Partner Clinician (BCBA) - Mesa

Tier1usa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 114,500 - 119,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401K with company contribution

10 company holidays plus 15 days off

Job summary

Soar Autism Center, located in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a leadership position in implementing the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) across its centers. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of BCBA experience, with strong collaboration and communication skills. The role includes senior clinical oversight, training, and supporting clinical staff. The position offers a competitive salary, clinical growth opportunities, and various benefits including medical, dental, and a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of BCBA experience.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of high-quality clinical ESDM delivery at clinics.
• Supervise and support BCBAs and center teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance center success.

Skills

Leadership in Clinical ESDM

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Fluency with technology (computers and tablets)

Strong communication skills

ABA early intervention experience

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

LBA in Arizona

BCBA certification

Job description

Compensation $114,500.00 - $119,500.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

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. Our care model integrates multiple disciplines, including ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and mental health services, with a focus on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)—a play‑based form of ABA therapy.

Compensation and role design:

Base pay: $114,500.00 - $119,500.00/year. Annual performance bonus potential up to $5,000. Additional compensation beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications.

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’ll Do

• Lead implementation of high quality clinical ESDM delivery at one (and eventually two) of Soar’s clinics (~80%)
• Provide senior clinical oversight for BCBAs and clients across 2 centers
• Complete normed checklists on a variety of clinical quality metrics on a weekly basis for BCBAs, timed with their review cycles in Soaring Clinicians
• Attend weekly meetings to norm and monitor checklists with Colorado Clinical President (CCP) and Head of ESDM Implementation (HEI)
• Provide case advisory and care pathways support to ensure our clients meet clinical outcomes goals
• Participate in the training and onboarding of BCBAs and case supervisors assigned to your centers
• Meet a billable requirement each week providing clinical support across your centers. A full time 100% PC split across two centers will have a total billable requirement of 10 hours per week
• Meet with CCP weekly to ensure continued growth and development in your role
• Supervise the Clinical Trainers at each of your centers
• Take ownership over clinical quality KPIs for your centers
• Collaborate with local leadership to support center success (~20%)
• Collaborate closely with the Center Operations Director (COD) to ensure strong clinic‑level communications and team culture
• Participate and support in monthly all staff meetings
• Help to coordinate and oversee Family Nights
• Co‑lead weekly MDC agenda and support training of new clinicians
• Participate in recurring meetings with clinical and operations staff
• Support local clinicians and their experience at Soar by being an advisor and advocate for the team

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 in Arizona
• Preferred candidates have a background in child development, early childhood education, or a related field
• At least 5 year of BCBA experience, with a strong preference for experience within Soar Autism Center.
• Familiarity with NDBIs and other naturalistic care models
• 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

Join Us in Expanding Soar’s Impact!

If you’re a BCBA looking for a unique leadership opportunity with a path to launching a new center, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to be part Soar Autism Center.

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.