BCBA | Thoughtful ABA. Strong Mentorship. Real Growth.
About The Position
FirstSteps is seeking a BCBA Clinical Program Director who is passionate about providing evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to children with autism and related learning differences. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice ABA thoughtfully and compassionately, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, clinical leadership, and meaningful patient relationships. The organization is clinician-led and privately owned, prioritizing exceptional care for children and fulfilling careers for clinicians. Program Directors maintain a strong clinical presence by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, observing and coaching RBTs, and partnering with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams. Each Program Director also mentors a cohort of RBTs, fostering their development and a collaborative culture. The model is designed to support approximately 12 to 14 children, allowing for deep engagement with each case. Unlike other organizations, FirstSteps avoids oversized caseloads and telehealth-primary supervision, focusing instead on in-person collaboration, strong relationships, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Hold an active BCBA or BCBA-D certification
- Have a Master's or Doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
- Are passionate about compassionate, individualized, evidence-based care
- Enjoy mentoring clinicians and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- Are committed to lifelong learning and clinical excellence
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments
- Develop individualized, purpose-driven treatment plans
- Observe treatment sessions and coach RBTs in real time
- Partner with caregivers through ongoing training and collaboration
- Collaborate with physicians, educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other providers
- Serve as the primary mentor and clinical leader for a cohort of approximately 7 to 12 RBTs
- Provide regular coaching, observation, and relationship-building for RBTs
- Support approximately 12 to 14 children, building meaningful relationships with each child, family, and clinical team
- Remain actively engaged in clinical work
- Provide thoughtful supervision, mentorship, and leadership
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contribution
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Company-sponsored BACB CEUs
- Company-paid CASP membership
- Annual conference stipend and paid conference attendance
- Generous paid time off
- 10 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Monthly data stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives
- Employee referral bonus program
- Team-building events and a collaborative, family-friendly culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
