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Newark, Delaware

Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$120k

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Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA – ABA Centers of Delaware
  • New Castle, DE
  • Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (Full-Time)

Relocation Package Up to $15K

Student Loan Forgiveness Up to $24K

We’ve Created the Ideal BCBA Work Culture

  • Student-loan repayment program for existing loans (up to $24,000 total - $1,000 per month)
  • Lower-than-average billable hours requirement (27 hours per week)
  • Smaller-than-average caseloads (8-10 cases, 180 RBT hours per week)
  • Flexibility in scheduling where and when you work

Why We’re the Best Place to Be a BCBA!

  • Dedication to Better Outcomes – Smaller caseloads combined with our established clinical infrastructure mean you can focus on delivering high-quality care and lasting impact for children and families
  • AI-Driven Efficiency – Streamline your workflow, reduce administrative tasks, and automate reporting, giving you more time to focus on your clients
  • Unlimited Career Growth – Enjoy long-term opportunities to advance your career without the pressure of private equity investors
  • Mentorship & Leadership Access – Collaborate with experienced BCBAs and leaders dedicated to your success and professional development
  • Special Interest Groups – Connect with peers to deepen your expertise in areas like assessment, severe behavior, and school collaboration
  • On-Demand Clinical Support – Access continuous training and resources through our ABA Academy of Excellence to stay at the top of your game
  • 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
  • Industry Recognition – Proudly named in Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” for Health Services, making a lasting impact on our field and society

What You’ll Do

  • Design, implement, and monitor skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs
  • Oversee the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by RBTs and caregivers
  • Conduct assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention (e. g., preference assessment, functional assessment, staff performance assessment, etc.)
  • Be willing and able to supervise others seeking BCBA certification weekly
  • Other typical BCBA activities

Education/Experience and Other Requirements

  • Masters degree
  • Active BCBA certification, required
  • Initiate the state licensure process prior to the start date
  • Valid driver's license, reliable form of transportation, and proof of auto insurance
  • Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record

Special, Full-Time BCBA Benefits

  • Student-loan repayment program for existing loans (up to $24,000 total - $1,000 per month)
  • 401(k) program with generous employer match up to 6%
  • Performance bonuses
  • BCBA referral bonuses ($5,000)
  • RBT referral bonuses ($500)
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education (up to $2,500 per semester)
  • 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement

About ABA Centers of Delaware

ABA Centers of Delaware is a great place to work! Don't take our word for it, though. We're listed in Inc. magazine’s Best in Business list for “Health Services,” honoring companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and monitor skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs for clients. Oversee the implementation of these programs by RBTs and caregivers while conducting necessary behavioral assessments.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree and an active BCBA certification. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisSkill-acquisition program designBehavior-reduction program designClinical supervisionRBT supervisionClinical infrastructure managementReporting automation

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 20% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 8 employers

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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 3.6
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,037/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 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
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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student-loan repayment program up to $24,000
401(k) with employer match up to 6%
Performance bonuses
BCBA referral bonuses ($5,000)
RBT referral bonuses ($500)
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per semester
21 paid days off (15 PTO + 6 holidays)
Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance