Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Lakewood

Tier1usa; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality medical

Dental & vision

Company holidays

401(k) plan

Maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Training & CE

Interdisciplinary meetings

Telehealth days

Job summary

Old Soar Autism Center in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to design and oversee individualized ABA programs for children ages 2-6 in a center-based setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and use ESDM-informed strategies, with onboarding and ongoing clinical leadership support. The role offers a hybrid schedule including potential telehealth days and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field.
• Current BCBA certification.
• ABA early intervention experience.
• Preferred: background in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized, naturalistic ABA for children ages 2-6 in a center-based setting
• Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary clinical team (SLP, OT, psychology, developmental pediatrics) on assessments and integrated treatment plans
• Use ESDM-informed strategies (we provide training, ESDM experience not required)
• Conduct standardized assessments, track progress, and adjust plans based on data
• Partner with families through clear guidance, compassionate communication, and practical support
• Maintain a manageable caseload focused on depth of care, not volume

Skills

BCBA certification

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field

Job description

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Lakewood - Old Soar Autism Center

Address 13949 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, CO, 80401, US

Compensation $81,000.00 - $103,500.00/year

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

Compensation and role design

Base pay: $81,000.00 - $103,500.00/year. Additional compensation beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications

Bonus: Signing bonuses available (up to $6,000) with ongoing bonus of $3,800/year

Caseload: 7-8 children per BCBA, designed for depth and quality of care

Hybrid: 1 work-from-home day per week for each BCBA, with some opportunity for 2 work-from-home days, depending on center maturity, clinical needs, and team coordination.

Support and training: Deep onboarding and ongoing training in our ESDM-based care model, with close clinical leadership support

Clinical growth: Multiple paths to grow as a clinician including center/regional leadership and specialized roles

Culture

Culture that lives out our Values: High Expectations that raise the bar, Collaboration that brings us together as one team, and Fun you can feel the moment you walk into our centers

Job responsibilities

Design and implement individualized, naturalistic ABA for children ages 2-6 in a center-based setting

Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary clinical team (SLP, OT, psychology, developmental pediatrics) on assessments and integrated treatment plans

Use ESDM-informed strategies (we provide training, ESDM experience not required)

Conduct standardized assessments, track progress, and adjust plans based on data

Partner with families through clear guidance, compassionate communication, and practical support

Maintain a manageable caseload focused on depth of care, not volume

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field

Current BCBA certification

ABA early intervention experience

Preferred: background in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field

Additional benefits

• Quality medical ($0 deductible), dental, and vision plans
• 11 company holidays + 15-20 additional paid days off
• 401(k) with company contribution after 1 year
• Short-term disability covered by Soar and paid maternity leave available
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Training and continuing education, plus support from national experts (including Laurie Vismara and other experts on our Clinical Advisory Board)
• Weekly interdisciplinary collaboration and care meetings
• Opportunity for an enhanced hybrid schedule in some centers (up to 2 telehealth days/week based on clinical needs and team coordination)

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

We are on a mission to transform autism care by putting children, families, and clinical quality first. If you want to practice high-quality ABA in a place that takes clinical standards seriously, we’d love to meet you. Will you join us?