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Early Autism Services
Portland, Oregon

Lead BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$97k

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Job Description

Early Autism Services (EAS) is currently seeking a Lead BCBA to fill a full-time role to oversee and expand our new center and home-based services in East Portland, OR. EAS is a founder-owned company, providing proactive, personalized ABA therapy for children nationwide.

Our core values are to provide high caliber services through data-driven treatment, supporting each child's potential, promoting teamwork and respect for all individuals. At EAS we pride ourselves in low RBT turnover, competitive compensation, and a strong RBT tenure.

If you are a BCBA with the same beliefs, we welcome you to apply now and join our amazing team!

Benefits

  • Compensation up to 97k annually (including bonuses)
  • Two flex admin days per month
  • Monthly bonuses up to $11,000 annually
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Professional autonomy with support from your clinical directors when needed
  • Free access to extensive continuing education library
  • Client reinforcers provided
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 15 PTO Days
  • 6 paid holidays
  • $350 annual CEU stipend
  • Significant opportunities for career growth
  • University Partnership Discounts Available

BCBA Requirements

  • A BCBA certificate & license (if required in the state of practice)

BCBA Required Experience

  • Working with children with autism: 2 years
  • Applied Behavior Analysis: 2 years
  • Prior BCBA experience

Required Education

  • Master's level degree

AAP/EEO Statement

Early Autism Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead BCBA will oversee and expand center and home-based ABA therapy services in East Portland. They are responsible for providing high-caliber, data-driven treatment while supporting the potential of children with autism.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BCBA certificate and a Master's degree. At least 2 years of experience working with children with autism and prior BCBA experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Autism spectrum disorder treatmentClinical supervisionTeam leadershipCase managementBehavioral interventionStaff developmentTreatment planningClinical oversight

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% are remote, 24% have no call, 90% 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 Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution47 jobs · 15 employers

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<$100k
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$100k-110k
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$110k-120k
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$120k-130k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
98% this job
Sign-on bonus
96% this job
CME allowance
91% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
24% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

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

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Compensation up to 97k annually (including bonuses)
Two flex admin days per month
Monthly bonuses up to $11,000 annually
Relocation assistance available
Professional autonomy with support from clinical directors
Free access to extensive continuing education library
Client reinforcers provided
Health, vision, and dental insurance