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Children's Specialized ABA
Princeton, New Jersey

Bilingual Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k

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Job Description

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy.

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences

Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism

Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism

Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve

Join Us as a Bilingual Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)!

We’re looking for a passionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who’s ready to make a difference. You’ll use evidence-based ABA practices to support children and families—and we’ll support you right back.

Enjoy fully paid medical insurance (yep, no cost to you for employee-only coverage), $700 device stipend, and a low billable hour requirement of just 25/week. You’ll have the chance to boost your earnings with an additional $80–$90/hour bonus for any hours billed beyond your weekly goal.

We trust you to manage your time—work in-center when needed, and as long as your RBTs are supported and your hours are billed, your schedule is yours to own.

It’s a role built for impact, balance, and reward.

Work Location and Hours

This is a full-time center-based position based in our brand-new Princeton, NJ EI Center. Core working hours are M-F 9:00am-5:00pm.

What You'll Do

Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments and reassessments, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and skills assessments, to identify target behaviors.

  • Develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment outcomes.
  • Design, implement, and modify treatment programs grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
  • Train and supervise Behavior Technicians (BTs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other team members on intervention strategies.
  • Monitor client progress toward treatment goals and adjust plans as needed to improve outcomes.
  • Ensure consistent, accurate data collection for all target behaviors and treatment objectives.
  • Analyze treatment data regularly to guide clinical decision-making and ensure effectiveness.

Provide ongoing training and support to families, caregivers, and relevant stakeholders in behavioral strategies.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, educators, and therapists, to support holistic care.

Communicate regularly with families to share updates, address behavioral challenges, and offer actionable recommendations.

What You'll Need

  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field
  • Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Completion of BCBA supervision training
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in the state of NJ
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA?

We’re an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team.

Here’s What You Can Expect

Be part of a Children's Specialized BCBA community, with access to regular clinical office hours for collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing growth.

Manageable caseloads that support quality care and work-life balance

Flexible schedule for a true work/life balance in a Center-based BCBA role! This full-time role is 25 hours per week to schedule in our Center however you choose within a 9am-5pm time frame.

Access to clinical support and resources! We have an incredible Training and Development team that provides initial and ongoing support to RBTs and BCBA.

Our QA team provides support on medical necessity, report writing, and ensuring our kiddos are making progress.

  • Comprehensive benefits including dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and more
  • A strong focus on compassionate, client-centered care
  • Up to 19 paid days off in your first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays)
  • Company-paid life insurance policy
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Free CEUs and quarterly CEU reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, memberships, and more (theme parks, movie tickets, cruises, sports events, spas, etc.)

Relocation Assistance: up to $12,000 in relocation support for out-of-state Bilingual BCBAs who are willing to relocate to any of our four operating states.

Compensation

  • Base salary range: $100,000
  • Total compensation potential (including bonus): $121,600

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $100,000 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and experience equity.

Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments and develop individualized behavior intervention plans to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Supervise behavior technicians and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor progress and ensure effective, compassionate care.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field and current BCBA certification. Candidates must be licensed as a Behavior Analyst in New Jersey and be fluent in both English and Spanish.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Functional Behavior AssessmentClinical supervisionData analysisTreatment planningBehavioral assessmentStaff trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationCaregiver supportEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bilingual Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Children's Specialized ABA a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,614 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New Jersey, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (51 salary observations; 166 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, 78% are remote, 24% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Princeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$801k≈ 8.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,456/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.2
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Trenton-Princeton, NJ 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 Children's Specialized ABA

Benefits & Perks

Fully paid medical insurance (employee-only)
$700 device stipend
Low billable hour requirement (25/week)
Additional $80-$90/hour bonus for hours beyond weekly goal
Flexible schedule within 9am-5pm
Up to 19 paid days off in first year
Company-paid life insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)