Clinical Trainer BCBA - Lead RBTs & ESDM Training

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 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.