Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Date posted: April 20, 2026

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Job description:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Hawaiʻi

Salary: $80,000–$110,000 annually
Compensation range varies depending on selected billable hours

Service Areas: Honolulu & Windward Oʻahu
Flexible scheduling | Full-time & Part-time Opportunities

Join a Team Advancing the Science of Behavior

Emergent Learning Hawaiʻi is seeking a passionate and driven Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing clinical team. Our organization is owned and operated by Dr. Mark Dixon, internationally recognized researcher and author of the PEAK Curriculum, AIM, LIFE, and ACT for Children with Autism and Emotional Challenges, along with hundreds of peer-reviewed publications.

At Emergent Learning, we are committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate behavioral services to individuals across the lifespan. Our clinicians work within a collaborative environment that values innovation, research integration, and meaningful outcomes for the clients and communities we serve.

If you are motivated by clinical excellence, professional growth, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced researchers and practitioners, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position Overview

As a BCBA with Emergent Learning Hawaiʻi, you will design, implement, and oversee individualized ABA treatment programs while mentoring behavior technicians and collaborating with families and community partners.

Our model is designed to support both professional fulfillment and work-life balance. Clinicians have the ability to select their preferred weekly billable hours, allowing their compensation structure to align with their personal and professional goals.

Whether you prefer a schedule that prioritizes flexibility or one that maximizes earnings, our system allows you to tailor your workload accordingly.

Compensation & Benefits

Flexible Compensation Model – Choose Your Billable Hours

Our compensation system allows clinicians to determine the number of billable hours they would like to maintain each week. Salary is adjusted accordingly to ensure fairness and transparency.

Additional benefits include:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition support and CEU reimbursement
• Opportunities to participate in research initiatives
• Ongoing professional development resources
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between service locations

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral assessments including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and functional analyses
• Design and oversee individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs
• Provide training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and behavior technicians
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Review and analyze client data to guide treatment decisions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including treatment plans, reports, and progress updates
• Participate in client meetings such as IEPs, IFSPs, ISPs, and other care planning sessions
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with ethical guidelines, insurance requirements, and Hawaiʻi licensure regulations

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Hawaiʻi Behavior Analyst License (or eligibility to obtain licensure immediately)
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing ABA treatment programs
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Reliable transportation for travel within Oʻahu (neighbor island travel may be optional depending on caseload)

Preferred qualifications include prior experience supervising RBTs or behavior technicians.

Work Environment

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Scheduling flexibility based on client needs and clinician preferences
• School-based and community-based services across Oʻahu
• Commitment to maintaining ethical practice standards and client confidentiality

Physical requirements may include the ability to implement behavioral intervention procedures, assist with crisis management strategies, and lift up to 25 pounds when necessary. Training is provided.

Why Join Emergent Learning Hawaiʻi?

At Emergent Learning, our clinicians are more than employees—they are valued partners in advancing the science of behavior analysis. Our team is committed to supporting one another while delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individuals and families we serve.

When you join Emergent, you gain access to a network of professionals dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and clinical excellence.

Work Location: In-person services across Honolulu and surrounding areas.

Emergent Learning Hawaiʻi is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person