BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST /BCBA
Listed compensation
$100k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
About Mars Premier Care
Mars Premier Care is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our behavioral health team in Newark, New Jersey. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health services that promote positive outcomes, skill development, independence, and an improved quality of life for the individuals and families we serve.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about evidence-based behavioral interventions, clinical excellence, and collaborative care. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, combining remote administrative responsibilities with in-person clinical services as needed.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and other appropriate behavioral assessments.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans.
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and support to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and other behavioral health staff, as applicable.
- Monitor client progress through data collection, analysis, and ongoing evaluation of treatment effectiveness.
Conduct direct observations and provide clinical support in homes, schools, agency settings, and community environments as appropriate.
Train and support parents, caregivers, and staff in implementing behavioral strategies and treatment recommendations.
Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate care and promote positive client outcomes.
Complete clinical assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, reports, and other required documentation accurately and within established deadlines.
- Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and treatment planning discussions.
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with ethical standards, HIPAA requirements, applicable New Jersey regulations, payer requirements, and agency policies.
- Provide staff training, performance feedback, and ongoing clinical recommendations.
- Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and community partners.
- Travel to client locations as needed to provide assessments, supervision, and clinical services.
- Schedule and Flexibility
Mars Premier Care offers a flexible schedule designed to accommodate clinical responsibilities and client needs.
Monday–Friday: Flexible scheduling based on caseload and service requirements.
Some Saturdays: Availability needed periodically for client sessions, assessments, caregiver training, or supervision.
Hybrid Work Environment: A combination of remote documentation, treatment planning, virtual meetings when appropriate, and in-person clinical responsibilities.
Flexible Hours: Work hours coordinated with management based on client schedules, caseload requirements, and agency needs.
Candidates should be comfortable balancing remote administrative tasks with in-person clinical responsibilities.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Active BCBA certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Master’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral interventions, assessment procedures, and treatment planning.
- Experience supervising RBTs or behavioral health staff preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
- Ability to travel to client locations as required.
- Must meet applicable New Jersey credentialing, background-check, and payer enrollment requirements for assigned services.
- What Mars Premier Care Offers
- Flexible scheduling, Monday–Friday, with some Saturdays as needed.
- Hybrid work opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
- Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- PTO(Vacation & Sick Time)
- 401k (Retirement Plan)
- Flexible work from home options available.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to support client progress. They are also responsible for providing clinical supervision to staff and collaborating with families to ensure effective behavioral interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification and a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field. Strong clinical documentation skills and experience in supervising behavioral health staff are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST /BCBA at Mars Premier Care a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,633 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In New Jersey, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (84 salary observations; 212 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,898 salary observations; 5,278 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 45 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% are remote, 33% have no call, 84% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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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