Resident BCBA (Relocation Support Provided)

About the role

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).

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: 7-8 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
• 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
• 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)

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

This is an in-person role, for BCBAs who are open to a hybrid, in-center work environment.

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