Senior BCBA Clinical Director — ESDM Leader

Soar Autism Center; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

11 holidays + 15 days off

Short-term disability paid by company

Continuing education and career growth

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an experienced Clinical Director (BCBA), or Partner Clinician, to lead clinical services across one to three centers. The role emphasizes ESDM, mentorship, and data-driven care improvements for young children.

You will supervise BCBA professionals, maintain ~10 billable hours weekly, and coordinate with operations to align clinical goals with center priorities. Competitive compensation includes bonuses and sign-on rewards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field and BCBA credentials.
• Current LBA in Arizona and BCBA certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior clinical authority for assigned centers, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Coach and develop BCBA professionals, Clinical Trainers, and Case Supervisors through observation and structured feedback.
• Maintain approximately 10 billable hours per week to ensure strong fidelity and implementation of the ESDM.
• Partner with the Center Operations Director to align clinical and operational priorities.
• Own key clinical quality metrics for your centers and use data to strengthen care.

Skills

BCBA experience

Coaching/mentoring

ESDM experience

Education

Master’s degree in ABA or related field

LBA license in Arizona

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 seeking an experienced Clinical Director (BCBA), or Partner Clinician, to serve as a senior clinical leader for one to three of our centers. We specialize in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a naturalistic, play-based approach to Applied Behavior Analysis for young children.

Base pay: $114,500.00 - $119,500.00/yearper year, plus an annual performance bonus of up to $5,000.

Sign-on bonus: up to $10,000, based on start date and location.

Additional bonus opportunity: up to $20,000 in additional annual compensation for achieving ESDM certification, with training costs covered by Soar.

This Role is Ideal For

An experienced clinical leader looking to expand their impact beyond an individual caseload to shape the quality of care across an entire team

This role is designed to not spend time on operations, but instead is highly focused on prioritizing clinical outcomes and mentorship for clinicians at your centers

A professional with experience in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) or a strong desire to continue growing their practice in this naturalistic approach.

A mentor passionate about raising the standard of Applied Behavior Analysis care through data-driven improvements.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the senior clinical authority for assigned centers, setting a high bar for quality and consistency.

Coach and develop other BCBA professionals, Clinical Trainers, and Case Supervisors through regular observation and structured feedback.

Maintain approximately 10 billable hours per week to ensure strong fidelity and implementation of the ESDM

Partner closely with the Center Operations Director to align clinical and operational priorities.

Own key clinical quality metrics for your centers and use data to strengthen care.

What You Have

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field.

Current LBA in Arizona.

At least 5 years of experience as a BCBA.

Significant experience delivering early intervention services and working with children ages 2-6.

A proven track record of coaching or developing other clinicians as a Clinical Director or senior leader.

What Soar Offers

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including medical plans with a $0 deductible

401(k) with company contribution after one year

11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off

Company-paid short-term disability coverage

Continuing education, clinical training, and career growth opportunities

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.

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