Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – 27 Billable Hour Max (Des Moines, WA)

Job Overview:

Empower. Innovate. Celebrate. Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) looking to pair exceptional clinical care with a supportive, growth-oriented team? At Step Up ABA , our mission is to partner with families to better the lives of children with autism. We believe that to take the best care of our clients, we must take the best care of our clinicians.

We are seeking dedicated, compassionate BCBAs to join a collaborative environment where meaningful patient outcomes and professional well-being go hand-in-hand.

The Step Up ABA Difference (Our Benefits & Perks):

We know how hard BCBAs work, which is why we built a culture designed to prevent burnout and richly reward your clinical expertise:

• Unmatched Work-Life Balance: Focus on quality over quantity. Enjoy a highly manageable caseload of just 8–13 clients with a strict maximum of only 27 billable hours per week .

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive base salary up to $100,000/year (dependent on experience).

• Comprehensive Time Off: Start with 23 total paid days off in your first year (includes 10 standard PTO days, 1 Birthday PTO day, 10 paid holidays, and 2 dedicated CEU days).

• Full Benefits Package: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a competitive referral program bonus scheme.

• Professional Investment: Full financial coverage for your credential renewals, a dedicated paid CEU allowance, and a clear, structured path to leadership roles.

• Relocation Support: Relocation assistance is available if you are moving to the beautiful Puyallup, WA area.

• Community & Culture: Flexible scheduling options, annual clinician appreciation parties, team-building events, and consistent milestone celebrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Oversight: Provide high-level ABA therapy and clinical oversight across both clinic and home settings.

• Assessments & Plans: Conduct initial behavioral evaluations and develop individualized, data-driven treatment plans.

• Mentorship: Supervise, support, and mentor Certified Behavior Technicians (CBTs) and practicum students assigned to your cases.

• Family Partnership: Lead impactful parent training sessions to ensure continuity of care and long-term family success.

• Data Evaluation: Consistently analyze clinical data to update treatment goals and ensure ethical, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Licensure: Active certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and eligibility for a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license in the state of Washington (Required).

• Location: Must be able to work in-person at our clinic location in Des Moines, WA 98198 .

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

• Attributes: Strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a passionate, patient-centered approach to behavioral health.

Our CHOICE Values:

We live by these core principles to ensure our culture is as impactful for our staff as it is for our families:

• Celebrate: We recognize every milestone for our kids, our families, and our team.

• Hope: We lead with consistency and optimistic, clear communication.

• Outstanding: We set the bar high for clinical integrity and quality of service.

• Innovate: We constantly adapt our systems to improve care and support.

• Collaborate: We work as a unified team across the clinic and the community.

• Empower: We provide the tools for our staff and clients to learn, grow, and succeed.

Our approach to ABA emphasizes the importance of building partnerships with families and communities to help children grow. The goal of ABA therapy is to develop individualized plans that teach kids verbal language, social skills, daily living skills, play skills and reduce problem behaviors.

Company Description

Our approach to ABA emphasizes the importance of building partnerships with families and communities to help children grow. The goal of ABA therapy is to develop individualized plans that teach kids verbal language, social skills, daily living skills, play skills and reduce problem behaviors.