Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education | Kansas City, MO | Full-Time

Why Work at Cultivate?

At Cultivate, we believe in cultivating potential - in our clients, and in our team. We support our people the way we ask them to support our families: with respect, integrity, and genuine care. We hold each other accountable, stay humble enough to keep growing, and we make sure every voice has a place here. Because when our team thrives, so do the individuals we serve.

Compensation & Education Support

Competitive total compensation with your well-being in mind:

• Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 - competitive and reflective of your experience.
• Sign On Bonus: $5,000
• Work From Home: Thrive in a collaborative clinical community with excellent resources, mentorship, and peer support. Enjoy schedule flexibility within clinical requirements and designated on-site days. Plus, eligibility for work-from-home administrative days after your introductory period (subject to clinic needs and Clinical Manager approval).
• Performance Bonuses: Potential to earn an additional $19,000 yearly, paid out monthly - no waiting until year-end to see the reward of your impact.
• 401(k): Company contributions to help invest in your future.
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Full-service benefits package - because your health matters as much as your clients'.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 paid days off, including holidays, personal days and a CEU day in your first year.
• Continuing Education: CEU program and time off to further your education, so your growth never stops.

Scheduling & Work - Life Balance

• Manageable caseloads & low billable hour requirements. Built to drive meaningful outcomes without compromising clinician well-being.
• Flexibility that fits your life. Hybrid roles are available depending on clinic location, so you can do meaningful work without sacrificing the balance you deserve.

The Clinical Difference

• You're treated like the clinical expert you are - families and care teams trust your voice.
• Your ideas don't just get heard - they shape how we grow.
• Freedom to build truly individualized treatment plans.
• Determine medically necessary hours based on individual's needs and your clinical judgment.
• You'll never do it alone - structured, ongoing 1:1 clinical support with your Clinical Manager.

Transparent Career Growth & Leadership Tracks

Leadership Pathway: BCBA › Lead BCBA › Clinical Manager

• We build our leaders from within, so advancement is real and within reach.
• Mentor RBTs and BCaBAs through the Cultivate Apprenticeship Program, shaping the next generation of clinicians.
• Stay connected to a network of BCBAs across 12 states, all just as invested in pushing outcomes - and each other - forward.
• Access industry-leading resources right at your fingertips - including Early Intervention Curriculums, Skills-Based Treatment (SBT), Caregiver Guidance Trainings, and ACT - all integrated into our modern data collection platforms. We invest in technology that makes your job easier.
• You won't fly solo here. Our BCBAs receive high-level clinical supervision and collaboration through onsite 1:1s with Clinical Managers, monthly mentorship sessions, and unlimited free CEUs available anytime online. When you want to go further, we've got you - annual stipend for CEU and conference attendance, a paid day off to attend, and automatic CASP membership included.

Your Role

• Drive extraordinary outcomes through hands-on, high-quality case oversight for every client on your caseload.
• Lead initial intake assessments and design treatment plans built around each child's unique needs.
• Guide your BTs and RBTs day-to-day, helping them grow into confident, skilled clinicians.
• Be a steady partner for families, equipping caregivers with the training and support they need at every stage.
• Bring your insight to the table - working alongside Clinical Managers and fellow BCBAs to keep raising the bar.

Qualifications

• Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst, as applicable.
• Hands-on experience working with children or adults with autism spectrum disorder.
• A genuine passion for behavioral science, with a drive to bring best practices and current ABA research into your work.
• A commitment to never stop growing - professionally and clinically.
• Sharp organizational and time management skills, with a process-driven, detail-oriented approach.
• Confident, clear communication - written and verbal - including parent/guardian training.
• Available full-time (40 hrs/week), with steady hours and flexibility to adjust when clients or/ your team need it most.
• A collaborative spirit, ready to work alongside stakeholders from all kinds of backgrounds.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ABA data collection software preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug & alcohol screen.

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At Cultivate we celebrate and support diversity. We thrive off our differences to provide the highest quality practices for our communities. Cultivate is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace - we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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