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