Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Cl
Listed compensation
$97k-$123k
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Job Description
BlueSprig has a BCBA Clinical Director job opening in Salinas, California As our Board Certified Behavior Analyst CD, you’ll develop and lead a team of behavior technicians and clinical supervisors, influence the direction of the center, and work with families and clinicians to deliver tailored high quality ABA therapy.
Lead clinical excellence. Build strong teams. Drive meaningful outcomes.
- Total Annual Compensation: $97,000-$123,000
- Annual Salary: $97,000-$105,000
- Annual Individual Bonus: $7,000 – $18,000 (paid monthly)
- Sign On Bonus: $5,000–$20,000 (depending on start date and location)
Ready to Apply? Our BCBA recruiting team is live right now and ready to chat. Text APPLY to 832-240-5710 to start the conversation.
Why Clinical Leaders Choose BlueSprig?
Real clinical authority and autonomy: You are trusted to make decisions that directly impact care quality in alignment with CASP best practices.
Flexible hybrid work options: Hybrid work model with the option to work remotely one day per week as center operations allow, plus 15 paid days off and 9 holidays annually.
Clear career pathway: Defined path from Clinical Supervisor to Center Director, with 3.5 years of BCBA tenure vs. ~1 year industry average, and nearly 50% of Center Directors promoted from within.
Strong clinical support: Access to five clinical committees/advisory boards, Grand Rounds, Annual Clinical Conference, and quarterly published clinical outcomes.
Trained BCBAs and RBTs supporting you: 92% of our BTs pass the BACB exam on the first try vs. 75% national average, supported by our accredited training system. You can build and lead a high-performing, engaged clinical team.
Achieve more, earn more: Clear clinical expectations plus a monthly bonus program with additional earning potential up to $18,000 annually.
Continue to learn: 24/7 access to 100+ free CEUs and a professional development stipend up to $1,000, initial 4-week Clinical Director cohort training + ongoing mentorship.
Benefits that go beyond: Comprehensive benefits including IVF/maternity support, dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, and 401(k) match.
Performance that pays: Annual merit-based salary increases.
What You’ll Own
- Clinical quality and outcomes across all client programs in the center to ensure quality and effective services
- Oversight of assessments, treatment planning, and program implementation
- Final review and approval of treatment plans prior to payer submission
- Clinical performance and operational metrics and ongoing program improvement
- Staff development, training, and supervision standards as well as RBT mentorship and assistance with RBT growth through the career path.
- What Your Week Looks Like
- Lead and mentor a team of BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs
- Maintain a small caseload to stay connected to client care
- Partner with intake and operations to ensure timely client onboarding
- Provide guidance to families and caregivers
- Oversee program quality, transitions, and discharge planning
- Support and develop clinicians through supervision and mentorship
Meet Our Team
Our Salinas, California center’s long-tenured clinical supervisor and BT, RBT team brings years of experience serving children and families in the local community. At BlueSprig, many of our clinicians have grown their careers from BT (Behavior technician) to BCBA and beyond, creating a supportive, development-focused environment where team members can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
Career Growth With our nationwide network of ~160 centers, you’ll have opportunities to advance your career in both clinical and operational paths - plus unique chances to participate in cutting-edge research through SprigLAB.
BlueSprig Career Pathway for CD
Clinical Director > Senior Clinical Director > Associate Director of Clinical Operations > Director of Clinical Operations > Senior Director of Clinical Operations
- Research and Clinical Excellence Collaborate with our esteemed Clinical Advisory Board, including:
- Dr. Jane Howard, Ph.D., BCBA – Clinical Advisor
Dr. Candice Allen, M.D. – Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
Dr. Michael R. Cummings, M.D. – Medical Director, University APIC Program
Janell Van Cleve, M.S. Ed., CAS – Clinical Director, University APIC Program
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in an environment built for clinician success, join us at BlueSprig.
For the safety and security of our clients, this position requires a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal history and driving record. The background check will be conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other applicable laws. Your consent will be obtained prior to conducting the check.
Qualifications
Education Requirements: Master's degree or higher in ABA, Psychology, Education or related field with approved behavior-analytic coursework
At BlueSprig, we are dedicated to ensuring a level playing field for all. As part of that, we work hard to maintain our Great Place To Work ® status so that everyone is rewarded fairly and earns opportunities for bringing their whole and best selves every day, to allow for the fulfillment of our mission to change the world for children with autism.
BlueSprig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BlueSprig aims to be an inclusive and equitable employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At BlueSprig, we level the playing field for all.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Director will lead and mentor a team of clinicians while overseeing clinical quality, treatment planning, and program implementation. They are responsible for maintaining operational metrics, staff development, and ensuring effective ABA therapy services for clients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Clinical Director - Salinas, CA at Blue Sprig a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,671 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (280 salary observations; 679 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,869 salary observations; 5,156 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, 80% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
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 ~$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).
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