Behavior Analyst I/II, Napa CBFS
Listed compensation
$78k-$99k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
*$1,000 HIRING BONUS, ADDITIONAL $1,500 SPANISH SPEAKING BONUS*
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master's degree in a related field AND at least 2 years of approved experience* OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND at least 4 years of approved experience* OR
- Associate's degree AND a minimum of 6 years of approved experience*
- Spanish Speaking Preferred
*Approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) status in the County Children’s Mental Health System of Care. Graduate education may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis
Essential Job Functions
Position Specific
- Writes clear, accurate, and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
- Participates in the development of individualized family plans with other members of the TBS team
- Attends weekly staff meetings, consultation, and case management meetings as scheduled
- Accountable for individual time management
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community programs
- Utilizes resources to utilize behavior interventions and strategies
- Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families
- Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
- Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
- Observes and evaluates behavior, then completes a Functional Behavioral Analysis
- Utilizes the Functional Behavioral Analysis to implement change programming
- Records behavioral data to ensure accurate tracking of target behavior change
- Makes recommendations to modify goals as indicated by behavioral data
- Makes recommendations for all phases of treatment, including termination of TBS services
- Maintains accurate and timely records
- Follows all agency policies and procedures
- Follows all agency, State and Federal health and safety rules and regulations
- Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback and reasonable recommendations from supervisor
- Mentors new TBS Behavioral Analysts
- Maintains ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families
Agency Specific
- Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
- Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
- Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
- Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
- Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
- Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned
Employment At-Will
Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.
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Compensation
This position may be filled at any level listed in this posting. Level determination is based on the role’s minimum qualifications and the candidate’s directly relevant experience and scope of responsibility.
The posted salary bands represent the full pay range for each role and reflect opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring ranges reflect where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Level I
- Typical hiring range: $30.80 – $36.30 per hour
- Full salary band: $30.80 – $44.00 per hour
Level II
- Typical hiring range: $77,792 – $90,200 per year
- Full salary band: $77,792 – $99,000 per year
Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavior Analyst is responsible for conducting functional behavioral analyses, developing individualized family plans, and implementing behavioral interventions. They must also maintain accurate clinical records and collaborate with community programs to support children and their families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Analyst I/II, Napa CBFS at Stanford Sierra Youth & Families a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,494 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (291 salary observations; 787 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,846 salary observations; 5,704 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $78k–$99k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $161k (middle half $146k–$161k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $93k median in California | $92k nationally (+1%)291 state / 1,846 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California | 363 active | 2,488 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $1k sign-on | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment388 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,261 in the last 30 days | 586 the 30 days before (+115%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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