Clinical Trainer (BCBA) - West Valley
About The Position
Soar Autism Center is hiring an experienced BCBA to serve as a Clinical Trainer at one to two local centers in the West Valley. The role expands a clinician’s impact beyond an individual caseload by developing trainees and case supervisors, leading training, and strengthening clinical quality. The trainer remains connected to clinical care while supporting Soar’s Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)-based approach. Prior ESDM experience is not required; structured training and support are provided, and the trainer is expected to achieve ESDM certification within two years. The Clinical Trainer supports new BT/RBT trainees after their initial week of centralized training, helps existing RBTs maintain competency, and supports case supervisors’ clinical decision-making and preparation for the BCBA exam. The role partners with center clinical and operations leaders and serves as a clinical leader when the Partner Clinician is absent. Career growth opportunities may include center or regional leadership and specialized clinical roles. Base pay is $105,500–$115,000 per year, with annual performance bonus potential of up to $5,000. Additional compensation may be available for clinical certifications and up to $20,000 per year for ESDM certification. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is offered to candidates willing to work at a West Valley location. Soar provides onboarding and ongoing ESDM training, covers the cost of ESDM certification for interested clinicians, and offers multidisciplinary collaboration and opportunities for advancement. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) with company contribution; 10 company holidays and 15 additional days off; and short-term disability coverage for all staff.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field.
- LBA, if applicable.
- At least three years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Clear professional communication, verbally and in writing.
- Fluency navigating devices such as computers and tablets.
- Strong desire to work with clients ages 2–6.
- Mission-driven approach focused on care quality for children.
- Embodiment of Soar’s Core Values: High Expectations, Belonging, Trust, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Fun.
Nice To Haves
- Background in child development, early childhood education, or a related field.
- ABA early intervention experience.
- Prior ESDM experience is not required; training and support are provided.
Responsibilities
- Develop new BT/RBT trainees at one to two local centers after they complete one week of centralized training.
- Support initial and ongoing RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs.
- Support three to four case supervisors as they develop clinical and decision-making skills.
- Provide weekly billable supervision, focused on trainees during their first six weeks at Soar and case supervisors preparing for the BCBA exam.
- Host weekly group training and discussion sessions for new trainees at their home center.
- Develop trainees’ skills in ESDM practices and ABA strategies, including joint activity routines, responding to challenging behavior, data collection and documentation, and evidence-based teaching strategies.
- Complete monthly STNH ESDM Fidelity Checks for RBTs.
- Host a section of the MDC bi-weekly to monthly to communicate what BCBAs need to do to meet supervision requirements.
- Organize and host quarterly center-level continuing education events for BCBAs and RBTs.
- Collaborate with the Partner Clinician and Center Operations Director on RBT performance and performance-improvement initiatives.
- Act as a clinical leader in the center when the Partner Clinician is not present.
- Achieve ESDM certification within two years of starting the role.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans.
- Dental insurance plans.
- Vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- 10 company holidays plus 15 additional days off.
- Short-term disability coverage for all staff.
- Up to $5,000 annual performance bonus potential.
- Additional compensation for achieving clinical certifications.
- Up to $20,000 per year in additional compensation for achieving ESDM certification.
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for candidates willing to work at a West Valley location.
- Soar covers the cost of ESDM certification for interested clinicians.
- ESDM training, continuing education, and work with national experts.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
