Pays $105k-$115k — Behavior Analyst market median is ~$90k (29 jobs)
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
Key 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 ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Behavior Analyst roles.
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