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Centria Autism
Katy, Texas

Early Intervention BCBA – Life Skills Autism Academy (Center-Based)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $90K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Are you a BCBA passionate about early intervention and lifelong impact? At Life Skills Autism Academy, a division of Centria Autism, we provide full-time, center-based ABA therapy for children ages 5 and under. Our mission is clear: deliver compassionate, evidence-based care during the most critical developmental window, so every child has the best chance to thrive.

Compensation & Incentives – Earn a base salary of $80,000–$90,000, plus weekly and monthly bonus opportunities (typically averaging $1,000/month).

What Centria Offers

Early Intervention, Big Impact – Help shape a child’s future during the years when ABA therapy can make the most significant developmental difference.

Purpose-Built Centers – Our LSAA centers are thoughtfully designed for children 5 and under, with low-distraction spaces, play-based learning areas, and a strong emphasis on routines and safety.

Clinical Quality First – We prioritize outcomes, not billables. Our proprietary CareConnect platform streamlines everything from treatment planning to data collection so you can stay focused on care, not paperwork.

Assent-Based and Play-Focused – We blend Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment into a compassionate, assent-based model, centered around joyful, meaningful learning.

Real Work-Life Balance – Small caseloads, manageable schedules, and dedicated support teams mean no last-minute chaos and no burnout.

You're Never Alone – With layered support from Clinical Directors, Area Clinical Directors, and our Clinical Excellence Team, you'll always have someone in your corner.

No Operational Headaches – We handle the logistics. From scheduling to onboarding of technicians, our operations team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Career Growth on Your Terms – Whether you're mentoring the next generation of BCBAs, leading clinical training, or stepping into leadership, we support your growth.

We Invest in You – From CEU stipends and paid CEU days to exclusive internal training events, we’re serious about keeping you sharp—and helping you level up.

Perks That Actually Matter – Annual, all-inclusive vacation for two, early wage access, a company car or mileage reimbursement, and full benefits.

No Non-Compete – We don’t believe in holding people back. If we’re not the right long-term fit, you’ll still leave better prepared for your next step.

Your Role & Impact as a BCBA

Lead ABA therapy delivery within a collaborative, in-center environment

Provide daily support and guidance to Behavior Technicians to ensure clinical excellence

Develop and implement assent-based, individualized behavior plans following ABA principles

Engage parents during scheduled on-site training sessions to drive meaningful progress

Maintain high-quality clinical services through regular supervision and data-driven decision-making

At Life Skills Autism Academy, you’re not just supporting kids—you’re shaping futures. Join a team that believes in early intervention, compassionate care, and your potential as a leader. Apply today and help build the foundation for a child’s lifelong success.

Centria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Lead ABA therapy delivery within a center-based environment and provide daily guidance to behavior technicians. Develop individualized behavior plans and engage parents through scheduled on-site training sessions.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a passion for early intervention. The role requires strong clinical skills to maintain high-quality services and support a collaborative team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavior analysisClinical supervisionAssent-based therapyBehavior technician managementParent trainingClinical leadership

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Early Intervention BCBA – Life Skills Autism Academy (Center-Based) at Centria Autism a 6.6 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.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Texas, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (195 salary observations; 507 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,846 salary observations; 5,704 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$90kApplied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $89k–$95k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$92k median in Texas$92k nationally (about the same)195 state / 1,846 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Texas254 active2,488 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 42% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas 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 listings1,261 in the last 30 days586 the 30 days before (+115%)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 ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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12
<$100k
5
$100k-110k
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$110k-120k
11
$120k-130k
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$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 22 employers
CME allowance
93% this job
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
Loan repayment
53%
Relocation assistance
51%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
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 Centria Autism

Mental Health Care
Farmington Hills, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly and monthly bonuses (avg $1,000/month)
CEU stipends and paid CEU days
Annual all-inclusive vacation for two
Early wage access
Company car or mileage reimbursement
Full benefits
No non-compete

Living in Katy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,939/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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