Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

6 Degrees Search; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead ABA assessments, treatment planning, and pediatric program management in Phoenix, Arizona.

You will supervise RBTs and therapists, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and schools. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, data-driven care, and the ability to coordinate care across clinic, home and community settings.

Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification (BACB) and AZ state licensing requirements.
• Master's degree in ABA, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience designing and managing ABA treatment programs for pediatric autism.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills; hybrid clinic/home/community visits.

Responsibilities

• Assessments & Evaluations: conduct comprehensive behavioral and skill-level assessments.
• Treatment Planning: develop data-driven ABA care plans and BIPs.
• Supervision & Oversight: supervise RBTs and Behavior Therapists to ensure fidelity.
• Progress Monitoring & Data Analysis: review data and adjust plans as children develop.
• Family & Caregiver Collaboration: lead meetings and provide parent training.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: coordinate with schools and other professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA certification (BACB)

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.