Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Thornton

Soar Autism Center; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 103,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid maternity leave

Student loan repayment assistance

Weekly interdisciplinary collaboration and care meetings

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in autism care in Thornton, Colorado is looking for a BCBA-certified professional to design and implement ABA for children ages 2-6. The candidate will join a collaborative team, focusing on individualized care, and will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support. The organization offers competitive compensation, including bonuses, and a hybrid work schedule. Benefits include quality healthcare, paid time off, and student loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field.
• Current BCBA certification.
• ABA early intervention experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized, naturalistic ABA for children ages 2-6.
• Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Conduct standardized assessments and track progress.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Child Development

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Current BCBA certification

Job description

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

Job Description

At Soar Autism Center, you’ll join a team that’s deeply committed to delivering exceptional, ethical care for young children. We practice play-based, trauma-informed ABA aligned with the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), inside an integrated care center where collaboration with SLPs, OTs, psychologists, and medical providers is part of daily practice. If you are seeking a true clinical home where quality comes first and support is real, you have found your team.

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 that lives out our Values: High Expectations, Collaboration, and Fun.

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 (training provided, 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.

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).

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?

Equal Opportunity Employer

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. 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.

Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling deadline.