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Behavioral Health Works
El Cajon, California · Hybrid

BCBA | 50 Percent Remote | $85K-$95K

BCBAFull-Time

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$85k-$95k

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a BCBA at Behavioral Health Works!

50% Remote | 25 Billable Hours Weekly | Sign-on Bonus!

Ready to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing flexibility? At Behavioral Health Works, we’re growing with purpose - and we’re looking for passionate BCBAs to grow with us. Plus, we’re offering up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you aboard!

What We’re About

We specialize in personalized ABA therapy for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our collaborative teams of BCBAs, supervisors, and technicians work closely with families to create treatment plans that truly fit each child.

Your Role

As a BCBA at BHW, you’ll lead the clinical side of care - developing and overseeing ABA treatment plans, mentoring behavior technicians and case supervisors, and guiding families through meaningful progress. You’ll partner closely with the Clinical Director while helping shape high-quality, compassionate services for every client.

  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • 50% remote & flexible schedules
  • Competitive salary + travel reimbursement
  • Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
  • Annual CEU opportunities & BCBA mentorship
  • Full benefits for full-time staff (medical, dental, vision, and more)
  • Pet insurance discounts & wellness benefits
  • Discounted tuition with partner universities (including National University, Capella, Purdue Global, and more)
  • Professional development support & referral bonuses
  • What You’ll Do
  • Design, monitor, and refine ABA treatment plans
  • Supervise behavior technicians and case supervisors
  • Conduct FBAs, update client programs, and track progress
  • Provide parent coaching and support
  • Maintain quality documentation and reports
  • Mentor staff and lead monthly training sessions
  • Stay current with research and share best practices with the team

What You Bring

  • Required:
  • Master’s degree in ABA, psychology, special education, child development, or a related field
  • BCBA certification (or qualifying licensed healthcare professional)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills

Preferred

  • 2+ years in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Experience developing behavior reduction and skill acquisition plans
  • Previous work as a Behavior Technician or Case Supervisor

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to frequently transition between floor and standing positions throughout the workday.

Ability to actively engage with children and move quickly within home, clinic, school, and community settings to ensure client safety and provide effective support.

Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and implement behavior intervention strategies.

Ability to lift, move, or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices for documentation, communication, and data collection.

Ability to travel between client locations and perform the essential functions of the position in various environments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and want a role that blends leadership, flexibility, and purpose, we’d love to meet you. Come grow with Behavioral Health Works - where great clinicians build great outcomes.

Salary: $85,000-95,000 Annually (DOE)

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Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will design, monitor, and refine ABA treatment plans while supervising behavior technicians and case supervisors. They will also conduct FBAs, provide parent coaching, and maintain high-quality clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess BCBA certification. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and previous experience in behavior reduction and skill acquisition planning.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical supervisionFunctional Behavior AssessmentStaff mentoringAutism Spectrum Disorder support

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (77 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (495 salary observations; 693 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; 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, 20% have no call, 52% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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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About Behavioral Health Works

Individual and Family Services
Anaheim, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

50% remote & flexible schedules
Competitive salary + travel reimbursement
Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
Annual CEU opportunities & BCBA mentorship
Full benefits for full-time staff (medical, dental, vision, and more)
Pet insurance discounts & wellness benefits
Discounted tuition with partner universities
Professional development support & referral bonuses