Bilingual Assessment-Focused Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Telehealth

Frontera Care 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 is to expand access to exceptional diagnostic and behavioral healthcare for every child, no matter where they live or their circumstances.

Frontera Care is seeking a mission-driven, adaptable BCBA to lead Initial Assessments (Functional Behavior Assessments) in a fast-growing, technology-enabled environment. This role is critical to setting the clinical foundation for client success. The Remote BCBA – Initial Assessments is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations using telehealth and our proprietary video-capture technology, developing high-quality treatment plans, and ensuring clinical readiness prior to case assignment.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency, comfort with innovation, and the ability to thrive in a startup culture where processes continue to evolve.

Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments using caregiver interviews, record review, direct observation (live or video capture), and standardized assessment tools. Utilize Frontera Care’s video-capture technology to review sessions, analyze behavior patterns, and inform treatment planning. Develop individualized, data-driven treatment plans and behavior intervention plans aligned with medical necessity. Ensure all reports meet payer authorization standards and internal quality benchmarks. Prepare cases for smooth transition to ongoing BCBA and RBT teams.

Maintain clinical documentation accuracy and timeliness.

Clinical Quality Metrics:
Assessment report submission within 5 business days of final observation 90%+ payer authorization approval rate Less than 5% report revision rate due to quality concerns

Serve as the clinical gatekeeper for new cases entering the organization. Provide clear case summaries and transition notes for assigned clinical teams. Collaborate with Intake, Scheduling, and Clinical Leadership to ensure efficient onboarding timelines. Provide feedback to leadership on system improvements, technology optimization, and workflow refinement. Adapt quickly to evolving processes and contribute to building scalable systems.

Leadership Metrics:
Assessment-to-assignment turnaround within 10 business days 24-hour response time to internal communication Participation in clinical calibration meetings and case reviews

Adhere strictly to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. Maintain HIPAA compliance and secure handling of video-capture data. Practice within scope of competence and seek consultation when needed. Ensure informed consent and caregiver understanding of assessment findings. Maintain active BCBA certification and required CEUs.

• Active BCBA certification in good standing
• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience working as a BCBA
• At least 1 year of Functional Behavior Assessment focused work preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Strong clinical writing and analytical skills
• Experience with telehealth and remote supervision
• Comfort…