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FirstSteps for Kids
Redondo Beach, California

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | Clinician-Led. Child-Centered.

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$95k

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Job Description

About FirstSteps

The FirstSteps Team is inspired by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

To that end, our mission is twofold: to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to our children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences, and to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for our team.

We are steadfastly committed to ongoing training and mentorship of our employees, always motivated to support the next generation of clinical leaders in our field and at FirstSteps.

Our greatest reward is witnessing the rapid and joyful learning of our little ones and knowing that together, we are creating more happy days for the kids and families we serve.

  • Practice the Kind of ABA You Set Out to Provide.
  • You became a BCBA to change children's lives, support families, mentor clinicians, and practice thoughtfully and compassionately.
  • At FirstSteps, you can.
  • We're a privately owned, clinician-led organization committed to exceptional care for children and meaningful careers for clinicians.

What Makes FirstSteps Different

Clinical work comes first. Our Program Directors typically support 12–14 children and lead a clinical team of 7–12 RBTs, giving you the time to stay close to the work that matters.

We also believe in clear, achievable clinical expectations. Full-time BCBAs have a 115 billable-hour monthly expectation, with additional incentive opportunities for those who choose to take on more. This structure allows you to focus on meaningful clinical work while having the opportunity to grow your impact and your earning potential.

  • What You Won't Find Here
  • Oversized caseloads
  • Supervision primarily through telehealth
  • Pressure to rush clinical decisions

One-size-fits-all Treatment

Instead, you'll find thoughtful supervision, strong relationships, clinical autonomy, and a team invested in your growth.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $85,000–$95,000 DOE + clinical performance incentives
  • Health, dental & vision with generous employer contribution
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Company-sponsored BACB CEUs + CASP membership
  • Annual conference stipend + paid attendance
  • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
  • Monthly data stipend
  • EAP + wellness incentives
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Team-building events and a collaborative, family-friendly culture

Ready to Practice ABA Differently?

If you're looking for a place where clinical work comes first, relationships matter, and clinicians are supported to do their best work, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today or simply start a conversation.

For more information about FirstSteps for Kids, we encourage you to visit our website at firststepsforkids.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based behavior analytic treatment to children with autism and related learning differences. Lead and mentor a clinical team of RBTs while managing a caseload of 12-14 children.

Requirements

Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence, mentorship, and providing compassionate care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisClinical supervisionCase managementAutism spectrum disorder treatmentClinical leadershipData analysisTeam managementEvidence-based practiceBehavioral intervention

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (185 salary observations; 686 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,286 salary observations; 4,939 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, 30% have no call, 72% 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution47 jobs · 28 employers

18
<$100k
5
$100k-110k
13
$110k-120k
10
$120k-130k
1
$145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
76%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,550 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Redondo Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.45M≈ 17.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,521/mo≈ 50% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About FirstSteps for Kids

Individual and Family Services
Redondo Beach, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental & vision with generous employer contribution
401(k) with generous company match
Company-sponsored BACB CEUs + CASP membership
Annual conference stipend + paid attendance
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
Monthly data stipend
EAP + wellness incentives
Employee referral bonus