Academy Social Skills BCBA

Position: Academy Social Skills BCBA
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Job Id: 36356 # of Openings: 1

Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®), ABC Academy

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At Action Behavior Centers (ABC), we help autistic children build communication, social, and daily living skills through evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. As a BCBA at ABC Academy, you’ll help school-age children build the skills they need for the classroom. You’ll partner with families and educators to support each child’s move into school.

Why ABC?

• Our children and families: We keep caseloads small and center our work on compassionate care in ABA.
• Our culture: Our Core Values of Caring, Excellence, Team, Learning, and Fun guide how we work every day.
• Our community: We stay grounded in our why, which is the difference we make in the lives of children, families, and teammates.

About ABC Academy

• Who it serves: ABC Academy serves children ages 5 to 12, with a focus on school readiness and social skills.
• The clinical model: It’s designed to support children as they transition from early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) into school.
• Individualized goals: BCBAs set individualized goals in collaboration with families after a thorough assessment of each child’s needs.
• School collaboration: You’ll work with educators on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), help children generalize skills to the classroom, and prepare them for success at school.

The role at a glance

• Position: Full-time, permanent
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., plus rotating Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon based on family attendance
• Total compensation: $86,500 to $122,000 per year, with more earning potential based on center size, mentoring Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®), and supervising assigned trainees
• Caseload: An average of five to six children, with a maximum of eight

Compensation & bonuses

• Total compensation package: Your pay combines a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, mentorship bonuses, and long-term ownership in the company.
• Monthly performance bonuses: Bonuses are uncapped and start at 26 hours of treatment delivery per week, so you won’t wait months to qualify.
• Mentorship bonuses: Earn bonus pay for providing supervision hours to RBTs pursuing a master’s degree in behavior analysis.
• Certification bonuses: Get rewarded for each teammate who earns certification under your supervision.
• Relocation packages: Get financial support to make your move easier.
• 401(k) with company match: Start investing in your future right away with help from ABC’s company match.

Schedule & work-life balance

• Remote work: Work from home up to three days per month, based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year.
• 29 days off in your first year: Your time off includes holidays, paid time off (PTO), continuing education unit (CEU) days, and flex days. Guilt-free rest is encouraged!
• Manageable caseloads: An average of five to six children, with a maximum of eight, so you’re set up to succeed without burning out.
• No non-compete agreements: If you leave ABC, you’re free to take your next role wherever you choose.

Career growth & clinical leadership

• Career growth: Follow a clear path from BCBA to Senior BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Director, Senior Clinical Director, Group Clinical Director, and Regional Clinical Director.
• Training and development: Build your skills through Dr. Gregory Hanley’s compassionate care training in evidence-based ABA.
• Research and innovation: Collaborate with Dr. Linda LeBlanc at the Action Institute to advance treatment outcomes, transparency, equity, and clinical quality.
• Clinical guidance: Learn from ABC’s Clinical Advisory Board and Compassionate Care Team, including:
  • Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Charna Mintz
  • Dr. Gregory Hanley
  • Dr. Linda LeBlanc
  • Dr. Patricia Wright
  • Dr. Dorothea Lerman
  • Dr. Malika Pritchett
  • Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami
  • Dr. Anthony Cammilleri

Education & support

• Continuing education: Earn 10 or more no-cost, in-house CEUs each year. You’ll also receive funds for outside training courses and two paid CEU days.
• Student loan repayment assistance: ABC contributes toward your student loans each year.

Health, family & wellness

• Health benefits: Choose from best-in-class medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Family support: Receive up to $3,000 in maternity and paternity financial assistance, plus short-term disability options that can equal eight weeks of paid leave.
• Unique perks: Enjoy these perks, and more:
  • First Stop Health virtual care for you and up to seven household members
  • A Calm membership for you and your family
  • DoorDash DashPass
  • Milk Stork breast milk shipping while you travel
  • A SNOO smart sleeper for new parents

Your role

As a BCBA at ABC Academy, you’ll:

• Set individualized, evidence-based goals in collaboration with families after a thorough assessment.
• Deliver high-quality ABA treatment in a positive, child-centered environment, using play-based strategies where appropriate.
• Supervise and mentor RBTs to support consistent, compassionate care.
• Collaborate with families to track progress and celebrate growth.
• Partner with educators on IEPs and help children carry their skills into the classroom.

What you’ll bring

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or education
• Active BCBA certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®), plus licensure in applicable states
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, squat, kneel, and stay active during sessions

Preferred:

• Experience with CentralReach
• Experience supporting school-age children, IEPs, or collaboration with schools

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Bring patience and empathy to your work with children and families.
• Lead and multitask well to keep children safe and engaged.
• Value teamwork and collaboration with families, educators, and teammates.

About ABC

At Action Behavior Centers (ABC), we help children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reach milestone moments. Compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do, and our highly trained clinicians deliver evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Our autism services include diagnostic support, 1:1 individualized Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), parent training, and school readiness programs across hundreds of centers in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. Because no family should have to wait for help, ABC offers immediate access to care.

We’re proud to support thousands of families with a diverse, dedicated team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts ® (BCBAs ® ), Registered Behavior Technicians ® (RBTs ® ), and other clinicians who are shaping the future of compassionate autism care.

Life at ABC

See what life at ABC looks like on Instagram and Facebook , and read what our teammates say about growing with us on LinkedIn .

ABC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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