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BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Laurel Heights Hospital is seeking a BCBA (BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST) (FULL-TIME). Join our talented team of professionals as we work to provide the most effective treatment utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Commensurate with Education and Experience

  • Full comprehensive benefits package offered to full-time employees including health, vision, dental, life, retirement, short-term/long-term disability, and supplemental insurance.
  • Employee assistance program and employee perks network included.
  • Full-time hours (40/week) guaranteed!
  • Professional development and growth opportunities!
  • Exciting and fast-paced work environment with supportive supervisory team!

Opportunity to positively impact the lives of those significantly impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders seeking treatment at Laurel Heights from all over the United States!

Qualifications

  • ## Experience in a residential facility a plus

BCBA Responsibilities

  • Assessment: Conducts a minimum of 2 comprehensive assessments to identify the client's needs and goals. (FBA as needed)
  • Plan Development: Creates individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
  • Supervision: Supervises RBTs, providing training, guidance, and ongoing support.
  • Data Analysis: Regularly reviews and analyzes data to measure client progress and adjust plans. o Collects graphed behavioral Data from RBT and interprets data for medical chart using Interpretive Data Document
  • Provide Weekly Parent Trainings and Document findings into medical Chart
  • Lead Treatment Team meetings with all updates
  • Weekly meetings with RBT and Social worker to collaborate on Treatment 3x weekly
  • Quarterly Fidelity Checks

Experience

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly autism.
  • Knowledge of special education practices and principles.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology related to behavioral health.
  • Proficient in conducting diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
  • Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Minimum of a master's degree in applied Behavior Analysis

Certified and maintain credentialing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a BCBA in good standing. must have/obtain license

The ideal candidate has exceptional oral and written communication skills; legible handwriting; ability to maintain information as highly confidential; telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face; familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred; skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the organization; skills in prioritizing and in managing time; problem-solving skills; use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for staff and patients; empathy toward children and adolescents; basic knowledge of child growth and development preferred; experience working with children with autism; skill in following behavioral plans necessary; able to respond to children/adolescents in a consistent and caring manner, consistent in maintaining professional boundaries; willingness to seek supervision in this regard when necessary.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Parent TrainingTreatment PlanningTime Management

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Georgia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (68 salary observations; 219 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,395 salary observations; 4,936 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, 56% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 24 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
85%
Sign-on bonus
70%
Loan repayment
42%
Relocation assistance
42%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,648 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UHS

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package (health, vision, dental, life, retirement, short-term/long-term disability, supplemental insurance)
Employee assistance program
Employee perks network
Full-time hours (40/week) guaranteed
Professional development and growth opportunities