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Autism Learning Partners
BAKERSFIELD, CA, US · Hybrid

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Remote with Monthly Travel

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$100k

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Job Description

Your Future as a BCBA Starts Here

Join a clinician-led organization where every clinical leader between you and our CEO is a BCBA. At Autism Learning Partners (ALP), you’ll get the flexibility, support, and clinical autonomy to focus on what matters most - your clients and families. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the BACB is required.

What We’re Offering

Potential Annual Salary: $82,000-$100,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography.

Semi-Remote: Candidates must reside in California within approximately 1–2 hours of Palmdale to accommodate feasible monthly travel to the region. (Travel expenses covered)

Manageable Caseloads: Clear expectations for Direct Supervision and Parent Training based on your balanced caseload - you choose when your clinical care hours are delivered.

  • Strong Earning Potential: Competitive salary plus attainable monthly bonus (up to $21,600/year additional).
  • Clinician-Led: 300+ BCBAs; every clinical leader between you and our CEO.

The ALP Difference

Opportunities for Advancement: Clear path from BCBA to Clinical Director.

Support Center Assistance: Intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing, and scheduling handled for you - stay focused on clinical work.

Benefits

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Health savings account, 401(k) with 401(k) matching, Paid time off (15 days from Day 1; 23 total annually), Paid holidays (including 1 floating), Parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, and Employee assistance program. Study support for BCBA candidates and in-house RBT courses to help ensure your team is fully prepared.

60+ Hours of Onboarding + Ongoing Clinical Support: Monthly continuing education units (CEUs), an annual research conference, and weekly Clinical Development office hours.

  • Referral program: Up to $2,500 for Behavior Analyst referrals.
  • CASP Provider Access: 75+ approved CEU courses.

No contracts, no non-competes - employment is fully at-will. We don’t require contracts because we value flexibility and trust.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supervise Behavior Technicians and ensure treatment plans run with fidelity.
  • Conduct FBAs, develop ABA programs, and provide parent education.
  • Adapt with flexibility in challenging situations and seek continuous growth.
  • Communicate proactively and foster collaboration.

Meets ALP’s standards and funding source required best practices related to client facing care and parent consultation

What We’re Looking For

Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Please note that this position is subject to a criminal background check, TB test, Pre-employment Physical Exam, and have or receive immunities to MMR/ VZV during our onboarding, which we will pay for

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities.

Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists.

Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise behavior technicians and ensure treatment plans are implemented with fidelity. Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs), develop ABA programs, and provide ongoing parent education.

Requirements

Must hold a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from the BACB. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of Palmdale, California, for monthly travel requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisTreatment planningFBAClinical documentationCommunicationData collectionClinical leadership

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Autism Learning Partners ranks #12 of 20 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (243 salary observations; 870 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,531 salary observations; 5,919 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$82k–$100kApplied Behavior Analysis median $92k (middle half $87k–$95k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$94k median in California$92k nationally (+2%)243 state / 1,531 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California386 active2,608 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 70% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 55% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment412 active listings, Oct 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Autism Learning Partners#12 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Autism Learning Partners

Individual and Family Services
Monrovia, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with match
PTO (15 days from Day 1; 23 total annually)