Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Albany/Schenectady/Troy

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$90k

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Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — Full-Time
  • $80,000–$90,000 annually | In-Home Services
  • Albany, Schenectady & Troy, NY

Build your career while helping children develop meaningful skills in their everyday environments. Patterns Behavioral Services is hiring a full-time BCBA to provide in-home ABA services and support the families and Behavior Technicians who make progress possible.

This position serves clients across Albany, Schenectady, and Troy. Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client homes throughout all three areas.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized, data-driven treatment plans.
  • Oversee ABA services, monitor progress, and adjust treatment to meet each client’s needs.
  • Train, supervise, and coach Behavior Technicians to deliver effective, compassionate care.
  • Provide practical caregiver training that helps families build skills into daily routines.
  • Partner with the Clinical Director on clinical quality, staff development, and program growth.
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.

What You’ll Bring

  • Current BCBA certification and a master’s degree in a related field.
  • At least two years of experience in ABA.
  • Experience conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and using data to guide care.
  • Knowledge of Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and individualized ABA interventions.
  • Strong communication, organization, and clinical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel between client homes across Albany, Schenectady, and Troy.

About Patterns

Patterns Behavioral Services provides in-home, center-based, and school-based ABA services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our work centers on individualized care, collaboration with families, and supporting the clinicians and technicians who deliver services.

Ready to make an impact across the Capital Region? Apply today.

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  • Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
  • At least 3 years of experience in ABA; 5 or more years preferred.
  • Experience supervising, coaching, and developing Behavior Technicians.
  • Knowledge and practical experience with Discrete Trial Training (DTT).

Experience conducting behavioral assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and using data to guide clinical decisions.

Strong problem-solving and clinical judgment, with the ability to consider client, family, and team needs when making decisions.

  • A collaborative, motivated approach with strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to provide in-home services throughout Albany, Schenectady, and Troy.
  • Support from a team of clinical directors with over 20 years of experience
  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • 401K plan
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement and Paid Drive Time
  • Fingerprinting reimbursement
  • Flexible schedules
  • Professional growth and career development opportunities
  • Access to National University with 15% discounted rates towards coursework
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (available to all employees)
  • Employee Referral Program

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct behavioral assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and oversee the delivery of ABA services. They are also responsible for training and supervising Behavior Technicians while providing support to families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current BCBA certification and a master's degree in a related field. At least three years of experience in ABA and the ability to travel to client homes are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningStaff supervisionData-driven decision making

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New York, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (56 salary observations; 146 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,710 salary observations; 5,648 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 42 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% are remote, 36% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
New York vs national$95k median in New York$92k nationally (+3%)56 state / 1,710 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in New York67 active2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 67% remote · 36% no call · 86% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,232 in the last 30 days711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.3% 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Patterns Behavioral Services

Individual and Family Services
Lynnwood, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401K plan
Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
Paid Holidays
Mileage reimbursement and Paid Drive Time
Fingerprinting reimbursement
Flexible schedules
Professional growth opportunities

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.