Resident BCBA (Relocation Support Provided)

Soar Autism Center; United States; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality medical plan

Dental and vision plans

11 company holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Short-term disability

Maternity leave available

Student loan repayment assistance

Continued training and national expert

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Resident BCBA to design and implement naturalistic ABA for children ages 2-6 in a center-based setting with an option for a hybrid work schedule.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, use ESDM strategies, and participate in ongoing onboarding and training. A Master’s in ABA or related field and BCBA certification are required, with opportunities for clinical growth and leadership paths.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• BCBA certification held and current.
• Experience in ABA early intervention.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized, naturalistic ABA for preschool children in a center.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on assessments and treatment plans.
• Apply ESDM-informed strategies and provide training.
• Conduct standardized assessments and track progress with data.
• Partner with families through guidance and support.
• Maintain a manageable caseload focused on depth of care.

Skills

ABA early intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

BCBA certification

Job description

Soar Autism Center is excited to offer a unique Resident BCBA position with competitive relocation bonuses, designed for passionate and motivated Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) looking for a meaningful professional opportunity. This role offers a chance to grow your career while supporting children with autism in a collaborative, play-based environment using the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). This is an in-person role, for BCBAs who are open to a hybrid, in-center work environment

Relocation Incentives:

• Up to $10,000 relocation bonus upon joining with a 1-year commitment to remain in Arizona.
• An additional $5,000 bonus awarded at the 1-year mark for those who extend their residency to 18 months.

Compensation And Role Design

• Base pay: $86,000.00 - $113,500.00/year. Annual performance bonus potential up to $3,800. Additional compensation beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications
• Caseload: 7-9 children per BCBA, designed for depth and quality of care
• Hybrid: 1 work-from-home day per week for each BCBA, with some opportunity for 2 work-from-home days, depending on center maturity, clinical needs, and team coordination.
• 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

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized, naturalistic ABA for children ages 2-6 in a center-based setting
• Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary clinical team (SLP, OT, psychology, developmental pediatrics) on assessments and integrated treatment plans
• Use ESDM-informed strategies (we provide training, ESDM experience not required)
• Conduct standardized assessments, track progress, and adjust plans based on data
• Partner with families through clear guidance, compassionate communication, and practical support
• Maintain a manageable caseload focused on depth of care, not volume

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field
• Current BCBA certification
• ABA early intervention experience
• Preferred: background in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field

Additional Benefits

• Quality medical ($0 deductible), dental, and vision plans
• 11 company holidays + 15-20 additional paid days off
• 401(k) with company contribution after 1 year
• Short-term disability covered by Soar and paid maternity leave available
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Training and continuing education, plus support from national experts (including Laurie Vismara and other experts on our Clinical Advisory Board)
• Weekly interdisciplinary collaboration and care meetings
• Opportunity for an enhanced hybrid schedule in some centers (up to 2 telehealth days/week based on clinical needs and team coordination)

We are on a mission to transform autism care by putting children, families, and clinical quality first. If you want to practice high-quality ABA in a place that takes clinical standards seriously, we’d love to meet you. Will you join us? 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.