Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Location: Merrillville, Indiana | Adapt For Life

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Benefits Begin on Day 31 | Weekly Pay | 401(k) Matching

Who We Are

At Adapt For Life (AFL), our mission is simple: To positively impact as many lives as possible through exceptional ABA Therapy.

We are a privately owned and operated ABA therapy provider that started in New Albany, Indiana, and has grown to 21 clinics across Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and North Carolina.

We believe exceptional clinical care starts with supporting the professionals who provide it. Our goal is to create an environment where BCBAs feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their learners and families.

Our five Core Values guide everything we do:

• Compassion: "Show You Care"
• Honesty & Integrity: "Do The Right Thing"
• Respect: "Treat Others How They Want To Be Treated"
• Growth Mindset: "Bloom Where You Are Planted"
• Building Relationships: "Make Everyone Feel Like Someone"    

Why join Adapt For Life?

We understand that BCBAs want to focus on what matters most: providing quality clinical care, supporting their teams, and helping learners reach their goals.

At AFL, you'll find:

• Manageable Clinical Caseloads: Caseloads designed with CASP guidelines in mind, typically around 8 learners.
• Onsite Clinical Leadership: Direct support, collaboration, and mentorship from your Clinical Director.
• Clinical Autonomy: An individualized approach to ABA therapy that allows you to make meaningful clinical decisions based on each learner's needs.
• Operational Support: Dedicated Clinic Coordinators and centralized business support teams to assist with scheduling, administrative responsibilities, and day-to-day operations.
• Professional Development: Free internal CEUs through our ACE Provider program, plus additional CEU opportunities through our CASP membership and CentralReach platform.
• Work-from-Home Incentives: Monthly opportunities for additional flexibility based on established performance expectations.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team that values communication, professional growth, and supporting one another. 

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to recognize your experience, clinical contributions, and professional growth.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus paid after completing 300 billable hours.
• Opportunity to earn up to $14,300 annually in additional compensation through performance-based incentives.
• Weekly pay.
• 401(k) matching eligibility after 6 months of employment.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability and life insurance.
• Additional supplemental insurance options.
• Benefits available after 30 days of full-time employment, effective the first of the following month.
• Quarterly benefits open enrollment opportunities.

Paid Time Off & Professional Growth

• 18 paid days off annually.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Paid registration for an approved state conference, with no PTO required to attend.
• Free continuing education opportunities.
• Education Assistance Program offering up to $2,000 per calendar year for eligible full-time employees.

Our Education Assistance Program supports both current students and graduates through tuition reimbursement for approved ABA or behavioral health-related programs or qualifying student loan reimbursement.

Join Our Merrillville Team!

If you're a BCBA looking for an opportunity to grow professionally, receive support from onsite leadership, and make a lasting impact on learners and families, we'd love to connect with you.

At Adapt For Life, you'll be part of a team that believes in doing the right thing, supporting one another, and delivering exceptional ABA therapy.

Apply today and grow your career with Adapt For Life!

The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Clinical Service

1. Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessments and behavioral treatment programs for children, their families, and their community caregivers

2. Manage coordination of case management activities

3. Oversee a caseload of 8 clients or no more than 300 weekly RBT hours, while billing 29 hours per week. Additional salary earnings for 30 or more! 

4. Provide training to parents and caregivers to implement treatment programs

5. Responsible for providing clinical appropriate supervision and training of clinical staff

Consultation Services

1. Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment programs in school, home, and community settings

2. Conduct functional behavior assessments

3. Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, and other clinical/educational personnel

4. Provide staff training as needed

5. Responsible for coordination of home and school communication regarding treatment program

6. Organize, facilitate and lead treatment team meetings

Administrative

1. Effective and timely documentation skills

2. Timely completion all paperwork and phone contacts to caregivers, funding sources, outside agencies and schools (as appropriate) regarding treatment and development of treatment plans, goals, and objective

Professional Conduct

1. Establish effective clinical and ethical relationships with clients and families, and maintain appropriate boundaries

2. Establish and maintain professional and ethical working relationships with staff and in collaborations with funding sources, community agencies, schools, medical practices, and other therapy providers

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel.

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, education / special education, or a related field
• BCBA Certification required or waiting to take BACB examination within 30 days. 
• Current / ability to obtain Behavior Analyst Licensure (if state requires)
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavior disorders
• Experience in behavioral assessment and treatment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with children on the autism spectrum
• Possess a Valid Driver’s license