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Holly Ridge Center
Bremerton, Washington · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA

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Listed compensation

$30.77-$38.04/hr

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Job Description

Holly Ridge Center, a non-profit neurodevelopment center in Bremerton, Washington, is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team of Infant Toddler Program professionals, providing early support services to children from birth to age 3 and their families.

Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) provide individualized, behavior-analytic intervention for ages birth to three years old within a medical and educational model. They evaluate, assess, treat, and provide consultation services within an interdisciplinary, family-centered, and culturally diverse system. BCBAs also develop individual autism services plans and supervise behavior technicians in the implementation of therapeutic programs.

Why HRC Is Different

  • Guaranteed hours each week - pay not based on billable hours
  • W-2 employee (not 1099 independent contractor)
  • No minimum billable hours requirement
  • Manageable caseload/reasonable expectations
  • Mileage reimbursement

Paid Memberships & Re-licensing

  • Comprehensive benefits package - 12 Paid Holidays, Generous PTO, 401k w/ 25% matching, Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Qualified employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Flexible schedule/hybrid work options
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Monday-Friday (No weekends or evenings)
  • Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach

Laptop/technology Provided

  • Use of a streamlined, all-in-one platform for scheduling, communication, daily notes, graphing, etc.
  • Leadership accessibility
  • Professional development
  • Family/child-focused, play-based therapy

Low RBT Turnover

Well-established non-profit neurodevelopmental center with an outstanding reputation serving families since 1963

Required Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities

  • Education and/or experience specific to infants and toddlers preferred
  • Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis
  • Knowledge of Early Childhood Special Education preferred
  • Knowledge of typical and atypical child development processes
  • Ability to supervise and train Behavior Technicians
  • Ability to make home visits
  • Meeting facilitation skills
  • Awareness of family economic and cultural issues as they relate to early intervention
  • Knowledge of Washington State Special Education regulations and/or federal early intervention law preferred
  • Knowledge of IFSP process preferred
  • Effective computer skills, including capabilities working with spreadsheets, graphs, and word processing
  • Proficient with Microsoft Windows and MS Office programs
  • Ability to pass a criminal history background check

Education, Training, And/or Work Experience

  • Four-year Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in related field required
  • Education and/or experience specific to infants and toddlers preferred

Required Licenses or Certifications

  • Current BCBA Certification
  • Washington State Behavior Analyst License
  • Valid Washington State food worker card (within first 60 days)
  • Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of required personal liability insurance
  • Must have clean WA State driving record, as defined by HRC's policy
  • CPR/1st Aid Certification (within first 90 days of employment)

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will provide individualized behavior-analytic interventions for children from birth to age three within a medical and educational model. They are responsible for developing autism service plans, supervising behavior technicians, and providing consultation services within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a current BCBA certification along with a Washington State Behavior Analyst license. The role requires knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, child development, and the ability to conduct home visits and pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

SupervisionIndividualized interventionAutism services planningInterdisciplinary collaborationMicrosoft OfficeData graphingCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA at Holly Ridge Center a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,614 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Washington, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (16 salary observations; 45 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,449 salary observations; 5,116 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% are remote, 26% have no call, 88% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$72k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 10 employers

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

median 5.1this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,614 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • No nights
  • Hybrid
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About Holly Ridge Center

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed hours each week - pay not based on billable hours
W-2 employee (not 1099 independent contractor)
No minimum billable hours requirement
Manageable caseload/reasonable expectations
Mileage reimbursement
Paid memberships & re-licensing
12 Paid Holidays
Generous PTO