Lead BCBA

FronteraCare delivers life-changing autism services to children and families across New Mexico and Colorado. We provide high quality diagnostic evaluations and ABA  therapy, partnering closely with parents, grandparents, foster parents, and other caregivers to create individualized care plans rooted in each child's unique strengths, needs, and family context.

Our clinicians are committed to evidence-based, compassionate care that helps children with autism thrive. We believe the best outcomes are when families are at the heart of the treatment. By combining clinical expertise with family insights, we help children build skills, gain confidence, and thrive.

Our Mission
Our mission is to expand access to exceptional diagnostic and behavioral healthcare for every child, no matter where they live or their circumstances.

*This role will support our Santa Teresa, NM clinic, and will require monthly travel to this location*

The Lead BCBA serves as a pivotal clinical leader, overseeing a team of clinicians in delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. This role encompasses advanced case management, clinical program development, mentorship, and close collaboration with both families and staff. The Lead BCBA is responsible for ensuring that all treatment is ethical, effective, and aligned with Frontera’s values and technology, while also fostering team growth and promoting professional excellence.

Clinical Quality

• Conduct advanced behavior and functional analytic assessments, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and skill-based assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS).
• Develop, review, and oversee individualized ABA treatment plans and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) that reflect client-specific goals and progress
• Design and lead clinical programming including, case supervision, and discharge planning
• Provide high-level oversight of data collection, analysis, and documentation to ensure treatment effectiveness and fidelity
• Guide clinicians in adapting treatment modalities and instructional materials based on developmental level, cultural relevance, and individual needs
• Support and utilize Frontera Health’s clinical technologies, including the Video Platform, to enhance service delivery and training
• Lead remote and in-person supervision, parent coaching, and team training sessions using evidence-based strategies
• Participate in clinical audits, treatment reviews, and quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of care.
• Deliver direct in-home and in-school observations, caregiver coaching, and RBT supervision to ensure clinical quality and continuity across community-based settings.
• Support school and daycare partnerships, collaborating with external stakeholders and education teams to support successful integration and implementation of ABA services.

 Leadership and Professionalism

• Support BCBA client matching and case management
• Mentor and coach BCBAs, Student Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), providing guidance on clinical challenges, treatment fidelity, and professional development
• Foster a culture of collaboration and clinical excellence through team meetings, and collaboration with with other team leaders
• Provide consultation and support on complex cases, behavioral emergencies, and sensitive family dynamics
• Collaborate with clients and families to identify socially significant goals and promote skill generalization across settings
• Assist in managing caseload distribution, scheduling, and productivity metrics for clinical teams
• Demonstrates clinical excellence by managing low cancellation rates and ensuring continuity of care, recognizing both as key performance indicators
• Champion the full integration (100% utilization)  of Frontera’s technology platforms including  the assessment tool and digital phenotyping systems as essential tools for driving clinical excellence and operational efficiency
• Lead by example to ensure all BCBAs and RBTs are actively engaged with these platforms, leveraging them consistently to enhance outcomes and strengthen team performance
• Collect feedback from BCBAs and prioritize it based on operational and clinical impact for the product team
• Lead RBT hiring interviews, onboarding, and field-based training for home, school, and daycare environments, ensuring team readiness and alignment with clinical protocols.

Ethical and Professional Conduct

• Model and uphold the highest ethical standards in clinical care, supervision, and communication as outlined by the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code
• Approach challenging conversations with professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and clear clinical rationale—whether with team members or client families
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other privacy/confidentiality regulations in all service delivery platforms and documentation
• Promote inclusive, respectful, and safe work environments that reflect the values of integrity, transparency, and equity

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB
• Minimum 3-5 years of ABA experience, with at least 1-2 years in a clinical leadership role
• Experience delivering ABA services via telehealth, including remote supervision and parent training 
• Strong knowledge of ABA principles, clinical assessment tools, and data analysis
• Experience with electronic data collection systems (e.g., Catalyst, CentralReach, Passage Health)
• Experience managing hybrid caseloads (in-person and telehealth)
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms (e.g., Google Meets)
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and relationship-building abilities
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and professionalism in diverse settings
• Team-oriented with a collaborative and engaged approach to the workplace
• Flexible schedule, but must be able to work irregular hours when necessary
• Qualified candidates will demonstrate the ability to conduct and maintain successful community partnerships such as school contracts
• Direct experience delivering services in home, school, or daycare settings, with proven ability to build relationships with caregivers, educators, and community partners.
• Experience supporting and training RBTs in field-based environments, including onboarding and performance feedback.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain successful community partnerships, including school contracts.
• Located in NM, AZ, TX, FL, GA, ID, NV, UT, OK, or CO
• Ability to work within the hours of 8am-5pm MT 

Work Environment:

• Combination of telehealth service delivery in-clinic, in-home, school-based
• Flexibility to support clients and teams across various service settings and time zones
• Some evening or weekend availability may be required
• 25% travel required

At this time we are not able to hire candidates in CA, WA, OR, NY, PA, NJ, MA, CT, IL, VA, MD, or MN. 

Why Join Us
At Frontera Care, you will be part of a mission-driven, supportive team making a real difference for children and families. We provide the tools, resources, collaboration you need to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality, family-centered care. If you are passionate about helping children with autism, and want to grow your career while transforming access to care, accessible healthcare, we would love to welcome you to our team.