Early Intervention BCBA – Life Skills Autism Academy (Center-Based)
Centria Autism
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Description
Are you a BCBA passionate about early intervention and lifelong impact? At Life Skills Autism Academy, a division of Centria Autism, we provide full-time, center-based ABA therapy for children ages 5 and under. Our mission is clear: deliver compassionate, evidence-based care during the most critical developmental window, so every child has the best chance to thrive.
Compensation and Incentives:
1. Base salary up to $105,000 (based on experience).
2. Signing bonus = $10,000
3. Monthly and weekly bonus structure averaging $1,000 or more per month!
Let's Talk! We know that outstanding clinical quality is invaluable, and we are ready to compensate accordingly. We invite all applicants to share their salary expectations, and we are fully prepared to tailor a package that reflects your unique clinical experience and value.
What Centria Offers:
- Early Intervention, Big Impact – Help shape a child’s future during the years when ABA therapy can make the most significant developmental difference.
- Purpose-Built Centers – Our LSAA centers are thoughtfully designed for children 5 and under, with low-distraction spaces, play-based learning areas, and a strong emphasis on routines and safety.
- Clinical Quality First – We prioritize outcomes, not billables. Our proprietary CareConnect platform streamlines everything from treatment planning to data collection so you can stay focused on care, not paperwork.
- Assent-Based and Play-Focused – We blend Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment into a compassionate, assent-based model, centered around joyful, meaningful learning.
- Real Work-Life Balance – Small caseloads, manageable schedules, and dedicated support teams mean no last-minute chaos and no burnout.
- You're Never Alone – With layered support from Clinical Directors, Area Clinical Directors, and our Clinical Excellence Team, you'll always have someone in your corner.
- No Operational Headaches – We handle the logistics. From scheduling to onboarding of technicians, our operations team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
- Career Growth on Your Terms – Whether you're mentoring the next generation of BCBAs, leading clinical training, or stepping into leadership, we support your growth.
- We Invest in You – From CEU stipends and paid CEU days to exclusive internal training events, we’re serious about keeping you sharp—and helping you level up.
- Perks That Actually Matter – Annual, all-inclusive vacation for two, early wage access, a company car or mileage reimbursement, and full benefits.
- No Non-Compete – We don’t believe in holding people back. If we’re not the right long-term fit, you’ll still leave better prepared for your next step.
Your Role & Impact as a BCBA
- Lead ABA therapy delivery within a collaborative, in-center environment
- Provide daily support and guidance to Behavior Technicians to ensure clinical excellence
- Develop and implement assent-based, individualized behavior plans following ABA principles
- Engage parents during scheduled on-site training sessions to drive meaningful progress
- Maintain high-quality clinical services through regular supervision and data-driven decision-making
At Life Skills Autism Academy, you’re not just supporting kids—you’re shaping futures. Join a team that believes in early intervention, compassionate care, and your potential as a leader. Apply today and help build the foundation for a child’s lifelong success.
Centria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits
- bonus
About this role
Centria Autism's Life Skills Autism Academy is looking for a BCBA to lead early intervention services for children ages 5 and under in a center-based setting in Tucson. This role centers on direct clinical leadership—supervising Behavior Technicians, developing individualized behavior plans using an assent-based, play-focused model, and partnering with parents through on-site training sessions. You'll work within purpose-built spaces designed specifically for young learners, using Centria's CareConnect platform to handle treatment planning and data collection so clinical work stays front and center.
The position emphasizes manageable caseloads, small teams, and layered clinical support from Directors and a dedicated Clinical Excellence Team, which translates to sustainable work rhythms rather than burnout. Compensation reflects this commitment to quality: base salary up to $105,000, a $10,000 signing bonus, and monthly bonuses averaging $1,000 or more, with the company explicitly inviting discussion of salary expectations based on your experience. Additional benefits include CEU stipends and paid CEU days, an annual all-inclusive vacation, early wage access, company car or mileage reimbursement, and full health benefits.
This role suits a BCBA who values early intervention's developmental impact and wants to lead clinically without administrative overhead. Centria handles scheduling and technician onboarding, supports career growth into mentoring or leadership, and notably carries no non-compete clause. If you're drawn to compassionate, evidence-based care during the most formative years and prefer collaboration over isolation, this is worth exploring.
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