Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst at Sunny Hill Inc – DeSoto, Missouri

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Sunnyhill Inc. | Fenton, MO | Full-Time, Salaried

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000/year (based on experience and qualifications)

If you’re looking for a role where you’re doing real clinical work every day, this is it. At Sunnyhill, BCaBAs develop behavior plans, train caregivers and staff, supervise RBTs, and see the direct impact of their work on the people they serve.

You’re not here to shadow someone else. You’re a valued part of the clinical team, with real responsibilities and real support to back you up. You’ll work under direct BCBA supervision that’s consistent, collaborative, and focused on helping you grow.

Here’s something we’re proud of: our RBTs rate their relationships with BCaBA supervisors at 3.6 to 3.7 out of 4.0 on satisfaction surveys, and that number has been consistent across three quarters. That tells you two things. The BCaBAs here know how to lead. And the organization gives them what they need to do well.

Sunnyhill is an established organization serving children, adolescents, and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. The work is hands-on, meaningful, and supported by a team that genuinely cares about outcomes for the people we serve and for each other.

• Develop behavior intervention plans and behavioral guidelines in collaboration with your BCBAs, parents, caregivers, and educators.

• Conduct preference assessments, skills assessments, and treatment recommendations.

• Train, coach, and supervise RBTs and Direct Support Professionals on behavior change procedures, skill acquisition programs, and data collection.

• Observe implementation, provide feedback, and support fidelity to clinical protocols.

• Collect, graph, and analyze behavior and skill acquisition data. Recommend program modifications based on what the data shows.

• Complete session progress notes in accordance with DMH and insurance guidelines.

• Write monthly reports that capture trends, behavioral changes, and clinical recommendations for your supervising BCBA.

• Attend client-centered meetings and coordinate care with educators, physicians, and other professionals.

• Consult with psychiatrists regarding behavioral progress and medication effectiveness.

• Salaried position with predictable income.

• $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment

• 28 billable hours per week across client-facing sessions, caregiver training, and treatment planning. We build caseloads so you have real time to ensure quality outcomes.

• Autonomy over your weekly schedule. Beyond recurring team meetings, you manage your own calendar.

• Administrative support. Your operations manager handles billing, audits, and client scheduling so you can focus on clinical work.

• Geographically centered caseloads to minimize drive time between clients.

• Direct BCBA supervision that’s consistent, collaborative, and invested in your growth.

• Clinical mentorship from the Director of ABA. One-on-one meetings at least twice a month, tailored to your strengths and growth areas.

• Bi-weekly analyst team meetings with open clinical discussion among BCBAs, BCaBAs, and PLBAs.

• 6 hours of internal CEU training per month led by our Senior BCBA, tailored to staff needs and professional development.

• Paid MOABA conference attendance.

• Paid Mandt System training and CPR/First Aid training.

• 401(k) retirement plan. You can begin contributing from day one. Up to 4% employer match after one year.

• PTO from the start. 20 hours available after your initial training period, plus ongoing accrual beginning day one.

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and vision. Sunnyhill covers 100% of employee dental premiums.

• Mileage reimbursement at the state rate. $40/month cell phone reimbursement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.

• National Board Certification as an Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).

• Licensure as an Assistant Behavior Analyst in Missouri (or eligibility for licensure).

• At least 1 year of experience providing services to individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities.

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and the ability to travel between client locations.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds as part of the daily work with clients.

• Acceptable background checks (two at hire, one annually).

Not yet certified? We welcome applications from PLBAs and graduate students in accredited programs who are actively completing hours toward BCaBA certification.

If you want a role where your clinical work is valued, your growth is supported, and the team around you is genuinely invested in doing right by the people we serve, we’d love to hear from you.

Sunnyhill is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. This applies to all aspects of employment, from recruiting through termination.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education.
• National Board Certification as an Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).
• Licensure as an Assistant Behavior Analyst in the state of Missouri (or meets the eligibility criteria for licensure).
• Minimum 1 year experience providing services to individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities.

Required Skills/Abilities & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• The Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst should have experience with implementing functional behavior assessments with children, adolescents and/or adults with autism, recognizing and discussing signs of autism and criteria for autism spectrum disorder, and participating in clinical teams with other autism professionals.
• The Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst should have a strong clinical background in administering verbal behavior assessments, conducting language, play, and skill-based assessments, and in designing, implementing, and/or training others using individualized language, play and skill-based curricula.
• The Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst will have supervisory experience in 1:1 education of learners with autism across educational and community settings, as well as familiarity with designing, participating in, or supervising in-home 1:1 programs for young children with autism.
• Experience with collecting, graphing, analyzing, displaying and discussing data based progress is a must.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a high-paced (at times stressful) environment.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (use of personal vehicle required at times).
• Acceptable background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and sit four (4) hours at a time.
• Repetitive bending and reaching up to two (2) hours a day.
• Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist.

Sunnyhill is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Agency is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.