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Director of ABA Services (BCBA certified)

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$50-$70/hr

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Part-Time

Bellevue / Bothell & Greater Eastside, WA

$50–$70/hour | W-2 Employee | Flexible Part-Time Schedule

Cole Academy is growing our ABA services in Washington, and we're looking for a part-time BCBA who wants meaningful clinical work, flexibility, and the opportunity to help us bring high-quality ABA services to more families throughout the Bellevue/Bothell and surrounding areas.

This is a part-time W-2 employee position—not a contractor/1099 role.

Initially, this position will focus primarily on direct BCBA services with patients and families. As our Washington ABA program grows, the role may expand to include additional clinical responsibilities such as RBT supervision, mentorship, treatment oversight, and leadership opportunities.

Services may be provided in the home, community, at a Cole location, or through a combination of settings, depending on patient need.

What You'll Want to Know First

  • $50–$70/hour based on experience
  • Part-time W-2 employment
  • Flexible schedule based on your availability and patient needs
  • Strong need for afternoon and after-school availability
  • Primarily direct BCBA services initially
  • In-home, community and/or center-based opportunities
  • Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travel
  • Opportunity to increase hours and responsibilities as Washington ABA services grow
  • Experienced clinical leadership and BCBA support
  • Free CEU opportunities through Cole Academy
  • Family-owned and clinician-led since 2001
  • Collaborate with Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapists
  • A true Patient First culture

Where We're Growing

Current and Developing Patient Needs Include

Bellevue

  • Bothell
  • Kirkland
  • Redmond
  • Everett
  • Lake Stevens
  • Snohomish
  • Monroe
  • Mercer Island and surrounding communities

Our goal is to build schedules thoughtfully around patient needs, clinician availability, and geographic area whenever possible.

We know Washington traffic is real, and we want to avoid creating schedules that require unnecessary travel across large service areas.

What This Role May Include

Initially, your role will focus largely on direct BCBA-level services, including:

  • Conducting behavioral assessments and reassessments
  • Developing individualized treatment plans
  • Providing direct ABA treatment when clinically appropriate
  • Analyzing patient data and modifying programming
  • Providing caregiver training and support
  • Completing required clinical documentation
  • Collaborating with families and other members of the patient's care team
  • Supporting skill acquisition, behavior reduction, independence, communication, and meaningful quality-of-life goals
  • Collaborating with Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy professionals when appropriate

As our Washington program grows, opportunities may expand to include:

  • RBT supervision
  • Clinical mentorship
  • Staff training
  • Treatment oversight
  • Program development
  • Leadership opportunities

At Cole, growth should happen thoughtfully. We're focused on building a strong clinical foundation first and expanding responsibilities as patient and staffing needs develop.

Who We're Looking For

You May Be a Great Fit If You

  • Hold current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
  • Hold or are eligible to obtain the appropriate Washington State credential/licensure
  • Have experience working with children with autism and developmental differences
  • Enjoy direct clinical work with patients and families
  • Are comfortable working independently while still valuing collaboration and clinical support
  • Communicate well with families and other professionals
  • Are organized and able to manage documentation and clinical responsibilities
  • Believe in ethical, individualized ABA
  • Have reliable transportation for community and in-home services when applicable

Why COLE?

Cole Health has been family-owned and clinician-led since 2001.

Our Culture Is Built Around

Patient First | Integrity | Heart of Service | Faith & Hope

Cole already serves Washington families through pediatric therapy services, and we're excited to thoughtfully expand ABA services within those communities.

You'll have the opportunity to join an established pediatric organization while helping shape a growing ABA program from the ground up.

Flexible Part-Time Can Actually MEAN Flexible

Whether you're looking for a few consistent afternoons each week, a 10–15 hour schedule, 20+ hours as patient demand grows, or a part-time role that could evolve into something larger—we'd like to talk.

We're interested in learning what schedule, geographic area, and type of clinical work fit you best and seeing whether that aligns with the families we are preparing to serve.

If you're looking for meaningful BCBA work without committing to a traditional full-time schedule, we'd love to connect.

Apply today and come experience the Cole Difference.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves conducting behavioral assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing direct ABA therapy to patients. As the program grows, responsibilities will expand to include RBT supervision, staff training, and clinical leadership.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and be eligible for Washington State licensure. Experience working with children with autism and developmental differences is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral assessmentTreatment planningData analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #6 of 10 employers hiring contract/1099 Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Washington, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$106k (18 salary observations; 35 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,804 salary observations; 5,894 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$146kApplied Behavior Analysis median $177k (middle half $156k–$187k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Washington vs national$106k median in Washington$92k nationally (+15%)18 state / 1,804 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Washington19 active2,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 26% no call · 80% 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
Confidential Employer#6 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Behavior Analyst Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

47 jobs · 18 employers
12
<$100k
8
$100k-110k
15
$110k-120k
9
$120k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
76%
Loan repayment
56%
Relocation assistance
38%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Quality Associate, Traveler (BCBA) (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group · Phoenix, Arizona

$92k-$164k
#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
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,585 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
Free CEU opportunities
W-2 employee

Living in Bellevue

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.23M
Typical market rent
$2,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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