardized tools such as Vineland, ABAS-2, MBA, VB-MAPP, AFLS, EFLS, ABLLS, PEAK, Socially Savvy, MAS, QABF, FAST, etc.

Ensure the appropriate transition of cases after the initial assessment, including overlap meetings with families and the receiving team

  • Provide a maximum of 3 initial assessments per week in home and clinical environments
  • Conduct peer reviews with insurance companies for authorization of hours
  • Train staff on conducting initial skills and adaptive assessments

Requirements

  • BCBA certification
  • 3+ years of experience in the field supervising others
  • Must maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record
  • Special BCBA Benefits
  • 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with generous employer match up to 6%
  • Performance bonus potential

About ABA Centers

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

Recruiter ID: #LI-GV1

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Assessor will conduct initial assessments for prospective clients using standardized tools and manage the transition of cases to the receiving team. They will also provide peer reviews for insurance authorizations and train staff on adaptive assessment procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentSupervisionInsurance authorizationStaff trainingCase management

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Florida, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (12 salary observations; 16 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (271 salary observations; 674 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% are remote, 28% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 17 employers

11
<$95k
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$95k-105k
9
$105k-115k
13
$115k-125k
4
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
98% this job
CME allowance
93%
Sign-on bonus
87% this job
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
31%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,397 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lakeland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$303k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,722/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About ICBD

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashua, New Hampshire
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

21 paid days off (15 PTO + 6 holidays)
Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance
401(k) with up to 6% employer match
Performance bonus potential
Smaller caseloads
Established clinical infrastructure
Investment in RBT team development