Clinical Trainer (BCBA) - Goodyear
About The Position
Soar Autism Center is hiring an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as a Clinical Trainer to support early intervention services at one to two local centers in the West Valley. The role combines direct clinical involvement with clinician development and center-level clinical leadership. The Clinical Trainer helps new behavior technicians (BTs/RBTs) develop after centralized training, supports case supervisors, leads training and continuing education, and strengthens clinical quality and adherence to supervision requirements. The position uses Soar’s play-based, ESDM-based model of ABA therapy for young children. Prior ESDM experience is not required; Soar provides structured onboarding and ongoing training, clinical leadership support, and covers ESDM certification costs for interested clinicians. The trainer is expected to achieve ESDM certification within two years of starting. The role collaborates with BCBAs, operations leaders, and multidisciplinary providers, and may offer pathways into broader center or regional leadership and specialized clinical roles. The stated base pay is $105,500–$115,500 per year, with annual performance bonus potential up to $5,000. Additional compensation may be available for clinical certifications and up to $20,000 per year for ESDM certification. The posting also offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for candidates willing to work at a West Valley location.
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.
- ABA early intervention experience.
- Mission-driven approach with a strong focus on care quality for children.
- Strong desire to work with clients ages 2–6.
- Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing.
- Fluency in navigating devices such as computers and tablets.
- Embody 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.
Responsibilities
- Support the growth and development of 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 their clinical and decision-making skills.
- Provide weekly billable supervision, focusing 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 biweekly to monthly to communicate to BCBAs what is needed to ensure adherence to supervision requirements.
- Organize and host quarterly, center-level continuing education events for BCBAs and RBTs.
- Collaborate with the Partner Clinician and Center Operations Director regarding RBT performance and needed performance-improvement initiatives.
- Act as a clinical leader in the center on days when the Partner Clinician is not present.
- Achieve ESDM certification within two years of starting the role.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus potential up to $5,000.
- Additional compensation for achieving clinical certifications.
- Additional compensation of up to $20,000 per year for achieving ESDM certification.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for candidates willing to work at a West Valley location.
- Structured onboarding and ongoing training in the ESDM-based care model, with close clinical leadership support.
- Soar covers the cost of ESDM certification for interested clinicians.
- Continuing education and opportunities to work with national experts on ESDM implementation.
- Career advancement opportunities, including center or regional leadership and specialized clinical roles.
- Medical insurance plans.
- Dental insurance plans.
- Vision insurance plans.
- Company 401(k) with company contribution.
- 10 company holidays plus 15 additional days off.
- Short-term disability coverage for all staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
