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Alpaca Health lists this Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) opportunity in grand junction, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Part‑Time | Hourly | Grand Junction, CO | Parent‑Led ABA
About the Position
We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing Colorado team in a part‑time, hourly position.
Our program uses a parent‑led, team‑based ABA model that places caregivers at the center of treatment while also utilizing Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to support implementation, modeling, and skill development.
In our model, the BCBA partners with caregivers to identify meaningful goals, understand behavior, develop practical strategies, and build caregiver confidence in using those strategies during everyday routines. RBTs work directly with children and families to model strategies, provide opportunities for practice, support skill acquisition, and help caregivers carry treatment strategies into daily life.
The goal is not for skills to exist only during therapy sessions. We want treatment strategies to be practical enough that caregivers can use them successfully when the treatment team is not present.
What You’ll Do
Conduct initial and ongoing behavioral and skills assessments
Develop individualized, function‑based treatment plans based on the needs and priorities of the child and family
Provide ongoing caregiver coaching and parent‑led ABA services
Teach caregivers how to implement behavioral and skill‑building strategies within everyday routines
Model interventions and provide supportive, practical feedback to caregivers
Develop meaningful goals related to communication, social engagement, adaptive skills, emotional and behavioral regulation, safety, independence, play, and daily living
Develop clear treatment protocols that can be implemented consistently by caregivers and RBTs
Provide clinical supervision, modeling, feedback, and direction to RBTs
Observe RBT implementation and make treatment modifications based on client response and data
Support RBTs in effectively modeling strategies for caregivers and promoting generalization across people, routines, and environments
Use naturalistic and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies whenever appropriate
Review treatment data and caregiver feedback to evaluate progress
Modify treatment strategies and goals based on client progress and changing family needs
Conduct reassessments and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate
Coordinate care with schools, medical providers, therapists, and other members of the client’s treatment team when appropriate
Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation
Participate in team meetings, consultation, and case collaboration as needed
Maintain services consistent with BACB ethical requirements, payer requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations
Our Parent‑Led Model
Parent‑led does not mean parents do it alone.
Caregivers, RBTs, and BCBAs each have an important role on the treatment team.
The BCBA develops treatment, analyzes progress, coaches caregivers, supervises RBTs, and modifies intervention based on the child's and family's needs.
The RBT provides direct intervention while modeling strategies, creating opportunities for caregivers to practice, supporting skill acquisition, and helping skills generalize into everyday routines.
The caregiver works collaboratively with the treatment team to identify priorities, learn strategies, practice skills, and incorporate effective supports into family life.
For example, an RBT may model how to create communication opportunities during play, while the BCBA coaches the caregiver on how to use the same strategy during meals, getting dressed, community outings, or sibling interactions.
This collaborative approach allows children to receive direct support while also building the caregiver's ability to support progress throughout the week.
Our Clinical Approach
Treatment may address:
Functional communication
Play and social engagement
Emotional and behavioral regulation
Flexibility and transitions
Adaptive and daily living skills
Toileting and hygiene
Safety and community participation
Independence
Caregiver‑identified family routines and priorities
We emphasize Natural Environment Teaching (NET), caregiver coaching, function‑based intervention, positive reinforcement, relationship‑building, and developmentally appropriate teaching .
Treatment should fit into a child's life—not require a child's life to revolve around treatment.
Required Qualifications
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing
Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field
Ability to meet Colorado and payer requirements for providing behavior‑analytic services
Experience conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
Knowledge of functional assessment and function‑based intervention
Strong understanding of ABA principles and evidence‑based intervention
Ability to supervise, train, and provide effective clinical feedback to RBTs
Ability to independently analyze client progress and make clinically appropriate treatment modifications
Strong caregiver coaching and interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and time‑management skills
Ability to complete clinical documentation within required timelines
Ability to provide in‑person services in Grand Junction and surrounding areas
Reliable transportation for travel to client service locations
Commitment to ethical, compassionate, individualized care
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing caregiver or parent training
Experience with parent‑led or caregiver‑mediated ABA
Experience working with young children and families
Experience with autism and other developmental disabilities
Experience with Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and other naturalistic approaches
Experience working with Medicaid‑funded ABA programs
Experience supervising and developing RBTsExperience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is clinically strong but also warm, flexible, collaborative, and approachable with families and RBTs .
The right BCBA understands that effective caregiver coaching is collaborative. You should be comfortable listening to families, identifying what is realistic within their routines, explaining ABA without unnecessary jargon, modeling strategies, and adjusting recommendations when something isn't working.
You should also enjoy developing RBTs—not simply overseeing their hours. We want our RBTs to understand the why behind treatment, model strategies effectively for caregivers, and help families see how skills can be practiced naturally throughout the day.
We value BCBAs who prioritize relationship‑building, assent, dignity, family choice, independence, and socially meaningful outcomes.
Position Details
Employment Type: Part‑Time, Hourly
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Service Model: Parent‑Led ABA with RBT support
Schedule: Flexible based on caseload and family availability
Caseload: Part‑time caseload with opportunity to increase as the program grows
Work Setting: On‑site, in‑person services in client homes and community settings throughout the Grand Junction area
Compensation: $***–$*** per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Why Join Us?
Our model gives BCBAs the opportunity to work with the whole treatment team rather than focusing exclusively on direct‑service hours.
You’ll coach caregivers, develop RBTs, individualize treatment, analyze progress, and help families build strategies that continue to work outside of therapy.
As our Colorado program grows, there may also be opportunities for increased hours and additional clinical responsibilities.
Other Requirements
Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing
Meet applicable Colorado Medicaid and payer credentialing requirements
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire
Crisis prevention/intervention certification or willingness to complete employer‑required crisis intervention training
Successful completion of required criminal background checks and screenings
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
Ability to travel to client homes and community‑based service locations
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and transition between floor and standing positions throughout sessions
Ability to sit and engage in activities on the floor with children
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to respond quickly and safely when client behavior presents an immediate safety concern
Ability to implement approved safety and crisis‑response procedures when clinically necessary and within the employee’s training
Ability to work in home and community environments that may involve varying noise levels, movement, and activity
Ability to use a computer or mobile device for data collection, documentation, communication, and other job‑related responsibilities
Ability to maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, BACB ethical requirements, and organizational policies
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Worksite address
grand junction, CO, 81503, US
Who can apply
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