Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst - 5K Bonus and Performance bonus
Listed compensation
$90k-$130k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Vision insurance
- Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Able Autism Therapy Services
- Sandy Springs, GA 30350
- Full-Time | Hybrid
- $90,000–$130,000/year
About the Opportunity
Able Autism Therapy Services is seeking a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing clinic in Sandy Springs.
We're building a clinician-first environment where BCBAs have a voice, caseloads remain manageable, and quality of care comes before volume. This is an opportunity to join us early, help shape the clinical culture, and grow into future leadership as the center expands.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- $90,000–$130,000 annual salary
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Manageable caseload of 6–8 clients
- 27 billable hours per week
- Earn an additional $40 per billable hour above 27
- Hybrid flexibility
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan with company matching
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Growth opportunity toward Clinical Director
- Supportive leadership focused on autonomy and work-life balance
What You'll Do
Conduct behavioral and skills assessments, including FBAs and assessments such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, and PEAK.
- Develop and oversee individualized ABA treatment plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Analyze client data and adjust programming based on progress and clinical needs.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to RBTs.
- Partner with parents and caregivers through ongoing training and collaboration.
- Maintain high standards of clinical quality, documentation, ethics, and BACB compliance.
- Help foster a positive, collaborative clinical culture as our Sandy Springs center grows.
What We're Looking For
- Current BCBA certification in good standing.
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
- Georgia licensure or eligibility for licensure.
- Experience providing ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience supervising RBTs preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required payer credentialing.
Ready for Your Next Step?
If you're looking for a BCBA role with smaller caseloads, clinical autonomy, hybrid flexibility, supportive leadership, and an opportunity to grow with a new center, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today to learn more about joining Able Autism Therapy Services in Sandy Springs.
Able Autism Therapy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Flexible work from home options available.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead BCBA will develop and oversee individualized ABA treatment plans while conducting behavioral assessments and analyzing client data. They will also provide clinical guidance and mentorship to RBTs while collaborating with caregivers to ensure high standards of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current BCBA certification and a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology. Experience providing ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and eligibility for Georgia licensure are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Georgia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (104 salary observations; 265 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,901 salary observations; 6,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$130k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $103k (middle half $100k–$108k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Georgia vs national | $99k median in Georgia | $92k nationally (+7%)104 state / 1,901 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$114k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Georgia | 111 active | 2,502 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 54% remote · 38% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia healthcare professional listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 14% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,242 in the last 30 days | 610 the 30 days before (+104%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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