Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Albany/Schenectady/Troy
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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 power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in New York | 67 active | 2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 67% remote · 36% no call · 86% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,232 in the last 30 days | 711 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 |
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