Bilingual Initial Assessment Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Telehealth

FronteraCare

30d • Remote

About The Position

FronteraCare delivers life-changing autism services to children and families across New Mexico and Colorado. We provide high quality diagnostic evaluations and ABA therapy, partnering closely with parents, grandparents, foster parents, and other caregivers to create individualized care plans rooted in each child's unique strengths, needs, and family context.
Our clinicians are committed to evidence-based, compassionate care that helps children with autism thrive. We believe the best outcomes are when families are at the heart of the treatment. By combining clinical expertise with family insights, we help children build skills, gain confidence, and thrive.
Our Mission
Our mission is to expand access to exceptional diagnostic and behavioral healthcare for every child, no matter where they live or their circumstances.
Position Summary
FronteraCare is seeking a mission-driven, adaptable BCBA to lead Initial Assessments in a fast-growing, technology - enabled environment. This role is critical to setting the clinical foundation for client success.
The Telehealth BCBA - Initial Assessments is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations using telehealth and our proprietary video-capture technology, developing high-quality treatment plans, and ensuring clinical readiness prior to case assignment. This position requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency, comfort with innovation, and the ability to thrive in a startup culture where processes continue to evolve.

Requirements

• Active BCBA certification in good standing
• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience working as a BCBA
• At least 1 year of Initial Assessment focused work preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Strong clinical writing and analytical skills
• Experience with telehealth and remote supervision
• Comfort with technology platforms and data systems
• Ability to work independently in a remote startup environment
• Located in NM, AZ, TX, FL, GA, ID, NV, UT, OK, or CO

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-state telehealth service delivery
• Experience with video-based observation analysis
• Familiarity with payer authorization processes

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments using caregiver interviews, record review, direct observation (live or video capture), and standardized assessment tools.
• Utilize FronteraCare’s video-capture technology to review sessions, analyze behavior patterns, and inform treatment planning.
• Develop individualized, data-driven treatment plans and behavior intervention plans aligned with medical necessity.
• Ensure all reports meet payer authorization standards and internal quality benchmarks.
• Prepare cases for smooth transition to ongoing BCBA and RBT teams.
• Maintain clinical documentation accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as the clinical gatekeeper for new cases entering the organization.
• Provide clear case summaries and transition notes for assigned clinical teams.
• Collaborate with Intake, Scheduling, and Clinical Leadership to ensure efficient onboarding timelines.
• Provide feedback to leadership on system improvements, technology optimization, and workflow refinement.
• Adapt quickly to evolving processes and contribute to building scalable systems.
• Adhere strictly to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and secure handling of video-capture data.
• Practice within scope of competence and seek consultation when needed.
• Ensure informed consent and caregiver understanding of assessment findings.
• Maintain active BCBA certification and required CEUs.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare
• Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge AI/ML technologies
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities
• Full time and part time opportunities available
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level