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PLS Therapy Services
Jacksonville, Florida

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

BCBANo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$41/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

PLS has been serving children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder in our 5,000+ square foot area learning center since 2017. We are looking for a dedicated BCaBA to join our clinical team. You will play a vital role in supervising RBTs, refining treatment plans, and ensuring our clients receive the highest quality care. You will work closely with our BCBAs to grow your clinical skills while taking on leadership responsibilities.

Apply today and join our team of ethical and supportive professionals!

Essential Functions of the BCaBA Position

  • Serve as a vital part of a treatment team to make a big difference for children and their families
  • Instruct, motivate, and assist clients to learn using play and other naturalistic activities
  • Work with supervising BCBAs to implement learning interventions
  • Collect data for intervention analysis
  • Document progress on goals and other clinical documentation for patient records
  • Provide 1:1 and group supervision to RBTs to ensure treatment fidelity
  • Update and modify behavior intervention plans
  • Update and modify treatment plans
  • Assist in performing functional assessments and skills-based assessments
  • Assist in parent training sessions with the BCBA
  • Service as a leader within the Clinic and in the service locations.

Qualifications

  • Active BCaBA Certification in good standing with the BACB
  • A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload
  • Experience working with children/individuals with disabilities
  • Positive attitude, ability to work in a team and passion for making a difference

Why Work for PLS

Daytime clinic hours with ongoing training and support for professional development. We have evening and in-home opportunities as well.

  • Locally owned and operated by a BCBA dedicated to a unique company culture
  • Clinical support from multiple BCBAs
  • Professional Development and Growth

Benefits

Manageable Caseloads- We prioritize quality of care

Fieldwork Opportunities

We encourage aspiring behavior analysts to apply as we offer support, training and a well-rounded supervision experience

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Work Location

In person- Clinic, Home, Community, and School/Daycare

Key Responsibilities

The BCaBA will supervise RBTs, refine treatment plans, and ensure high-quality care for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They will also assist in functional assessments, collect intervention data, and provide leadership within the clinical team.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningData collectionTeam collaborationCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) at PLS Therapy Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,595 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Florida, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (54 salary observations; 164 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,591 salary observations; 5,623 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, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,595 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Florida vs national$89k median in Florida$92k nationally (−4%)54 state / 1,591 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Florida89 active2,631 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 34% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,595 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$79k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 23 employers
10
<$100k
8
$100k-110k
13
$110k-120k
9
$120k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
74%
CME allowance
74%
Loan repayment
48%
Relocation assistance
43%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Early Intervention BCBA

Elevation Autism Center · Kennesaw, Georgia

$80k-$133k
#2

Clinical Director - BCBA

Atlanta Autism Center · Covington, Georgia

$110k-$130k
#3

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Remote 10-99

$120k-$130k
#4

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

$93k-$127k
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,595 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Training
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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