Earn Approximately $52,000–$86,400+ Per Year
Full-Time Position | 1,152 Scheduled Hours Annually Billable Rate: $50–$75/hour
Looking for a BCBA position where you can focus on clinical care instead of supervising behavior technicians?
Thrive ABA Therapy is seeking an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with at least five years of post-certification BCBA experience who is passionate about providing high-quality, individualized ABA therapy to young autistic children and their families.
Unlike traditional ABA providers, Thrive ABA Therapy operates a Direct BCBA Model. We do not employ Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) or Certified Behavior Technicians (CBTs). Every child receives services directly from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, allowing you to focus on meaningful clinical work, develop strong relationships with families, and provide individualized treatment.
Thrive ABA Therapy is a woman-owned small business serving families throughout King County. We believe BCBAs should have the opportunity to practice ABA the way they were trained: providing direct therapy, collaborating with families, and creating meaningful outcomes for children.
Why Experienced BCBAs Choose Thrive
- Direct BCBA-delivered services only
- No RBT or CBT supervision responsibilities
- Smaller, manageable caseloads
- Clinical autonomy and professional trust
- Flexible scheduling
- Strong relationships with families
- Supportive leadership
- Quality of care prioritized over productivity quotas
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a local ABA practice
Compensation Expected Full-Time Annual Compensation: Approximately $52,000–$84,600+
Thrive BCBAs are hourly employees with a consistent annual schedule of 1,152 hours, providing predictable full-time employment while maintaining the flexibility of an hourly compensation structure.
Compensation includes:
- Billable clinical services: $50–$75 per hour
- Paid non-billable administrative time: at a lower rate
Paid administrative time includes:
- Driving between clients
- Prepping materials
- Completing session notes
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
All employees are eligible for:
- 401(k)
- Paid sick leave
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
- Company laptop and therapy materials
Position Responsibilities
The BCBA will:
- Provide direct one-on-one ABA therapy in home and community settings
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Create and modify ABA programming based on client progress
- Collect and analyze treatment data
- Provide caregiver coaching and training
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, and other professionals
- Complete clinical documentation and insurance requirements
- Monitor progress and make data-based treatment decisions
Minimum QualificationsRequired:
- Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
- Washington State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-certification BCBA experience
- Experience independently managing ABA cases from assessment through treatment implementation
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Reliable transportation
Preferred:
- Experience providing in-home ABA therapy
- Experience working with young autistic children
- Strong caregiver coaching skills
- Experience working independently in natural environments
Who This Position Is Perfect For
This position is a great fit for an experienced BCBA who:
- Wants to spend more time providing direct clinical care and less time supervising technician teams
- Enjoys developing meaningful relationships with children and families
- Values individualized, compassionate, evidence-based ABA therapy
- Is confident working independently and making clinical decisions
- Appreciates autonomy while still being part of a supportive team
- Believes caregiver collaboration is essential to successful outcomes
- Wants to practice ABA in natural environments, including homes, schools, and community settings
Who This Position May Not Be The Right Fit For
This position may not be the right fit if you are looking for:
- A traditional ABA model focused on supervising a large team of RBTs
- A role primarily centered around technician management
- A highly corporate environment with multiple layers of clinical oversight
- A clinic-only position with limited family involvement
- A position where productivity numbers are prioritized over individualized client care
Schedule & Service Area
Full-Time Schedule:
- 1,152 scheduled hours annually
- Flexible scheduling
- Primarily daytime and after-school availability based on client needs
Service Areas Include:
- Renton
- Kent
- Auburn
- Maple Valley
- Mercer Island
- Seattle
- Surrounding King County communities
Join Thrive ABA Therapy
At Thrive ABA Therapy, we believe exceptional ABA therapy starts with exceptional clinicians.
If you are an experienced BCBA who wants the freedom to focus on meaningful clinical work, build lasting relationships with families, and practice ABA in a supportive environment, we would love to meet you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
