Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$177K–$208K /yr
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Job Description
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Department: BCBA
- Employment Type: Part Time
- Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
- Compensation: $85.00 - $100.00 / hour
Description
Why BCBAs Choose Blue Jay ABA
At Blue Jay ABA, we believe that exceptional clinical care begins with exceptional clinicians. Our BCBAs are at the heart of everything we do. They are the clinical leaders who guide our RBTs, partner with families, and make a lasting difference in the lives of the children we serve.
Because of that, we are committed to creating an environment where you have the support, resources, and respect you deserve so you can focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding care.
We recognize that strong clinical leadership is the foundation of quality ABA services. That's why we intentionally build our organization around supporting our BCBAs.
You'll be part of a team where your expertise is trusted, your clinical judgment is valued, and your contributions are genuinely appreciated. We keep caseloads manageable, encourage open communication, and foster a culture where every BCBA has a voice.
You should never feel like you're practicing alone. Our leadership team and administrative staff work alongside you to remove barriers, respond quickly, and provide the support you need to be successful.
What You Can Expect
- Accessible and engaged clinical leadership
- A highly responsive administrative team that handles the details so you can focus on clinical care
- Ongoing mentorship, collaboration, and professional development
- A workplace where your clinical recommendations are respected and encouraged
- The resources and support needed to help your RBTs succeed
Great outcomes happen when clinicians feel connected. We create opportunities for our BCBAs to collaborate, problem-solve, and learn from one another through regular clinical discussions, peer support, and shared expertise.
When our BCBAs thrive, our RBTs receive better guidance, our families receive better care, and our clients achieve better outcomes. That belief is at the center of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments and reassessments
- Create individualized treatment plans
- Provide supervision and support to BTs/RBTs
- Conduct Parent Training sessions
- Develop and monitor data collection for all treatment goals
Coordinate Care with Other Professionals
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in ABA and related fields.
- Promote and maintain a healthy work-life balance for all team members
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Continued CEU credits
- Referral program
Requirements
The candidate must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They are expected to stay current with the latest research and best practices in the field of ABA.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Blue Jay ABA a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,648 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (118 salary observations; 489 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, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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