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April ABA
Cincinnati, Ohio

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

About April ABA

April ABA is a clinician-owned, clinician-operated organization dedicated to supporting high-quality behavioral services for individuals with autism. As a female- and veteran-led company, our mission is to build strong clinical systems that allow clinicians to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care and meaningful outcomes for clients and their families.

We are seeking a collaborative, clinically driven Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who values ethical practice, progressive approaches to behavior analysis, and interdisciplinary teamwork. The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and helping advance the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We have openings Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio.

What We Offer

Clinician-Focused Support: Our operational systems are designed to support both the personal and professional needs of our clinicians, promoting long-term career satisfaction and work-life balance.

Operational Excellence: Directors and administrative team members focus on systems management, performance support, and organizational processes, allowing clinicians to devote more time to clinical care and client outcomes.

Business Transparency: We believe clinicians should understand the business aspects of healthcare. Organizational data and performance metrics are shared transparently to help staff develop business acumen and make informed decisions.

Transparent Caseload Management: Our unique caseload model considers diagnostic complexity, environmental factors, and family needs when assigning and adjusting cases.

  • Caseloads are reviewed regularly based on client progress and treatment variables.
  • Adjustments are made collaboratively between the clinician and supervisor.
  • Clinicians have visibility into caseload expectations and can proactively plan for changes.

Benefits & Perks

  • Unlimited PTO to support a healthy work-life balance and personal well-being.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and additional employee benefits.
  • Employee referral bonus program that rewards team members for referring qualified candidates to join our growing team.
  • Paid holidays with prorated billable expectations.
  • Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to discuss clinical and ethical topics professionally and respectfully.
  • Commitment to professional humility and collaborative practice.
  • Ability to foster a positive, psychologically safe work environment.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to proactively seek support and communicate needs effectively.
  • Solid foundational clinical skills and awareness of professional boundaries and scope of competence.
  • Developing or established operational and leadership capabilities.
  • Strong supervision, coaching, and mentorship skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments, reassessments, and authorization requests in accordance with insurance, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

  • Meet established billable service expectations.
  • Provide supervision, training, and performance feedback to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in accordance with BACB and organizational standards.
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable BACB Ethics Code requirements.

Implement evidence-based clinical practices and organizational standards, including those established by leading organizations such as CASP and BHCOE.

Develop strong collaborative relationships with caregivers and provide education on treatment implementation and progress.

Coordinate care and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary providers and stakeholders.

Participate in regular clinical supervision and case review meetings with leadership to discuss client progress and treatment planning.

If you are seeking a clinician-centered organization that values transparency, ethical practice, professional growth, and sustainable work-life balance, we encourage you to apply and learn more about opportunities with April ABA.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments, reassessments, and authorization requests while maintaining compliance with BACB standards. Provide supervision, training, and performance feedback to Registered Behavior Technicians to ensure high-quality client outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCaregiver educationData analysisRegulatory compliance

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Ohio, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (24 salary observations; 46 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,286 salary observations; 4,939 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, 26% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 26 employers

9
<$100k
17
$100k-120k
10
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
98%
CME allowance
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
75%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
30%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Remote)

Above and Beyond Therapy · Maryland

$65-$75/hr
#2

BCBA – Clinical Supervisor

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center · Riverside, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

VIRTUAL BCBA - BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

$65-$70/hr
#4

Lead BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Columbia, MD

$105k–$145k
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,550 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About April ABA

Mental Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
Employee referral bonus program
Paid holidays
Ongoing professional development and continuing education