Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Top Dog Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead ABA programs for pediatric autism in a hybrid setting across clinic, home, and community visits. The role emphasizes data-driven treatment planning, supervision of RBTs, and collaboration with families.

The ideal candidate holds an active BCBA, a Masters degree in ABA or related field, and proven experience designing pediatric ABA programs while coordinating with schools and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification by the BACB and any Arizona state licensing requirements (COBA).
• Masters degree in ABA, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience designing and managing ABA treatment programs for pediatric autism.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; able to manage a hybrid clinic/home/community workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assessments & evaluations to identify strengths, targets, and developmental needs.
• Develop data-driven ABA care plans and BIPs focused on communication, social, daily living, and self-help skills.
• Supervise RBTs and Behavior Therapists to ensure high-fidelity therapy and ethical compliance.
• Monitor progress with ongoing data collection and adjust plans as children grow.
• Lead parent/caregiver meetings and provide training for strategies used at home and in the community.
• Coordinate with schools and other health professionals to support the child across environments.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Master9s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

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.