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BCBA Recruiting.

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) for pediatric autism centers and home-based therapy.

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The thesis

What this search actually requires.

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) designs behavior plans, supervises RBTs, and manages clinical cases for children and adults with developmental delays. Because there is a severe national BCBA shortage, recruiting them requires highly personalized outreach and clinical credibility.

We run targeted local and remote BCBA recruitment. We map active certified analysts and approach them directly, qualifying them on caseload size, supervisor support, and therapeutic methodologies.

Compensation

BCBA comp ranges in 2026.

Typical 2026 ranges for the BCBA role. Specific comp is benchmarked per engagement against peer companies and the candidate's track record.

  • Staff BCBA base: $85,000–$115,000
  • Lead BCBA / supervisor base: $105,000–$135,000
  • Total compensation typically includes billable hour bonuses and relocation packages
How the search runs

Five steps, end-to-end.

From kickoff to closed offer, run by the senior headhunter you meet on the first call.

  1. Kickoff to define caseload structure, supervisor ratios, and clinic culture

  2. Local and regional certification mapping; passive direct outreach

  3. Shortlist presentation of verified, active BCBAs

  4. Clinic team interviews and methodology alignment

  5. BACB registry check, reference validation, offer, and close

Industries we run this in

Where the BCBA search lives.

The industries where this role profile shows up most often on our desk.

FAQ

BCBA search,
specifically.

The questions hiring leaders ask in the first scoping call.

How do you verify BACB certification status?
We query the BACB registry directly for every candidate before submission to ensure their certification is active and there are no disciplinary marks.
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