Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC); Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead ABA services for children and adolescents in Central Pennsylvania. The role covers assessment, treatment planning, supervision, and collaboration with families, schools, and providers.

This field-based position travels across Union, Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia Counties, with Milton as home base. Competitive compensation and a $5,000 sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Active BCBA certification required.
• Active Pennsylvania LBS credential required.
• Experience providing ABA services to children/adolescents preferred.
• Experience supervising BHTs/RBTs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ABA principles and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct FBAs and skills assessments.
• Develop and monitor individualized ABA treatment plans.
• Provide supervision to BHTs and RBTs.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and care teams.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory and payer requirements.
• Travel throughout assigned service areas as needed.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Clinical supervision

Communication

Field travel readiness

Education

Master's degree

BCBA certification

PA LBS credential

Job description

Location: Milton, PA (Home Base) with travel throughout Union, Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia Counties

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Field-Based

Compensation: $60,00 - $75,00 annually based on experience

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

About DTAC

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is a leading behavioral healthcare organization providing residential, community-based, outpatient, autism, and behavioral health services across Pennsylvania. Our mission is to help children, adolescents, and families heal from trauma, build resilience, and achieve lasting success through compassionate, evidence-based care. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing IBHS ABA Program serving children and families throughout Central Pennsylvania. This is an opportunity to work under new leadership while helping shape and grow a community-based ABA program focused on delivering high-quality, individualized behavioral health services.

Position Summary

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for the clinical oversight and delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children and adolescents with behavioral, developmental, and related needs. This position develops and oversees individualized treatment plans, conducts behavioral assessments, provides supervision to assigned BHTs, monitors treatment effectiveness, and collaborates closely with families, schools, caregivers, and treatment team members. This is a mobile, field-based position with Milton serving as the primary home base. The BCBA will provide services throughout Union, Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia Counties. Caseloads are based on authorized service hours, with an average caseload of approximately 10-13 clients, and include responsibility for clinical supervision of assigned BHTs.

Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), skills assessments, and other clinically appropriate evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and regularly evaluate individualized ABA treatment plans.
• Develop measurable goals addressing communication, socialization, adaptive functioning, independence, skill acquisition, and behavior reduction.
• Analyze clinical data and make data-driven treatment decisions.
• Modify treatment procedures and interventions based on client progress and clinical needs.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and recommend adjustments to services when appropriate.
• Ensure treatment recommendations are clinically appropriate, medically necessary, and supported by available data.

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide ongoing clinical supervision and direction to BHTs, RBTs, and other assigned team members.
• Train staff and caregivers on treatment procedures, behavior strategies, data collection methods, and client-specific protocols.
• Provide guidance regarding challenging clinical situations and support staff in implementing treatment plans safely and effectively.
• Ensure supervision requirements are completed in accordance with BACB standards, Pennsylvania regulations, payer requirements, and company policies.
• Support the professional development of supervisees and direct-care staff.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain treatment plans, progress reports, reassessments, and other required clinical documentation.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and collaborate with families, caregivers, schools, and other providers.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Support compliance with IBHS, ABA, BACB, and payer standards.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Active Pennsylvania Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) credential required.
• Experience providing ABA services to children and adolescents preferred.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing treatment plans preferred.
• Experience supervising BHTs, RBTs, or other behavioral health professionals preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-based clinical practice.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients, families, caregivers, and community partners.

What We Offer

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on children, families, and communities throughout Central Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.