Pays $105k-$115kBehavior Analyst market median is ~$90k (29 jobs)

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Devereux
Santa Barbara, California

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

BCBA role in Santa Barbara, CA. Small caseload of 4. Flexible start times. Salary $105k-$115k. Sign-on and relocation bonuses available.

Join Devereux as a BCBA – Small Caseload, Sign-On Bonus in Santa Barbara, California. Are you a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) looking for a role that prioritizes clinical quality, flexibility, and professional growth? Devereux is hiring BCBAs in Santa Barbara, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $105K - $115K
  • Signing bonus: $5,000.
  • Relocation assistance: $5,000.
  • Small caseload of 4 individuals
  • Flexible start times
  • Student loan reimbursement
  • ASCEND career accelerator program
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Devereux in Santa Barbara, California.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support plans for individuals in care. They will also provide supervision to Registered Behavioral Technicians and instruct staff and family members on effective behavioral intervention strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field and possess a valid BCBA certification. A minimum of two years of experience in designing behavior modification interventions and working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisFunctional Behavioral AssessmentsBehavior Support PlansClinical supervisionStaff trainingCoachingData documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationAutism spectrum disorders supportIntellectual disabilities supportMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skills

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (202 salary observations; 232 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,071 salary observations; 1,446 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, 58% are remote, 12% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Behavior Analyst roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks48 jobs · 34 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About Devereux

Mental Health Care
Villanova, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
Relocation assistance up to $5,000
Small caseload of 4 individuals
Flexible start times
Student loan reimbursement
ASCEND career accelerator program
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, prescription drug, mental health services