Frontera Care logo
Frontera Care
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBA Above average in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Listing transparency1 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and call expectations.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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.

About the Role

At Frontera, we’re not just providing ABA therapy, we’re transforming how behavioral health is delivered. Born from firsthand experience with the delays and inefficiencies in today’s diagnostic and therapeutic systems, Frontera was created to bridge the gap between families and the care they need.

We do this by combining compassionate, culturally informed clinical care with innovative technology that supports—rather than replaces—clinicians, making care more precise, accessible, and sustainable.

We’re seeking a mission-driven, technology-forward Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This is more than a clinical role, it’s a leadership opportunity.

As a BCBA at Frontera, you’ll be at the forefront of an innovative care model that leverages digital phenotyping, intelligent assessment tools, and asynchronous supervision technology to expand access and improve outcomes.

You’ll lead and mentor RBTs with intention, ensuring high-quality implementation and meaningful professional development.

If you believe in the power of technology to transform care—without compromising clinical integrity, and if you're passionate about guiding and growing the next generation of behavior technicians, we want to hear from you.

The BCBA will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all Frontera policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to:

  • Conducting behavior or functional Analytic Assessment Process
  • Developing the case supervision and clinical management

Developing and Implementing an ABA Treatment Plan

  • Consulting with a Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) or Behavior Technicians (BT) regarding client/family concerns
  • Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of person served
  • Including the client/family in setting treatment goals and training families on specific treatment strategies and carryover skills for the client/family
  • Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
  • Recording and tracking daily progress for client/family accurately
  • Utilizing time in session efficiently to meet objectives
  • Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family
  • Planning for discharge of the person served

General Requirements

  • General knowledge and experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Services and/or knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Managerial Experience

  • Proficient computer skills in Excel, database management and record keeping.
  • Effective oral and written communication.
  • Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
  • Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Completing stage two assessments
  • Completing other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

  • BCBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) certification.
  • Master's Degree in Psychology or related field, emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Two or more years of experience working with a pediatric population.

Two or more years of experience in an applied setting participating in functional assessments/analyses, the development and implementation of functional behavior plans as well as the ongoing oversight and monitoring of the implementation and adjustments to such programs.

Memberships to specific state and national (ABAI) professional associations are highly recommended.

Why Frontera Health?

  • Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare
  • Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge AI/ML technologies
  • Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities
  • Full time and part time opportunities available

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Join us in building the future of developmental healthcare!

At Frontera Health, we're committed to innovation in the ABA field. We’re excited to offer clinicians access to our cutting-edge Assessment Builder, the first platform that leverages AI, computer vision, and clinical reasoning to analyze unstructured data. If you're looking to streamline your workflow, save time, and leverage cutting-edge AI, this is it! Learn more and give it a try here

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.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional assessments, develop individualized ABA treatment plans, and provide clinical management for pediatric clients. They will also mentor Registered Behavior Technicians and collaborate with families to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BCBA certification and a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis. A minimum of two years of experience working with pediatric populations and conducting functional assessments is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Functional behavior assessmentTreatment planningMentoringData analysisInterpersonal skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Frontera Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,348 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Frontera Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 19 active listings.

In New Mexico, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (11 salary observations; 14 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (524 salary observations; 1,373 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 24% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 27 employers

11
<$105k
11
$105k-115k
16
$115k-125k
3
$125k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 27 employers

CME allowance
95%
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
79%
Loan repayment
40%
Relocation assistance
30%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

BCBA Clinical Director

Action Behavior Centers · South Shore, Texas

$127k
#2

Senior Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | 21K + Bonus | Hybrid Flexibility

Autism Learning Partners · Alamance, North Carolina

$105k-$127k
#3

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

$84k-$127k
#4

ACADEMY Social Skills BCBA

$85k-$120k
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis

Living in Santa Fe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$585k
Typical market rent
$1,925/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.8
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Santa Fe, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.