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Autism Spectrum Therapies
Pomona, California

Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78k-$90k

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Job Description

We’re looking for...

Bright,

Collaborative,

Big-hearted, and...

Analytical clinicians to join us. Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to talk!

See why joining our team could be the perfect fit for you:

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Who We’re Looking For

AST is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join them in providing high-quality, evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to children with autism. Our clinicians are committed to delivering individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment.

We consider parents and caregivers our partners on our mission to nurture the potential of every child in our care—setting them up for success in school and life. And, we have reasonable billable expectations for our team.

  • Part-time and full-time positions available.
  • We are offering a $5k sign-on bonus!

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

For over 20 years, Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children, teens, and adults with autism find success. Our goal is to empower our clients to build the skills needed to live a happy and fulfilling life.

As a Behavior Analyst at AST, you’ll not only have access to experienced local clinical leadership and support, but you’ll also be part of LEARN Behavioral—a collective group of ABA providers delivering collaborative care to communities from coast-to-coast. LEARN employs over 500 BCBAs and offers services in 18 states, and our average clinical leader has been with the organization for 10 years.

What We Offer

  • LEARN Perks
  • Free, on-demand CEUs on our proprietary LEARNing Lab
  • Yearly professional development stipend (can be used for conferences, licensure, recertification, etc.)
  • Monthly clinical forums (live CEUs)
  • Person-centered care and assent-based treatment programming
  • Reasonable 20-hour minimum weekly billable target
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities, up to 12K total per year
  • Support from multiple specialty teams including: Feeding Intervention Support Team, Functional
  • Analysis Support Team, and High-Risk Review Team
  • Experienced scheduling, training, and insurance teams
  • DEI, Neurodiversity, and other specialty groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Additional Benefits

Plenty of Promotional and Leadership Opportunities

  • Comprehensive wellness benefits, including Talkspace, care.com, and LEARN Perks (discounts)
  • 28 days of total paid time off for new, full-time BCBAs

Full-time and Part-time Benefits Available Including

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401(k) with discretionary match starting at year 1
  • Accident benefit, short-term disability, life/AD&D Insurance, and more
  • What You Have
  • Master’s degree or higher
  • BCBA certification or expected to sit for the BCBA exam within the next three months
  • Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities
  • Certification, registration, and/or license as required by local statutes to deliver behavior treatment
  • Exceptional professional, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and vocal)
  • Commitment to our five values: partnership, integrity, curiosity, client-centered, and excellence
  • Bonus if you have an interest in research, specifically functional analysis, verbal behavior, feeding, and other topics!
  • What You’ll Be Doing
  • Provide oversight and supervision for your team and clients
  • Mentor and support behavior technicians (BTs) (note: all our BTs go through competency-based training)
  • Write reports and conduct clinical reviews with funding sources
  • Attend monthly regional meetings for ongoing training and supervision
  • Conduct regular parent/caregiver trainings for family members
  • Treat the safety of clients and others involved in each case as a top priority
  • Consult with clients and provides continuous program direction and maintenance
  • Analyze data/behavior and makes data-based decisions
  • Guide ongoing implementation of teaching procedures
  • Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely
  • Deliver individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment

Ready to join a team of 500+ BCBAs committed to excellence? Apply today.

AST/LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight and supervision for clinical teams while delivering evidence-based, person-centered ABA therapy to children. Conduct parent training, analyze behavioral data, and ensure accurate implementation of treatment programs.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or higher and BCBA certification or eligibility to sit for the exam. Candidates must have at least two years of experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionData analysisBehavioral assessmentMentoringReport writingEvidence-based practiceInterpersonal skills

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (166 salary observations; 562 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,081 salary observations; 4,013 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, 84% are remote, 18% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% 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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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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Salary Distribution49 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks49 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
82% this job
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
31%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,513 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pomona

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$683k≈ 8.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,353/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 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 Autism Spectrum Therapies

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

Benefits & Perks

Salary $78,000 - $90,000
$5,000 sign-on bonus
28 days of total paid time off for new full-time BCBAs
Free on-demand CEUs on LEARNing Lab
Yearly professional development stipend
Monthly clinical forums (live CEUs)
Quarterly bonus opportunities up to $12K total per year
Medical, Vision, Dental