Board Certified Behavior Analyst - In Home
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Glendale, AZ, US
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis, evidence-based practice, and ethical decision-making.
- Expertise in: Natural Environment Teaching (NET) Verbal Behavior Incidental Teaching Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)
- Passion for early intervention and working with children ages 1–8.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Compassion and professionalism when navigating difficult family conversations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Growth mindset with openness to coaching and continuous learning.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Resilience under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
- Demonstrated servant leadership and positive team engagement.
- High integrity and commitment to ethical practice.
- Ability to work independently in both clinic and home environments.
- Proficiency with technology that enhances productivity and client care.
- Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis or related field.
- Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
- 2–3 years of experience as a practicing BCBA.
- Experience supervising Behavior Technicians.
- Completion of an 8-hour BACB Supervisor Training.
- Eligible for state licensure where required.
- Ability to maintain licensure, credentialing, and CAQH attestation requirements.
- Reliable transportation with the ability to travel locally between clinic and client locations.
- Ability to pass a background check and be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice to have
- Experience providing services in both clinic and home-based settings.
- Multiple years supervising clients from early childhood through adolescence.
Full description
*This is not a remote position*
Behavior Analyst Position Description
Job Mission: The Behavior Analyst coaches and manages a high-performing team of RBTs to deliver a quality clinical and customer experience for clients and families living with autism through their ABA journey with Ascend for optimal clinical outcomes.
Location: Phoenix, AZ - West Valley
Position Overview
Ascend is seeking a passionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who enjoys providing high-quality, evidence-based ABA services in both our clinic and clients' natural environments, including homes, schools, and community settings.
Our BCBAs serve as both clinical leaders and people leaders. In addition to overseeing individualized treatment plans and family support, you will coach and develop a team of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes and outstanding family experiences.
This position is ideal for a BCBA who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys early intervention, Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Verbal Behavior, and values servant leadership, innovation, and continuous growth.
Supervisory Responsibilities
As a BCBA at Ascend, you will lead a team of approximately 8–10 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) by providing coaching, mentorship, and clinical oversight.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership and coaching to Behavior Technicians to accelerate client outcomes.
- Supervise and connect with each RBT weekly.
- Serve as the coaching manager for assigned RBTs, including interviewing candidates, making hiring recommendations, delivering performance feedback, coaching performance, and participating in corrective action up to and including termination.
- Create professional development opportunities and career pathing for RBTs.
- Deliver competency-based training and treatment integrity checks.
- Foster a positive, engaging team culture where RBTs feel supported, recognized, and continuously learning.
- Provide fieldwork supervision for individuals pursuing BCBA certification.
- Ensure a minimum of 10% clinical supervision across client cases or provide direct services when clinically necessary.
- Ensure a minimum of 5% supervision for each RBT working with assigned clients.
- Monitor treatment dosage and fulfillment in alignment with scheduling policies and clinical appropriateness.
- Manage RBT case assignments to optimize clinical, family, and operational fit.