Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst (PLBA)

Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst (PLBA)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Salary: $55,400–$61,160 annually, based on relevant experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with client sessions scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Initial Training: Daytime availability required during the first 1–2 weeks

Grow Your Clinical Skills. Advance Toward BCBA Certification.

What You Can Expect at The Arc

We recognize the importance of professional development, meaningful clinical work, and a consistent schedule.

Here's what we offer:

• Annual salary of $55,400–$61,160, based on directly relevant experience
• BCBA supervision and opportunities to accrue supervised fieldwork hours
• Monday–Friday schedule with client sessions scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Paid initial and ongoing training to support professional development
• Potential annual wage increases
• Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4% after one year
• Opportunities for career advancement within The Arc
• Collaboration with behavior analysts and interdisciplinary support teams
• The opportunity to help individuals gain independence and develop meaningful life skills

A Track Record of BCBA Success

Individuals who completed supervised fieldwork at The Arc have achieved an 88% first-time pass rate and a 96% overall pass rate on the BCBA examination. The national first-time BCBA examination pass rate was 51% in 2025.

We are committed to helping developing behavior analysts strengthen their clinical skills through practical experience, ongoing feedback, and professional support.

Your Role as a PLBA

You'll help create and oversee individualized behavior programming while collaborating with clients, caregivers, and other professionals.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assess client needs and develop measurable behavior goals and objectives
• Design individualized behavior support plans, skill-acquisition programs, and treatment materials
• Gather and evaluate behavioral data, caregiver feedback, and environmental information
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize, graph, and analyze data to inform treatment decisions
• Monitor client progress and recommend adjustments to behavior programming
• Prepare monthly progress reports with written summaries and supporting graphs
• Provide training and guidance to caregivers and team members responsible for implementing behavior plans
• Collaborate with client teams to promote consistent interventions across settings
• Help individuals generalize learned skills and gradually reduce the level of support needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, client consultations, and ABA training
• Review behavior programming with colleagues to support quality and consistency
• Incorporate feedback and clinical guidance from supervising BCBAs while working toward certification and licensure

Additional position-related training may include CPR and First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, and other required certifications.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Education and Certification

• Current enrollment in an accredited master's program specializing in behavior analysis, education, psychology, or a related field
• Completion of a BACB-approved course sequence
• Eligibility to accrue supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification
• Active pursuit of BCBA certification
• Provisional Missouri Behavior Analyst licensure
• Completion of the required 40-hour online Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training
• Eligibility to complete the RBT initial competency assessment before starting employment

Professional Experience and Skills

• At least one year of professional experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills
• Ability to work a full-time Monday–Friday schedule, with client sessions occurring between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Daytime availability during the first 1–2 weeks of employment for initial training

Make a Difference with The Arc of the Ozarks

The Arc of the Ozarks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives.

Our services focus on helping individuals develop skills, achieve greater independence, and participate meaningfully in their communities.

As part of our ABA team, you'll contribute to that mission while continuing to grow professionally and prepare for the next stage of your career.

Apply Today

If you're a Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst looking for meaningful clinical experience, professional guidance, and opportunities to advance toward BCBA certification, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join our Kansas City team!

Have questions about this opportunity? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

Phone: 417-771-3700
Email: [email protected]

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