Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$78k-$96k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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About Us
Coastal Pediatric Therapies, part of the Cicero Therapies Family of Practices, is currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team in Savannah, GA. We are dedicated to supporting children and their families in reaching goals and building skills and behaviors in the most meaningful and motivating ways.
Comprehensive Care
At Cicero Therapies, we provide comprehensive pediatric care through a collaborative team of Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech Therapists (ST), Physical Therapists (PT), Mental Health (MH) professionals, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures holistic care, allowing children to communicate, engage, and play.
Expert Partnerships
We are proud to partner with renowned experts in the field. We collaborate closely with Dr. Greg Hanley to ensure our practices are informed by the latest research and best practices in ABA therapy.
Career Pathways
We offer clear career paths for BCBAs in clinical, administrative, and research roles. Whether you aspire to advance clinically, take on leadership responsibilities, or contribute to cutting-edge research, Coastal Pediatric Therapies provides the support and opportunities to grow professionally.
Administrative Support
Our dedicated administrative staff handles all scheduling, referrals, and authorizations, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care to your clients. We also ensure ethical caseload requirements for our BCBAs and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
Position Responsibilities
Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments (e. g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, ABAS-3, caregiver interviews, behavior observations) with support from RBTs.
- Provide direct treatment as needed.
- Provide frequent supervision and direction to supervisees.
- Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments, individual treatment plans, and weekly progress updates.
- Participate in our mentorship network as either a mentee or mentor.
- Provide education and training for caregivers.
- Collaborate with other therapists (OT, PT, SLP)
- Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain documentation and collect and monitor data.
- Maintain an ABA caseload in our Spartanburg center.
- Work with practicum students.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications
Board Certification (candidates who have completed graduate coursework and fieldwork supervision requirements are encouraged to apply)
Master’s Degree
- Experience working with neurodivergent populations (e. g., Autism Spectrum Disorder) or those with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral support needs
- Supervisory experience with RBTs/technicians is preferred.
- Strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress.
- Effective and professional communication skills for education and training of caregivers and supervisees.
Interviews at Coastal Pediatric Therapies
Our interview process is designed to ensure that you feel confident about joining our team. The first step is a video chat with a member of our recruiting team, where you can learn more about the BCBA role and career opportunities at Coastal Pediatric Therapies.
From there, we invite candidates to an in-person interview to meet members of our clinical team and observe a therapy session. By the end of the process, you will have a clear understanding of who we are and how our BCBAs contribute to children's progress.
- We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
- Sincerely,
- The Coastal Pediatric Therapies Team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute
- Savannah, GA 31406 (Required)
- Work Location: In person
Requirements
A Masters or Doctorate degree in ABA or other qualifying degree in accordance with the BACB while maintaining an active national BCBA Certificate is required as is a minimum of 2 or more years experience working with children with autism.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments and provide direct treatment to pediatric clients. They are also responsible for supervising RBTs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Georgia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (93 salary observations; 205 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,950 salary observations; 5,432 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, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $78k–$96k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $95k (middle half $90k–$103k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Georgia vs national | $96k median in Georgia | $92k nationally (+4%)93 state / 1,950 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Georgia | 109 active | 2,638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 32% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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