Behavior Analyst in Training

About the role

This role is designed for individuals actively pursuing BCBA certification who are accruing practicum hours. It prepares candidates to become successful BCBAs upon completing required hours and passing the exam. The position reports to the Local Clinical Trainer (BCBA) at the team member’s specific clinic and is part of the Apex Program, which supports team members as they pursue a career as a BCBA. Ideal candidates are within 6–9 months of testing to become a BCBA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a case supervisor for 3–5 client cases (20 paid unrestricted hours/week), with caseload and hours potentially increasing closer to testing based on center growth and availability
• Update client goals and programming using the electronic data collection platform
• Provide direct supervision to a team of RBTs
• Participate in ESDM-specific trainings to grow clinical skillset
• Write Behavior Intervention Plans using the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill Based Treatment (SBT)
• Meet with families to conduct Family Treatment Guidance meetings and support using Soar’s in-house curriculum
• Conduct and write assessment reports for new clients and re-assessments for established clients, including training on the Vineland, QABF, FAST, and the ESDM Curriculum Checklist
• Receive coaching and feedback from Partner Clinician and other BCBAs in the clinic
• Be part of the Soar integrated care team, participating in interdisciplinary meetings with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists
• Conduct direct client therapy (10–20 hours/week), based on center needs and program progress

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s program in ABA
• Within approximately 400–600 hours (or less) of completing all practicum hours to be eligible to sit for the BCBA Exam
• Demonstrated excellent skills in building rapport and trust with families as a behavior therapist
• Emerging skills in case conceptualization and client programming and planning
• Emerging skills in coaching and supervising RBTs to implement ESDM therapy
• Desire to learn, grow, and accept feedback

Benefits

• Mission deeply focused on care quality for kids and their families
• Competitive compensation package
• Quality medical, dental, and vision plans
• Hiring incentives
• Company 401K with company contribution
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and personal days
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing organization
• Paid unrestricted hours

Pay

• Base pay: $25.50 – $32.50/hour
• $2,000 signing bonus upon offer
• $2,000 signing bonus plus an additional $5,000 upon passing the BCBA exam

Schedule

• Full-time, hourly position
• 1 additional week of PTO to prepare and study for the BCBA exam
• High-quality study materials provided once within 6–9 months of testing
• Guaranteed BCBA role at Soar following the passing of the BCBA exam and meeting program expectations (location dependent on local staffing needs)