Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Sunnyhill, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaried position

$2,500 sign‑on bonus

401(k) matching

Paid PTO from start

Comprehensive benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Conference attendance

Training

Administrative support

Mentorship from Director of ABA

Team meetings

Job summary

Sunnyhill, Inc. in Missouri seeks a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead assessment and treatment planning for individuals with autism and related disabilities.

You’ll supervise clinical staff, develop behavior support plans, and ensure high-quality data-driven care across teams. This salaried role offers autonomy over your schedule, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing mentorship from the Director of ABA, with regular team meetings and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience providing services to individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
• National Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Licensure as a Behavior Analyst in Missouri.
• Continuing education as required for license maintenance.
• For BCBA candidates: Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Support Plans for clients with autism and related disabilities.
• Train, coach, and supervise RBTs, BCaBAs, and Direct Support Professionals on behavior change procedures and data collection.
• Analyze data and adjust plans based on outcomes.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, psychiatrists, and professionals to keep care person-centered.
• Attend client-centered meetings as a core team member.
• Complete progress notes, monthly reports, and recommendation letters reflecting the clinical picture.
• Maintain compliance with BACB standards, MO Behavior Analyst Advisory Board guidelines, DMH requirements, and insurance documentation.

Skills

BCBA supervision

Behavior analysis

Data analysis & graphing

Clinical teamwork

Verbal behavior assessments

Education

BCBA certification

Missouri licensure as Behavior Analyst

Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field

Job description

Description

You got into this field because the work matters to you. The assessments, the plans, the moments when something clicks for a client. That’s what keeps you going.

At Sunnyhill, we’ve built a place where you can focus on that work. You’ll develop behavior support plans, coach and supervise your clinical team, and collaborate with individuals who are counting on your expertise. Your clinical judgment matters here, and you’ll feel that in how we structure caseloads, support supervision, and make decisions.

What It’s Like Here

We know every organization says they have a great culture. But we verify this continually: our RBTs rate their relationships with BCBA supervisors at 3.6 to 3.7 out of 4.0 on internal satisfaction surveys, and that number has held steady across three consecutive quarters.

That kind of consistency takes intention. It means BCBAs here have the time and support to supervise well. It means when something isn’t working, we talk about it and fix it together.

Sunnyhill is an established organization serving children, adolescents, and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. The work is meaningful and complex. The team around you is experienced and collaborative. And we genuinely care about getting it right for the people we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop individualized Behavior Support Plans for children, adolescents, and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities.
• Train, coach, and supervise RBTs, BCaBAs, and Direct Support Professionals on behavior change procedures, skill acquisition programs, and data collection.
• Analyze data and adjust plans based on what the numbers show.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, psychiatrists, and other professionals to keep care coordinated and person-centered.
• Attend and contribute to client-centered meetings as a core part of each client’s team.
• Complete progress notes, monthly reports, and recommendation letters that reflect the real clinical picture.
• Maintain compliance with BACB standards, Missouri Behavior Analyst Advisory Board guidelines, DMH requirements, and insurance documentation.

What We Offer

• Salaried position with predictable income. No billable-hour guesswork.
• $2,500 sign‑on bonus after 90 days of employment.
• 27 billable hours per week across client‑facing sessions, caregiver training, and treatment planning. We build caseloads so you have real time to ensure quality outcomes.
• Autonomy over your weekly schedule. Beyond recurring team meetings, you manage your own calendar.
• Administrative support. Your Operations Manager handles billing, staff scheduling, and audits, so you can focus on clinical work.
• Clinical mentorship from the Director of ABA. You’ll meet one‑on‑one at least twice a month for individualized clinical support, tailored to your strengths and growth areas.
• Bi‑weekly analyst team meetings with open clinical discussion among BCBAs, BCaBAs, and PLBAs.
• Paid MOABA conference attendance.
• Paid Mandt System training and CPR/First Aid training.
• 401(k) retirement plan. You can begin contributing from day one. Up to 4% employer match after one year.
• PTO from the start. 20 hours available after your initial training period, plus ongoing accrual beginning day one.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and vision. Sunnyhill covers 100% of employee dental premiums.
• Mileage reimbursement at the state rate. $40/month cell phone reimbursement.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience providing services to individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
• National Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the state of Missouri.
• Participate in continuing education as required for license/certification maintenance.
• For BCBA candidates: Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field. Strong consideration is given to candidates with degrees from ABA accredited programs.

Required Skills/Abilities & Qualifications

• The Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst should have experience with implementing functional behavior assessments with children, adolescents and/or adults with autism, recognizing and discussing signs of autism and criteria for autism spectrum disorder, and participating in clinical teams with other autism professionals.
• The Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst should have a strong clinical background in administering verbal behavior assessments, conducting language, play, and skill‑based assessments, and in designing, implementing, and/or training others using individualized language, play and skill‑based curricula.
• The Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst will have supervisory experience in 1:1 education of learners with autism and other disabilities across educational and community settings, as well as familiarity with designing, participating in, or supervising in‑home 1:1 programs for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Experience with collecting, graphing, analyzing, displaying and discussing data‑based progress is a must.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a high‑paced (at times stressful) environment.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (use of personal vehicle required at times).
• Acceptable background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and sit four (4) hours at a time.
• Repetitive bending and reaching up to two (2) hours a day.
• Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist.

Sunnyhill is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Agency is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.