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ABA therapy jobs in Atlanta, Georgia

ABA therapy jobs in Atlanta, Georgia include 11 current openings. Compare the role and advertised pay, then apply on the original employer site.

What’s hiring here

11 current openings from 5 employers. Counts reflect the listings below.

BCBA
6
RBT
3
Behavior technician
2
With advertised pay
2

Current openings

11 roles

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  7. Early Intervention BCBA

    Elevation Autism Center

    BCBA
    • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
    • Employment type: Full-time
    Base Salary: $80K–$84K per year
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  10. BCBA - Clinical Assessor

    Apex ABA Therapy

    BCBA
    • Location: Atlanta, GA
    • Work arrangement: Hybrid
    • Employment type: Part-time
    Pay not listed
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Local job guide · GA

Working in ABA therapy in Atlanta

Atlanta analysts work under Georgia’s behavior analyst licensing law, effective July 1, 2023. It distinguishes licensed behavior analysts and assistants from technicians working under close supervision. Georgia State offers a local graduate pathway with optional coursework in autism and developmental disabilities.

11 current listings are shown for Atlanta, Georgia. Roles include BCBA (6), RBT (3), Behavior technician (2). Employers with openings include Centria Autism (4), Apex ABA Therapy (3), Above and Beyond Therapy (2).

Work arrangements listed: Hybrid (4), On site (1). Arrangement not specified for 6 listings. Employment types listed: Full time (5), Part time (1). Employment type not specified for 5 listings.

Georgia’s law separates analysts, assistants, and technicians

A licensed behavior analyst needs an approved master’s degree, active BCBA certification, an exam, and a state license. The assistant route requires an approved bachelor’s degree, active BCaBA certification, an exam, and ongoing supervision from a licensed behavior analyst. BACB certification and the Georgia license are separate credentials; verify the state license before representing yourself as a licensed analyst.

Sources: Georgia General Assembly / Office of the Governor: House Bill 412: Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Act · Georgia Secretary of State: Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board

Technician jobs are a supervised entry point

Georgia law lets behavior technicians deliver ABA services under the authority, close and ongoing supervision, and responsibility of a licensed behavior analyst or assistant. Technicians cannot present themselves as professional behavior analysts. Before accepting a client-facing role, ask which licensed supervisor is responsible and how supervision is scheduled.

A listing that says “ABA therapist,” “behavior technician,” or “RBT” does not by itself identify the legal role. Clarify duties and supervision with the employer.

Sources: Georgia General Assembly / Office of the Governor: House Bill 412: Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Act

Georgia State’s ABA master’s program includes 36 credits

Georgia State’s Atlanta M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis requires at least 36 semester hours and an earned bachelor’s degree for admission consideration. An optional nine-credit specialization can focus on autism and developmental disabilities or preschool and early childhood special education. GSU lists assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and traineeships as funding options; ask the program about current availability.

This graduate pathway leads toward analyst roles; it is a different career step from supervised technician work.

Sources: Georgia General Assembly / Office of the Governor: House Bill 412: Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Act · Georgia State University: Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

Local sources checked October 3, 2026. Listing counts and advertised pay update with current openings.

Advertised pay in current listings

There isn’t enough employer-disclosed base-pay data here for a reliable role-specific comparison. Review pay stated in each current listing; the ABA salary guide explains how to compare pay units, schedules, and offers.

Statewide BCBA hiring context

BACB’s 2026 report, using Lightcast data, counted 6,471 online job postings requiring or preferring BCBA or BCBA-D certification across Georgia in 2025, compared with 4,315 in 2024. These are historical statewide postings, with duplicates removed—not current vacancies in Atlanta, RBT openings, or salary estimates.

Source: BACB: US Employment Demand for Behavior Analysts, 2010–2025.

Credentials and job preparation

Check each employer's credential requirements and the state rules that apply to the role. Our BCBA certification guide explains the qualification pathway. The RBT training and certification guide covers technician preparation.

Use the ABA job offer checklist to compare supervision, paid hours, cancellations, and benefits.

Questions about working in Atlanta

What kinds of roles are hiring in Atlanta?

Current listings include BCBA (6), RBT (3), Behavior technician (2). Counts reflect the active listings shown above.

Which employers have openings in Atlanta?

Employers represented include Centria Autism (4), Apex ABA Therapy (3), Above and Beyond Therapy (2), Elevation Autism Center (1), The Treetop ABA Therapy (1). Open a listing to confirm the employer’s current details.

Can I compare pay for these jobs?

There isn’t enough employer-disclosed base-pay data here for a reliable role-specific comparison. Check pay details in each listing and use the ABA salary guide to compare pay units and schedules.

Are any jobs labeled remote or hybrid?

No current listings are labeled remote. 4 listings are labeled hybrid. Work arrangement is not specified for 6 listings. Confirm the arrangement with the employer.

How often are these job listings updated?

Employer feeds are checked weekly, and listings can change between refreshes. Confirm that an opening is still active with the employer before applying.

Can an Atlanta behavior technician provide ABA without a Georgia analyst license?

Yes, under the authority and close, ongoing supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or assistant analyst. Technicians cannot represent themselves as professional behavior analysts.

Sources: Georgia General Assembly / Office of the Governor: House Bill 412: Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Act

Is an active BCBA certificate the same as a Georgia behavior analyst license?

No. Licensed analyst practice requires the Georgia license as well as active BCBA certification. The statute separately allows technicians to work under licensed supervision.

Sources: Georgia General Assembly / Office of the Governor: House Bill 412: Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Act · Georgia Secretary of State: Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board

What local coursework does Georgia State offer?

GSU lists a 36-semester-hour minimum and an optional nine-hour specialization, including autism and developmental disabilities. Check current admissions and funding with the program.

Sources: Georgia State University: Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis