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Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Waikiki Office — Honolulu, HIClinical

  • Full-time
  • On-site

$80,000–$110,000 per year

Posted on Sep 3, 2026

About this role

Emergent Learning Hawaiʻi is seeking a passionate and driven Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing clinical team. 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.

About Emergent

More than just another ABA company.

Emergent is a BCBA-owned, privately held, clinician-led organization committed to advancing ABA ethically, scientifically, and with long-term impact. No private equity. No debt. No competing contingencies, just clinicians leading the field.

We actively invest in initiatives that move ABA forward, including:

  • Environmental and nature-based exposure

  • Performance and fine arts integration

Our leadership and clinical teams include BCBAs, PhDs, and active researchers who have:

  • Published 400+ peer-reviewed articles

  • Developed the field's most comprehensive curricula

  • Built programs serving children and families across multiple states

Benefits

  • 401(k)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Short-term disability, Life and AD&D insurance

  • Paid time off and sick time

  • Paid training and professional development

  • Mileage and license reimbursement

  • Educational/Tuition assistance program

  • Referral program

  • Bonus opportunities every 6 weeks for full-time salaried BCBAs with sign-up bonus up to $10,000

  • Leadership Academy and progression to leadership positions, including new centers at new cities

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

What We Offer

  • Flexible compensation model – choose your billable hours, hourly & salaried options available

  • Competitive compensation based on experience, with performance-based raises

  • Bonus opportunities every 6 weeks for full-time salaried BCBAs

  • In-house CEUs on new and progressive ABA assessment, curricula, and intervention

  • Ongoing professional development and mentorship

  • A collaborative, clinician-led, research-informed work environment

Qualification Requirements

  • 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)

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.

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