Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

ABC•Thornton, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Action Behavior Centers (ABC) provides evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to autistic children, helping them build communication, social, and independence skills. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst works full-time in a center, delivering compassionate, individualized care and collaborating with children’s families and clinical teammates. The role has an average caseload of five to six children, with a maximum of eight. The stated total compensation range is $80,000 to $117,000 per year, with additional earning potential tied to factors such as center size, mentoring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and supervising assigned trainees. The BCBA assesses children and develops individualized evidence-based goals with their families, delivers child-centered ABA treatment, and supports consistent care by supervising and mentoring RBTs. BCBAs collaborate with families to track progress and celebrate growth, and participate in peer collaboration and professional development with ABC’s clinical leaders. The role is based in a center, with work-from-home availability of up to three days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year. ABC describes a career path from BCBA to Senior BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Director, Senior Clinical Director, Group Clinical Director, and Regional Clinical Director. The company also offers training in compassionate, evidence-based ABA and opportunities to collaborate on research and clinical quality initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or education.
Active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Licensure in applicable states.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, squat, kneel, and stay active during sessions.
Patience and empathy when working with young children.
Ability to lead and multitask to keep children safe and engaged.
Value teamwork and supporting others across the center or region.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CentralReach.

Responsibilities

Set individualized, evidence-based goals in collaboration with families after conducting a thorough assessment.
Deliver high-quality ABA treatment in a positive, child-centered environment, using play-based strategies where appropriate.
Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to support consistent, compassionate care.
Collaborate with families to track progress and celebrate growth.
Participate in peer collaboration and professional development guided by ABC’s clinical leaders.

Benefits

Uncapped monthly performance bonuses starting at 26 hours of treatment delivery per week.
Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, depending on location and start date.
Mentorship bonuses for providing supervision hours to RBTs pursuing a master’s degree in behavior analysis.
Certification bonuses for each teammate who earns certification under the employee’s supervision.
Relocation packages.
401(k) with company match.
Up to three work-from-home days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year.
29 days off in the first year, including holidays, paid time off, continuing education unit (CEU) days, and flex days.
No non-compete agreements.
At least 10 no-cost in-house CEUs each year, funds for outside training courses, and two paid CEU days.
Annual student loan repayment assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), and health savings account (HSA) options.
Up to $3,000 in maternity and paternity financial assistance.
Short-term disability options that can equal eight weeks of paid leave.
First Stop Health virtual care for the employee and up to seven household members.
Calm membership for the employee and family.
DoorDash DashPass.
Milk Stork breast milk shipping while traveling.
SNOO smart sleeper for new parents.
Long-term ownership eligibility upon promotion to Senior BCBA.