Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

ABC•Port Arthur, TX

2d•$84,000 - $119,000•Onsite

About The Position

Action Behavior Centers (ABC) is hiring a full-time, permanent, in-center Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to autistic children. The role offers a typical caseload of five to six children, with a maximum of eight, and a Monday–Friday daytime schedule. Total compensation is $84,000 to $119,000 per year, with additional earning potential tied to center size, mentoring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and supervising assigned trainees. The package combines base salary, performance and mentorship bonuses, and potential long-term ownership upon promotion to Senior BCBA. BCBAs assess children, set individualized goals with families, deliver child-centered treatment, supervise and mentor RBTs, and collaborate with families to monitor progress. The position includes peer collaboration and professional development guided by clinical leaders. Remote work from home may be available up to three days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days annually. ABC provides compassionate, individualized autism services, including diagnostic support, early intensive behavioral intervention, parent training, and school readiness programs. The organization describes a career path from BCBA through senior and clinical leadership roles, and offers clinical training, continuing education, research collaboration, and a range of compensation, time-off, health, family, and wellness benefits.

Requirements

Master's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or education.
Active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), plus licensure in applicable states.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, squat, kneel, and remain active during sessions.
Patience and empathy when working with young children.
Ability to lead and multitask to keep children safe and engaged.
Value teamwork and supporting others across the center or region.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CentralReach.

Responsibilities

Set individualized, evidence-based goals in collaboration with families following a thorough assessment.
Deliver high-quality ABA treatment in a positive, child-centered environment, using play-based strategies where appropriate.
Supervise and mentor RBTs to support consistent, compassionate care.
Collaborate with families to track progress and celebrate growth.
Participate in peer collaboration and professional development guided by ABC's clinical leaders.
Provide supervision hours to RBTs pursuing a master's degree in behavior analysis, as applicable.
Support trainees assigned to the role, as applicable.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, performance bonuses, mentorship bonuses, and long-term ownership eligibility upon promotion to Senior BCBA.
Uncapped monthly performance bonuses starting at 26 hours of treatment delivery per week.
Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, depending on location and start date.
Mentorship bonuses for providing supervision hours to RBTs pursuing a master's degree in behavior analysis.
Certification bonuses for teammates who earn certification under the employee's supervision.
Relocation packages.
401(k) with company match.
Work from home up to three days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year.
29 days off in the first year, including holidays, PTO, CEU days, and flex days.
No non-compete agreements.
Training and development in evidence-based ABA, including Dr. Gregory Hanley's compassionate care training.
At least 10 no-cost in-house CEUs annually, outside training course funds, and two paid CEU days.
Annual student loan repayment assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA options.
Up to $3,000 in maternity and paternity financial assistance, plus short-term disability options that can equal eight weeks of paid leave.
First Stop Health virtual care for the employee and up to seven household members.
Calm membership for the employee and family.
DoorDash DashPass.
Milk Stork breast milk shipping while traveling.
SNOO smart sleeper for new parents.