About the role
$82,000 - $120,000/year
Center-Based | Westport, CT
Ascend is hiring a BCBA for our Westport, CT center, working with early learners (ages 2-7) in a supportive, center-based setting. No in-home visits. You'll carry a manageable caseload of 7-9 clients, with strong clinical and administrative support behind you.
Why Ascend:
• $82K-$108K base + up to $12K in annual bonus potential (paid quarterly)
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• 13 PTO days + separate sick time, plus 9 paid holidays
• CEU/PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
• Scholarship education assistance
• Referral bonus of $2,500 per BCBA referred
What You'll Do:
• Conduct assessments and build individualized treatment plans
• Supervise and mentor BT/RBTs
• Provide 1:1 and supervisory ABA services on-site
• Partner with families through training and collaboration
• Maintain clinical documentation and ensure BACB and CT LBA compliance
What You'll Need:
• Active BCBA certification
• Active CT LBA
• Experience supervising RBTs
• Strong communication and leadership skills
Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.