Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Merakey•Baton Rouge, LA
•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support its center-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) program at its ABA Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a full-time, on-site role providing services to children ages 2 to 21 diagnosed with autism. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a minimum of 30 billable hours per week. The listed starting salary is $85,000. The BCBA will support children’s ability to succeed by overseeing behavioral programming, completing assessments, providing parent training, and developing client-specific programs. The role also includes other duties as assigned. Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. It reports having more than 8,000 employees and supporting nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Current BCBA certification or eligibility for BCBA certification.
  • Louisiana BCBA licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Support a caseload of children ages 2 to 21 diagnosed with autism.
  • Supervise behavioral technicians implementing programming.
  • Complete assessments.
  • Provide parent training.
  • Develop client-specific programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
  • DailyPay access to earned pay.
  • Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
  • Care.com access for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs for entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
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