Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA)

Cortica Care; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education Stipend

PTO 22–26 days

401(k) Match

Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Cortica is expanding with a brand-new Mesa location and seeks a BCBA to lead our neurodevelopmental care team. You will work as part of a unified group of doctors and therapists, with hybrid supervision and strong collaboration across specialties.

The role includes in-clinic and telehealth caseloads, a structured clinical ladder, ongoing CEUs, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a chance to join a growing practice that values whole-child outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree requirement.
• BCBA certification required.
• LBA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide BCBA services to caseload in-clinic and via telehealth.
• Collaborate with a transdisciplinary team for comprehensive care.
• Participate in supervision and training activities for staff and interns.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Caseload management

Education

Master’s degree in human services or related field

BCBA certification

LBA certification

Tools

BCAT testing

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Mesa, AZ

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Cortica is growing and seeking a passionate BCBA to join our team in a brand-new location in Mesa!This is an exciting opportunity to be the first BCBA and a part of a founding team.

We are aunified team of doctors and therapists, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders.

We emphasize collaboration and long-term outcomes, grounded in an assent-based, individualized approach and supported by a team of physicians, speech, occupational, and mental health therapists. Learn about ourWhole-Child Model!

We're committed to investing in our clinicians from day one, including a first-year retention bonus of up to $5,000, a competitive salary, and meaningful growth opportunities.

Position Overview

This work is meaningful and complex. Our roles are thoughtfully designed to support sustainable, ethical practice.

Based primarily out of our Warren clinic, with approximately 70-80% of your caseload delivered in-clinic and 20-30% in-home/via telehealth to surrounding communities (roughly a 30–45 minute commute).

Schedule:

primarily daytime hours, with 1–2 evenings per week extending to 6:30–7:00 PM; other days typically wrap up around 5:00 PM. Our goal is to keep a balanced caseload for all our new BCBAs, so we balance daytime and evening clients accordingly — this is what you can expect from your schedule.

Clinical & Administrative Support:

• Hybrid flexibility for supervision (whenappropriate) & administrative tasks.
• Clinical Supervisors for case consultation and guidance.
• Transdisciplinary partners for collaboration across specialties.
• Manageable, individualized caseloads.
• Care Coordinators for scheduling and day-to-day logistics.
• BT Managers for performance and operational support.
• BT Trainers who lead 3-week orientation and support BCAT testing.

Learning & Advancement:

• Internal CEUs and virtual trainings.
• Clinical Rounds and company-wide All Brains, ABA, Developmental Therapies, and Medical meetings.
• Clinical ladder with progression from BCBA I–IV.
• Growth into leadership, training, consultative, and operational roles.

Benefits:

• Continuing Education Stipend: $2,000 annually.
• PTO: Up to 22 days in your first year, increasing to 26 days after 12 months.
• 401(k) Match.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $95,000 and $105,000.
• Dual Bonus Program: $61 to $76 for each additional billable hour + up to 10% of monthly salary based on ABA direct service hours, averaging between $5,000 - $10,000+ annually (uncapped).
• First-Year Retention Bonus: Up to $7500.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in human services or a related field required.
• BCBA (Board-Certified Behavior Analyst) certification required.
• LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) certification required.

Cortica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Please review the full job description here: Job Description.

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