Job Description

Eligibility is limited to certified BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs presently completing graduate coursework toward BCBA certification. Candidates who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered for this position.

Empowered Practice. Strong Team Backing. Real-World Change.

Total Compensation

Total Annual Compensation: $85,000 – $113,000 annually

• Base Salary: $85,000 – $95,000
• Monthly Performance Bonus: $7,000 – $18,000 annually (paid monthly)
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 – $10,000 (varies by start date and location)

Want to Take the Next Step?

Members of our BCBA recruiting team are online and ready to talk. Text APPLY to 832-240-5710 to get started.

Most BCBA roles ask you to balance caseload size, clinical quality, and paperwork — and something usually gives. This role is built differently. You'll lead ABA therapy for a defined group of clients, designing individualized treatment plans, running functional behavior assessments, and guiding the technicians who deliver direct services day to day. Parents and caregivers see real change because the programming actually matches their child, and because you have the time, tools, and team to support it.

Daily Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in delivering excellent ABA services.
• Develop and lead personalized treatment plans built around each client's individual needs — never generic templates.
• Partner with our compassion-led clinical committees to share clinical insights and strengthen care delivery.
• Reinforce a culture grounded in ethics and outcomes rather than direct-service-hour targets.
• Carry out functional behavior assessments and modify programming based on data and professional judgment.
• Offer impactful parent coaching and family training to sustain progress between therapy sessions.
• Comply with all BACB ethical standards, state regulations, and payer-specific requirements.

Required Credentials

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a comparable area of study (for BCBA holders).
• Valid BCBA or BCaBA certification with the BACB (or valid RBT certification combined with ongoing graduate coursework pointing toward BCBA certification).
• Eligible to pass a background screening covering criminal background and driving record.
• Strong familiarity with BACB ethical rules and the applicable state and payer guidelines.

Preferred Experience

• Track record of creating parent and caregiver training programs.
• Clear written and verbal communication capabilities for working with families and documenting treatment.
• History of supervising behavior technicians or RBTs in a center-style ABA environment.
• Desire to take part in applied research or share findings at professional conferences.

Benefits and Wellness

• Monthly bonus structure delivering up to $18,000 in additional annual income
• 15 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays each year
• Up to $1,000 in Professional Development Stipend funding
• Full benefits package, wellness support, and 401(k) match
• Referral incentives for helping recruit BTs, RBTs, and BCBAs
• Hybrid work arrangement — one remote day per week when center operations permit
• Anytime access to 100+ free CEUs
• Up to 26 live CEU events yearly, including our Annual Clinical Conference
• Five clinical committees and access to top professionals in the industry
• Merit-based salary increases each year

Reasons to Choose BlueSprig

• Support Without Equal — Partner with compassion-led clinical committees while leveraging a deep catalog of resources, tools, and goal banks to support strong outcomes.
• Career Development — Move forward on either the clinical or operations side within our coast-to-coast network, including special access to innovative research via SprigLAB.
• Quality You Can Count On — We hold the line on care quality. We meet every BACB, state, and payer standard and emphasize impactful supervision and parent involvement over piling on direct-service hours.
• Practitioner Authority — The clinical direction is yours to set. Develop treatment plans that fit the individual client, never generic templates, using the breadth of your skills and tools.

Career Pathways

Operations Route:

Associate Director of Clinical Operations → Director of Clinical Operations → Senior Director of Clinical Operations

Clinical Supervisor Route:

Associate Clinical Supervisor → Clinical Supervisor → Senior Clinical Supervisor

Clinical Director Route:

Associate Clinical Director → Clinical Director → Senior Clinical Director

Excellence in Research and Practice

Gain insight from and partner with our respected Clinical Advisory Board, which includes:

• Michael R. Cummings, M.D. — Medical Director, University APIC Program
• Jane Howard, Ph.D., BCBA — Clinical Advisor
• Janell Van Cleve, M.S. Ed., CAS — Clinical Director, University APIC Program
• Candice Allen, M.D. — Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

Our clinical and research staff continue to advance the discipline — with 50+ presentations at national and international conferences during 2024 and 20+ contributions to peer-reviewed outlets such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice across 2023–2024.

In the interest of client safety and security, this position is subject to a background screening which can include — but is not limited to — review of criminal records and driving history. All screenings comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other applicable regulations. We will obtain your consent before initiating any check.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Master's degree or higher in ABA, Psychology, Education or related field with approved behavior-analytic coursework

At BlueSprig, we are dedicated to ensuring a level playing field for all. As part of that, we work hard to maintain our Great Place To Work ® status so that everyone is rewarded fairly and earns opportunities for bringing their whole and best selves every day, to allow for the fulfillment of our mission to change the world for children with autism.

BlueSprig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BlueSprig aims to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At BlueSprig, we level the playing field for all.