Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Alpaca Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpaca Health in Grand Junction, Colorado is seeking a compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a part-time, hourly role. This parent-led, team-based ABA program centers caregivers while leveraging Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to support implementation and skill development.

You will conduct initial and ongoing assessments, develop function-based treatment plans, provide caregiver coaching, supervise RBTs, and coordinate with schools and medical providers to support

Qualifications

• Current BCBA certification in good standing.
• Master's degree or higher in ABA, psychology, education or related field.
• Ability to meet Colorado Medicaid and payer credentialing requirements.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to supervise and train RBTs.
• Ability to provide in-person services in Grand Junction.
• Strong caregiver coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing behavioral assessments.
• Develop function-based, individualized treatment plans.
• Provide caregiver coaching and parent-led ABA services.
• Model interventions and provide feedback to caregivers.
• Coordinate care with schools and medical providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Supervise RBTs and observe implementation.
• Adjust treatment based on data and client progress.
• Ensure adherence to BACB ethics and payer requirements.

Skills

BCBA certification

Caregiver coaching

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in ABA or related field

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Part‑Time | Hourly | Grand Junction, CO | Parent‑Led ABA

About the Position

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing Colorado team in a part‑time, hourly position.

Our program uses a parent‑led, team‑based ABA model that places caregivers at the center of treatment while also utilizing Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to support implementation, modeling, and skill development.

In our model, the BCBA partners with caregivers to identify meaningful goals, understand behavior, develop practical strategies, and build caregiver confidence in using those strategies during everyday routines. RBTs work directly with children and families to model strategies, provide opportunities for practice, support skill acquisition, and help caregivers carry treatment strategies into daily life.

The goal is not for skills to exist only during therapy sessions. We want treatment strategies to be practical enough that caregivers can use them successfully when the treatment team is not present.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct initial and ongoing behavioral and skills assessments
• Develop individualized, function‑based treatment plans based on the needs and priorities of the child and family
• Provide ongoing caregiver coaching and parent‑led ABA services
• Teach caregivers how to implement behavioral and skill‑building strategies within everyday routines
• Model interventions and provide supportive, practical feedback to caregivers
• Develop meaningful goals related to communication, social engagement, adaptive skills, emotional and behavioral regulation, safety, independence, play, and daily living
• Develop clear treatment protocols that can be implemented consistently by caregivers and RBTs
• Provide clinical supervision, modeling, feedback, and direction to RBTs
• Observe RBT implementation and make treatment modifications based on client response and data
• Support RBTs in effectively modeling strategies for caregivers and promoting generalization across people, routines, and environments
• Use naturalistic and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies whenever appropriate
• Review treatment data and caregiver feedback to evaluate progress
• Modify treatment strategies and goals based on client progress and changing family needs
• Conduct reassessments and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Coordinate care with schools, medical providers, therapists, and other members of the client’s treatment team when appropriate
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation
• Participate in team meetings, consultation, and case collaboration as needed
• Maintain services consistent with BACB ethical requirements, payer requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations

Our Parent‑Led Model

Parent‑led does not mean parents do it alone.

Caregivers, RBTs, and BCBAs each have an important role on the treatment team.

The BCBA develops treatment, analyzes progress, coaches caregivers, supervises RBTs, and modifies intervention based on the child's and family's needs.

The RBT provides direct intervention while modeling strategies, creating opportunities for caregivers to practice, supporting skill acquisition, and helping skills generalize into everyday routines.

The caregiver works collaboratively with the treatment team to identify priorities, learn strategies, practice skills, and incorporate effective supports into family life.

For example, an RBT may model how to create communication opportunities during play, while the BCBA coaches the caregiver on how to use the same strategy during meals, getting dressed, community outings, or sibling interactions.

This collaborative approach allows children to receive direct support while also building the caregiver's ability to support progress throughout the week.

Our Clinical Approach

Treatment may address:

• Functional communication
• Play and social engagement
• Emotional and behavioral regulation
• Flexibility and transitions
• Adaptive and daily living skills
• Toileting and hygiene
• Safety and community participation
• Independence
• Caregiver‑identified family routines and priorities

We emphasize Natural Environment Teaching (NET), caregiver coaching, function‑based intervention, positive reinforcement, relationship‑building, and developmentally appropriate teaching.

Treatment should fit into a child's life—not require a child's life to revolve around treatment.

Required Qualifications

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing
• Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field
• Ability to meet Colorado and payer requirements for providing behavior‑analytic services
• Experience conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
• Knowledge of functional assessment and function‑based intervention
• Strong understanding of ABA principles and evidence‑based intervention
• Ability to supervise, train, and provide effective clinical feedback to RBTs
• Ability to independently analyze client progress and make clinically appropriate treatment modifications
• Strong caregiver coaching and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time‑management skills
• Ability to complete clinical documentation within required timelines
• Ability to provide in‑person services in Grand Junction and surrounding areas
• Reliable transportation for travel to client service locations
• Commitment to ethical, compassionate, individualized care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing caregiver or parent training
• Experience with parent‑led or caregiver‑mediated ABA
• Experience working with young children and families
• Experience with autism and other developmental disabilities
• Experience with Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and other naturalistic approaches
• Experience working with Medicaid‑funded ABA programs
• Experience supervising and developing RBTsExperience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is clinically strong but also warm, flexible, collaborative, and approachable with families and RBTs.

The right BCBA understands that effective caregiver coaching is collaborative. You should be comfortable listening to families, identifying what is realistic within their routines, explaining ABA without unnecessary jargon, modeling strategies, and adjusting recommendations when something isn't working.

You should also enjoy developing RBTs—not simply overseeing their hours. We want our RBTs to understand the why behind treatment, model strategies effectively for caregivers, and help families see how skills can be practiced naturally throughout the day.

We value BCBAs who prioritize relationship‑building, assent, dignity, family choice, independence, and socially meaningful outcomes.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Part‑Time, Hourly
• Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
• Service Model: Parent‑Led ABA with RBT support
• Schedule: Flexible based on caseload and family availability
• Caseload: Part‑time caseload with opportunity to increase as the program grows
• Work Setting: On‑site, in‑person services in client homes and community settings throughout the Grand Junction area
• Compensation: $***–$*** per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Why Join Us?

Our model gives BCBAs the opportunity to work with the whole treatment team rather than focusing exclusively on direct‑service hours.

You’ll coach caregivers, develop RBTs, individualize treatment, analyze progress, and help families build strategies that continue to work outside of therapy.

As our Colorado program grows, there may also be opportunities for increased hours and additional clinical responsibilities.

Other Requirements

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing
• Meet applicable Colorado Medicaid and payer credentialing requirements
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire
• Crisis prevention/intervention certification or willingness to complete employer‑required crisis intervention training
• Successful completion of required criminal background checks and screenings
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
• Ability to travel to client homes and community‑based service locations
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and transition between floor and standing positions throughout sessions
• Ability to sit and engage in activities on the floor with children
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to respond quickly and safely when client behavior presents an immediate safety concern
• Ability to implement approved safety and crisis‑response procedures when clinically necessary and within the employee’s training
• Ability to work in home and community environments that may involve varying noise levels, movement, and activity
• Ability to use a computer or mobile device for data collection, documentation, communication, and other job‑related responsibilities
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, BACB ethical requirements, and organizational policies