Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Action Behavior Centers • Waco, TX

3d • $84,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Action Behavior Centers (ABC) provides evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to autistic children, helping them build communication, social, and independence skills. BCBAs work with caring, collaborative teammates and clinical leaders to support children and families. The role is full-time, permanent, and primarily in-center, with Monday–Friday daytime hours. The average caseload is five to six children, with a maximum of eight. The advertised total compensation is $84,000–$119,000 per year, with potential for additional earnings tied to center size, mentoring RBTs, and supervising assigned trainees.

BCBAs assess children and set individualized, evidence-based goals in collaboration with families; provide high-quality ABA treatment in a positive, child-centered environment; supervise and mentor RBTs; and work with families to track progress and celebrate growth. The position also includes peer collaboration and professional development with ABC’s clinical leaders. Remote work may be available up to three days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year.

ABC describes a career pathway from BCBA through Senior BCBA and clinical leadership roles. The company offers clinical training, continuing education, student loan repayment assistance, and opportunities to collaborate on research and treatment quality. ABC provides medical, dental, and vision plan options, flexible spending and health savings accounts, family support, and other wellness and household perks. The role requires a master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or education, active BCBA certification, applicable state licensure, and the physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, squat, kneel, and remain active during sessions.

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 stay 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 after conducting a thorough assessment.
• Deliver high-quality ABA treatment in a positive, child-centered environment, using play-based strategies where appropriate.
• Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (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.

Benefits

• Total compensation of $84,000–$119,000 per year, with potential additional earnings based on center size, mentoring RBTs, and supervising assigned trainees.
• 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 BCBA’s supervision.
• Relocation packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Up to three work-from-home 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, including compassionate care training in evidence-based ABA.
• At least 10 no-cost, in-house CEUs each year, funds for outside training courses, and two paid CEU days.
• Annual student loan repayment assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision options, plus flexible spending account and health savings account 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.
• Long-term ownership in the company upon promotion to Senior BCBA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level