Behavior Analyst I/II, Napa CBFS

BCBAFull-Time

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.

Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

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

Data recordingTreatment planningMentoringClinical documentationFamily supportCommunicationCollaboration

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.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$78k–$99kApplied 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California363 active2,488 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onCalifornia 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 listings1,261 in the last 30 days586 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 27 employers
20
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
11
$110k-120k
7
$120k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

48 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
73% this job
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
31%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Stanford Sierra Youth & Families

Non-profit Organizations
Sacramento, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$1,000 hiring bonus
$1,500 Spanish speaking bonus

Living in Napa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$821k
Typical market rent
$2,815/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
112.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Napa, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.