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Scranton, Pennsylvania

Per Diem Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

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Listed compensation

$53.00Hourly

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Scranton - Scranton, PA, Salary Range: $53.00Hourly, To provide clinical direction of services to a child, youth or young adult, develop and revise the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), oversight of the implementation of the ITP and consultation with a child’s, youth’s or young adult’s treatment team regarding the ITP.

For BA position – requires application of ABA based assessments and interventions and the development of behavior plans which include teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABA’s and other relevant stakeholders.

Responsible to provide clinical treatment as indicated in the child, youth or young adult’s ITP across assigned caseload for hours indicated monthly.

Responsible for utilizing applicable evidence based assessment and treatment protocols and intervention to address presenting problems across targeted goals and objectives.

Responsible for identifying resources and clinical problems that require other professionals and or service entities and collaborating with ABA Clinical Director to assist the client with access.

Responsible for providing clinical support and guidance to treatment members which includes training on specific concepts and interventions in order to transfer skill. Responsible to maintain consistent and effective communication across team members and document communication.

Responsible for independent management of time, schedule and coordination of team members when necessary.

Responsible for timely and accurate completion of encounter forms and clinical documentation in the Electronic Health System to confirm the completion of scheduled appointments within the stated time frames of the Department.

Responsible for maintaining client records in accordance with good clinical practice, scheduling, and sharing periodic treatment conferences for each child to the treatment team.

Responsible for completing and generating client assessments and treatment plan reports that are in the agency format written with clinical efficacy and accuracy. Responsible to be the coordinating person for each child’s treatment plan including ensuring regular updates and the quality of each report.

Responsible for maintaining competency within scope of practice via continuing education and supervision as scheduled by the ABA Clinical Director.

Qualifications

Be a Licensed Psychologist, Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Behavior Specialist (LBS) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CNRP) AND have a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis Other: Current FBI Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Check, Valid Driver’s License. Other: Must be able to pass a Pre-employment Physical and Drug Test.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical direction and oversight for individualized treatment plans for children and youth. Conduct ABA-based assessments, develop behavior plans, and provide clinical support to the treatment team.

Requirements

Requires a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and a professional license such as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LBS, or CNRP. Candidates must also pass background checks, including FBI and child abuse clearances.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisBehavior AssessmentBehavior InterventionCase ManagementClinical SupervisionTreatment PlanningEvidence-based PracticeTime ManagementClinical Assessment

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (78 salary observations; 282 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,561 salary observations; 5,857 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $125k (middle half $106k–$160k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$92k median in Pennsylvania$92k nationally (−1%)78 state / 1,561 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Pennsylvania136 active2,439 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 65% remote · 28% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,186 in the last 30 days574 the 30 days before (+107%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 20 employers
4
<$95k
1
$105k
13
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 20 employers
CME allowance
87%
401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
30%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Scranton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,346/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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