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First Children Services
Pottstown, Pennsylvania

2642-Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$86k

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Full time/Exempt

Location: Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Compensation Range: $80,000-$86,000/annually (base)

Bonus Eligible

Our robust, performance-based bonus program may significantly increase total compensation and is designed to reward clinical excellence and productivity.

Final compensation is determined based on multiple factors, including the number of billable hours the clinician maintains, years of relevant experience, certification status, demonstrated clinical competencies, and geographic location.

Note: This position is posted as full-time. Compensation will be adjusted accordingly if a part-time schedule is requested and approved.

Reports to: PA State and Regional Directors

Position Summary

The BCBA conducts functional behavioral assessments and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results. The BCBA designs and supervises behavioral analytic interventions.

The BCBA is able to effectively develop and implement appropriate assessment and interventions methods for use across multiple environments and for a range of cases. The BCBA seeks the consultation of more experienced practitioners where necessary.

The BCBA teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis. BCBAs supervise the work of the ABA therapists on their teams.

Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with all instructional treatment team
  • Provide consultation within the schools in conjunction with administrators, child study team members, teachers and other school personnel
  • Participate in family meetings and conduct parent trainings
  • Provide interactive therapeutic solutions to extinguish or minimize maladaptive behaviors
  • Conduct behavior analysis to develop a functional, individualized behavioral program
  • Provide direct training and supervision to clinical support team
  • Manage client data

Team

This role will be part of the clinical team, reporting to PA State and Regional Directors.

Basic Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology, special education, or related field
  • Active BCBA Certification
  • LBS Licensure (PA)
  • Strong interpersonal and documentation skills
  • 2+ years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum
  • Conduct functional Behavioral Assessments
  • Create programs and Behavior Intervention plans.
  • Complete skill assessments: ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP and AFLS
  • Provide parent training.
  • Practical support and leadership skills

Benefits

Our benefit package for full-time associates includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, and employee referral bonus plan. Part‑time employees receive a more limited benefits offering consistent with their eligibility as outlined by company policies.

Who We Are

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency 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.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com [recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com].

In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA conducts functional behavioral assessments and designs, supervises, and implements behavioral analytic interventions across multiple environments. They also provide consultation to school personnel, manage client data, and supervise ABA therapists.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field, along with active BCBA certification and PA LBS licensure. At least 2 years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data managementClinical documentationInterpersonal skillsABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 18% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Pottstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,835/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
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.

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

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance
Short & long-term disability
EAP and discount plans
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Paid holidays