Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Socket.dev; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

13 days PTO

9 paid holidays

CEU/PDU reimbursement

BCBA Referral Bonus: Up to $2,500 per/

Scholarship education assistance

Job summary

Ascend is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a center-based role in Westport, CT. You will oversee ABA services for children aged 2–7, supervise RBTs, and partner with families to promote school readiness.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven assessments, and leadership in a clinical team focused on early intervention and developmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Active CT LBA status.
• Experience supervising RBTs.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Supervise, mentor, and support RBTs and Behavior Technicians.
• Provide center-based 1:1 and supervisory ABA services.
• Partner with families through training and collaboration.
• Maintain accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with BACB and relevant state LBA standards.

Skills

BCBA

Active CT LBA

RBT supervision

Experience with children

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Center-Based Westport, CT

What We Offer

• Total Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 annually
• Bonus opportunities up to $12,000
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• 13 days PTO + separate sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• CEU/ PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
• BCBA Referral Bonus: Up to $2,500 per referral
• Scholarship education assistance

The Role

This is a center-based BCBA role serving children with an average age range of 2-7 years, focused on early intervention, social development, and school readiness.

You’ll work in a collaborative clinical environment that primarily focuses on:

• Center-based ABA
• Caseload of 7-9 clients
• Early learners (ages 2 - 7)
• Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership support

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Supervise, mentor, and support RBTs and Behavior Technicians
• Provided center-based 1:1 and supervisory ABA services
• Partner with families through training and collaboration
• Maintain accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Ensure compliance with BACB and relevant state LBA standards

Who This Role Is Ideal For

• A BCBA who prefers center-based work over in-home
• A clinician who enjoys working with early learners
• Someone looking for manageable caseloads
• A BCBA interested in long-term growth and leadership

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Active CT LBA
• Experience supervising RBTs
• Experience working with children
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Why work at Ascend?

At Ascend, we aren't just providing therapy; we are elevating the standard of care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider, our mission is to prepare every child and their family for the next big step in their lives. We believe that by focusing on school readiness and holistic family success, we can create lasting outcomes that extend far beyond our center walls. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and the long-term success of the families we serve.

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.