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Cole Health
San Marcos, Texas · Hybrid

BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Hybrid |$85k-$95k+bonus

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $95K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst — BCBA | San Marcos Area |

$85K–$95K base + up to $10K bonus + hybrid flexibility + family-owned/clinician-led + ethical caseloads + low turnover/tenured leadership + strong RBT and BCBA support.

Cole Health is hiring a full-time BCBA for our San Marcos - area ABA clinic. This role offers a strong clinical support structure, ethical caseload expectations, hybrid flexibility after ramp-up, and total earning potential up to $105K with bonus

What You’ll Want to Know First

  • $85,000–$95,000 base salary
  • Bonus potential up to $10,000
  • Hybrid flexibility after ramp-up
  • Clinic-based pediatric ABA
  • Strong RBT training and support
  • Family-owned, clinician-led since 2001
  • Patient-first culture with ethical expectations

***Hybrid flexibility available after ramp-up/clinical readiness; WFH days available depending on center coverage and performance expectations

Clinician Led, Family Owned, Patient First

If you’re a BCBA tired of feeling overworked and under-supported— let’s talk.

In-Clinic/ Hybrid Flexibility - BCBA Opportunity – San Marcos

Cole Academy ABA Therapy

Locations Currently Hiring

San Antonio Area

San Marcos- 101 Uhland Rd, San Marcos, Tx. 78666

Schertz - 6051 FM 3009 Ste 215 Schertz, Tx. 78154

Dallas Area

Frisco - 5575 Warren Pkwy, Frisco, Tx. 75034

Houston Area

Spring – 16835 Deer Creek Dr. Ste. 200, Spring, TX 77379

Make a Difference. Love Your Work. Grow with Us.

At Cole Academy ABA Therapy, this isn’t just a job — it’s a calling.

We’re dedicated to changing lives for children with autism and creating a culture where people and patients come first!

Why You’ll Love Cole Academy

  • Hybrid Flexibility – Work from home and on-site with a schedule that respects your time.
  • Small Caseloads – Stay below BACB recommendations so you can focus on quality, not numbers.
  • Collaborative Care – Work alongside Speech, OT, and PT professionals in a true team setting.
  • Real Support – Tenured Director mentorship, Program Specialists (your BCBA side-kick), & centralized admin/ training teams lighten your load and take the busy work off your plate so you can focus on your patients.
  • Culture That Cares – Staff appreciation, community events, mission trips, and leadership that truly listens.

Growth & Development – Free CEUs, individualized mentorship and clear leadership/clinician pathways with our Journeys tracks.

Mission-Driven: Every decision is guided by what’s best for the child, family and the clinician.

What We Offer

  • Compensation & Career Growth

$85,000–$95,000 annually

Unlike organizations that expect every BCBA to immediately perform at the same billable expectation, Cole believes in sustainable growth and individualized success.

Our compensation model allows clinicians to build confidence, develop efficiency, and increase earning potential as they grow within the role.

This approach supports stronger clinical outcomes, healthier work-life balance, and long-term career satisfaction.

Benefits That Support You

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability coverage

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, and “You” Day for rest and recharge

Professional Growth

  • Free CEUs and ongoing professional development
  • Clear career pathways for advancement
  • Regular Town Halls with company leadership for open dialogue and collaboration

Culture That Cares

  • Monthly Appreciation & Community Outreach Events
  • Clinician-run, family-owned organization that values transparency and integrity
  • Cameras in every treatment room to ensure ethical, quality care and clinician support
  • Work alongside a team that prioritizes children, families, and you
  • What We’re Looking For:
  • Active BCBA Certification and a genuine passion for changing lives through compassionate, evidence-based care
  • A “good human first” mindset — someone who shows kindness, integrity, and empathy in every interaction
  • Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard
  • A community-minded spirit — dedicated to supporting not just the children we serve, but their families and the greater Houston community
  • Collaborative energy — eager to partner with peers across disciplines and contribute to a positive, connected clinic culture
  • A builder and leader — someone who takes pride in strengthening clinic systems, mentoring others, and helping our company grow the right way
  • An active listener and advocate — who speaks up for what’s right, ensures voices are heard, and contributes to a culture of respect and transparency
  • Motivated lifelong learner who values feedback, professional growth, and continuous improvement

One person can make a difference — that person is YOU.

Join us at Cole Academy, where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your values are celebrated.

Apply today and discover the difference of a team that truly cares.

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Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will provide evidence-based pediatric ABA therapy and supervise RBTs to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes. They will also engage in treatment planning, parent training, and collaborative care with speech, OT, and PT professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification and demonstrate a commitment to ethical, patient-centered care. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, mentorship-oriented mindset are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Hybrid |$85k-$95k+bonus at Cole Health 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 2,494 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85k–$95kApplied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $88k–$96k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Texas254 active2,493 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 58% remote · 42% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 72% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 49% offer loan repayment273 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,201 in the last 30 days567 the 30 days before (+112%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid flexibility after ramp-up
Small caseloads
Collaborative care
Tenured Director mentorship
Free CEUs
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, and “You” Day