Clinical Trainer / Associate Clinical Trainer (BCBA)

Soar Autism Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

ESDM cert covered

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401K

PTO & holidays

Disability insurance

Career growth

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Clinical Trainer (BCBA) to extend clinical impact beyond caseloads by developing clinicians and strengthening care quality across a center. You will coach RBTs, supervise trainees, and help teams flourish within the ESDM-based care model while pursuing ESDM certification.

You’ll partner with BCBAs and operations leaders, with multiple paths to leadership roles as Soar grows. Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and supportive leadership are provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field required.
• BCBA certification required; LBA preferred.
• 3+ years as BCBA with ABA early intervention experience.
• Strong ability to mentor trainees and lead groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and supervise trainees at local centers.
• Support RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs.
• Support case supervisors as they grow clinical and decision-making skills.
• Provide weekly supervised hours for trainees during first 6 weeks and for supervisors preparing for the BCBA exam.
• Host weekly group trainings and discussions for new trainees.
• Build trainees' skills in ESDM and ABA strategies including joint activity routines and data collection.
• Complete monthly ESDM Fidelity Checks for RBTs.
• Coordinate with BCBAs to meet supervision requirements.
• Organize quarterly center-level continuing education events.
• Collaborate with Partner Clinician on performance improvement initiatives.
• Act as clinical leader in center when Partner Clinician is absent.
• Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years.

Skills

Mentoring

Training

Clinical leadership

Data collection

Education

Master’s degree in ABA or related field

BCBA certification

LBA (if applicable)

Tools

ESDM framework

Job description

Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive life-shaping services that support them to thrive. We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally-appropriate learning that meets the needs of each unique child and family. Specifically, we focus on integrated autism care and a play-based model of ABA therapy based on the principles of the Early Start Denver Model. Join an innovative organization reinventing the autism therapy experience for children and families.

How the role is designed

Soar's Clinical Trainer (BCBA) role is built for experienced BCBAs who want to expand their impact beyond their own caseload by developing other clinicians and strengthening clinical quality across a center. You'll remain close to clinical care while spending meaningful time coaching new RBTs, developing Case Supervisors, leading training, and helping teams build fluency in Soar's ESDM-based care model. Prior ESDM experience is not required, you'll receive structured training and support as you work toward ESDM certification.

For clinicians who love teaching, mentorship, and raising the bar for others, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape how care is delivered across an entire team. You'll serve as a clinical leader within the center, partner closely with BCBAs and operations leaders, and build experience that can lead to broader center or regional leadership, specialized clinical roles, and other opportunities as Soar continues to grow.

Compensation and role design:

• Base pay:$100,500.00 - $115,500.00/year. Annual performance bonus potential up to $5,000. Additional compensation beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications. Additional compensation beyond the range, up to $20,000 per year for achieving ESDM certification.
• Bonus: Up to $10,000 sign on bonus, based on start date and location.
• Support and training: Deep onboarding and ongoing training in our ESDM-based care model, with close clinical leadership support.
• Clinical growth: Multiple paths to grow as a clinician including center/regional leadership and specialized roles
• Culture that lives out our Values: High Expectations that raise the bar, Collaboration that brings us together as one team, and Fun you can feel the moment you walk into our centers

What you will be doing:

• The Clinical Trainer is responsible for new trainee (BT/RBT) growth and development at one to two local centers after trainees complete one week of centralized training
• Support initial and ongoing RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs
• Support 3-4 case supervisors as they grow their clinical and decision making skills
• Provide weekly hours of billable supervision, focused on providing supervision to trainees during their first 6 weeks at Soar, and case supervisors preparing for the BCBA exam
• Host weekly group training and discussion sessions for new trainees at their home center
• Build trainees skill sets in ESDM practices and ABA strategies, including joint activity routines, responding to challenging behavior, data collection/documentation, and evidence based teaching strategies
• Completes monthly STNH ESDM Fidelity Checks for RBTs
• Hosts a section of the MDC bi-weekly to monthly that communicates with BCBAs what is needed from them to ensure adherence to supervision requirements
• Organize and host quarterly, center-level continuing education events for BCBAs and RBTs
• Collaborate with the Partner Clinician and Center Operations Director regarding RBT performance and needed performance improvement initiatives
• Act as a clinical leader in the center on days when the Partner Clinician is not present
• Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years of starting your role as a Clinical Trainer

What we offer:

• Implement a unique model of ABA therapy! Learn a play-based form of ABA therapy for young kids, the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). You’ll receive training, continuing education, and work with national experts on ESDM implementation. Soar also covers the cost of ESDM certification for interested clinicians
• Real multidisciplinary collaboration! Work closely with speech, occupational therapy, psychology, and/or LPCs in our center via client overlaps and weekly interdisciplinary care meetings.
• Opportunities for career advancement as a clinician in a rapidly growing company
• Be a part of an organization working to advance the standard of autism therapy
• Work in a values-driven environment that deeply cares both about doing high-quality, ethical work
• A culture that cares about you! Shout outs, boo yahs, and staff appreciations for your hard work
• Great company benefits!
• Quality medical, dental, and vision plans
• A company 401K with company contribution
• 10 company holidays plus 15 additional days off
• Short term disability for all staff covered by Soar

What You Have

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field
• LBA (if applicable)
• Preferred candidates have a background in child development, early childhood education, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience as Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• ABA early intervention experience
• A mission driven nature that is deeply focused on care quality for kids
• Strong desire to work with clients ages 2- 6
• Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing
• Fluency in navigating devices such as computers and tablets
• Embodiment of Soar’s Core Values: High expectations, Belonging, Trust, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Fun

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.