How much does a BCBA staffing agency cost?

Posting a BCBA role with Take a Seat People is free and carries no obligation. A fee applies only on a permanent placement you actually hire, agreed in writing before we start. Retained and volume partnerships are priced separately.

How long does it take to hire a BCBA?

A first shortlist is typically with you within ten working days of the scope call. Time to start is usually driven by notice periods and payer credentialing rather than by candidate supply.

Do you place BCBAs nationwide?

Yes, in all 50 states. Every search is scoped against the state's licensure position for behavior analysts and, where relevant, payer credentialing requirements.

What do you need before starting a BCBA search?

Caseload size, supervision ratio, billable or productivity expectation, pay band, setting and locations. Roles missing those take far longer to fill, so we ask for them up front.

Do you cover RBTs and other clinical staff too?

Yes. Alongside BCBAs we recruit BCaBAs, RBTs and BTs, SLPs and SLPAs, OTs and COTAs, licensed therapists, PMHNPs and clinical directors.

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BCBA staffing agency

Hire board certified behavior analysts for ABA and autism services, schools, community mental health and IDD programs. Free to post, fee only if you hire.

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Cost to advertise: Free, no obligation
Coverage: All 50 states
First shortlist: Typically 10 working days

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What does a BCBA staffing agency do, and what does it cost?

A BCBA staffing agency sources, qualifies and places board certified behavior analysts for providers who cannot fill those roles from applications alone. Take a Seat People works on permanent placement: we qualify the caseload, supervision ratio, billable expectation and pay band before the role goes to market, approach certified BCBAs directly in the state you need, and check certification and licensure before anyone reaches your inbox. Advertising a role is free and carries no obligation — a fee applies only on a hire you make, agreed in writing before the search starts.

How a BCBA search runs

01
Scope
Caseload, supervision ratio, billable target, pay band, setting and states. We will say honestly if the package will not compete in that market.
02
Market
A published role page with the pay and caseload on it, plus direct approach into the certified BCBA pool in your state.
03
Screen
BACB certification verified, state licensure position confirmed, drive time and supervision expectations tested before you see anyone.
04
Close
We manage counter-offers, notice periods and payer credentialing so an accepted offer turns into a start.
05
Aftercare
Check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days, fed back into the next search.

States we run BCBA searches in

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BCBA hiring questions

How much does a BCBA staffing agency cost?: Posting a BCBA role with Take a Seat People is free and carries no obligation. A fee applies only on a permanent placement you actually hire, agreed in writing before we start. Retained and volume partnerships are priced separately.
How long does it take to hire a BCBA?: A first shortlist is typically with you within ten working days of the scope call. Time to start is usually driven by notice periods and payer credentialing rather than by candidate supply.
Do you place BCBAs nationwide?: Yes, in all 50 states. Every search is scoped against the state's licensure position for behavior analysts and, where relevant, payer credentialing requirements.
What do you need before starting a BCBA search?: Caseload size, supervision ratio, billable or productivity expectation, pay band, setting and locations. Roles missing those take far longer to fill, so we ask for them up front.
Do you cover RBTs and other clinical staff too?: Yes. Alongside BCBAs we recruit BCaBAs, RBTs and BTs, SLPs and SLPAs, OTs and COTAs, licensed therapists, PMHNPs and clinical directors.

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Post the role free, get a straight read on your market

Five fields. A specialist recruiter comes back with whether the brief is fillable as written, and what would have to change if it is not.

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