Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

The Recruiting Hive; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive seeks a seasoned BCBA to lead ABA services for pediatric clients in a flexible hybrid setting combining clinic, home, and community visits.

You will supervise RBTs and therapists, develop data-driven care plans, collaborate with families, schools, and other professionals, and ensure ethical, evidence-based practice across environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Active BCBA certification and state licensing as applicable.
• Experience designing and managing ABA treatment programs for pediatric autism.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessments & Evaluations to identify strengths and needs.
• Develop data-driven ABA care plans and BIPs.
• Supervise RBTs and Behavior Therapists to ensure high fidelity.
• Monitor progress with data analysis and adjust plans.
• Collaborate with families through regular meetings and training.
• Coordinate with schools and healthcare teams across settings.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in ABA / Special Education / Psychology

BCBA certification

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Assessments & Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive behavioral and skill-level assessments (such as functional behavior assessments, VB-MAPP, or ABLLS-R) to identify strengths, target behaviors, and developmental needs.

• Treatment Planning: Develop customized, data-driven ABA care plans and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) focused on communication, social skills, daily living, and self-help skills.

• Supervision & Oversight: Directly supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Behavior Therapists to ensure therapy is delivered with high fidelity, clinical integrity, and ethical compliance.

• Progress Monitoring & Data Analysis: Continually review ongoing data collection, track client progress against established goals, and modify treatment plans as children develop.

• Family & Caregiver Collaboration: Lead regular parent/caregiver meetings, provide parent training, and ensure strategies are reinforced consistently across home and community settings.

• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with schools, educational teams, and other healthcare professionals to support the child across all learning environments.

General Qualifications

• Certification: Active, in-good-standing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification issued by the BACB, along with any state-level licensing/behavior analyst requirements for Arizona (COBA).

• Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.

• Experience: Previous clinical experience designing and managing ABA treatment programs for pediatric populations with autism spectrum disorder.

• Skills: Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a flexible hybrid workflow spanning clinic, home, and community visits.