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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)(Napa)

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$80-$100/hr

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

About A Bright Future, Inc.

A Bright Future, Inc. specializes in supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes and communities.

We are currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) a compassionate and driven professional committed to empowering individuals through evidence-based behavioral support, clinical leadership, and meaningful collaboration with care teams.

Position Overview

  • Status: Contracted (Onsite)
  • Willing to travel when needed: North Bay and Surrounding Areas
  • Classification: Non-Exempt
  • Schedule: Based on individual client needs
  • Supervises: RBTs, Staff Leads, Assistant Managers, CLIs

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges by designing and implementing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.

This is an opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact, helping individuals build skills, improve quality of life, and achieve greater independence.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct behavioral and skills assessments
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
  • Analyze behaviors to identify function and develop effective interventions
  • Monitor client progress using data-driven decision-making
  • Provide ongoing coaching, training, and supervision to staff
  • Collaborate with families, interdisciplinary teams, and external providers
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and company standards
  • Support crisis intervention and behavioral strategies when needed
  • Participate in IEP meetings and interdisciplinary planning (as applicable)

Compensation

$80.00 - $100.00 per hour

What You Bring

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field

Experience

  • 3–5 years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related diagnoses
  • Experience supporting individuals with behavioral challenges

Certification

Active BCBA certification (or BCaBA under BCBA supervision) through BACB

Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification
  • Current TB test/PPD or Chest X-Ray (as required)
  • Key Skills & Strengths
  • Strong foundation in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound clinical decisions
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills
  • Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional growth
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Why Join Us?

At A Bright Future, Inc. you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a mission-driven team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a real difference every day.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field and possess an active BCBA certification. Additionally, 3–5 years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or behavioral challenges is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral AssessmentTreatment PlanningStaff SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportBehavioral Intervention

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (284 salary observations; 690 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,898 salary observations; 5,278 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution49 jobs · 22 employers

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$120k-130k
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$145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 22 employers

CME allowance
93%
401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
78%
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
41%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Health and Human Services
American Canyon, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Contracted position
Schedule based on individual client needs

Living in Napa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$822k
Typical market rent
$2,863/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
112.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Napa, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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