BCBA - Baton Rouge, LA
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About The Emerge Center
The Emerge Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children with autism and other developmental disabilities through high-quality ABA, speech-language, educational, and support services. Our mission-driven team works collaboratively to help children reach their fullest potential while supporting families throughout their journey.
Why Choose The Emerge Center?
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Manageable caseloads of approximately 12-15 clients
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team including BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, educators, and support staff
- Opportunities to supervise aspiring BCBAs and contribute to the development of future clinicians
- Paid Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board renewal fees
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Opportunities for advancement and leadership development
- Supportive work environment focused on quality care and work-life balance
- Meaningful work serving children and families in our community
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a BCBA role where you can grow professionally, collaborate with a talented interdisciplinary team, and make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview
The BCBA provides assessment, treatment planning, supervision, and consultation services for children receiving ABA services in both school and clinic settings. The BCBA oversees a team of approximately 6-8 Registered Line Technicians (RLTs), ensuring high-quality, individualized programming that supports meaningful outcomes for children and families.
This role also offers opportunities to supervise aspiring BCBAs, provide mentorship to future clinicians, and help shape the next generation of behavior analysts through Emerge's commitment to professional development and clinical excellence.
- Must pass state and federal background checks.
- Must pass a drug test.
From The Emerge Center's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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