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FirstSteps for Kids
Redondo Beach, California

BCBA | $85K–$95K + Incentives | Clinical Autonomy

BCBAFull-Time

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$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.

You became a BCBA to practice. We built a job where you can.

You became a BCBA to change children's lives, support families, mentor clinicians, and make thoughtful clinical decisions.

You shouldn't have to choose between doing meaningful clinical work and having a sustainable career.

At FirstSteps, clinical work comes first. We're a privately owned, clinician-led ABA organization where BCBAs have the time, support, and autonomy to stay close to the children and families they serve.

A Caseload You Can Actually Manage

  • Our Program Directors typically support 12–14 children and lead clinical teams of 7–12 RBTs, creating the space to stay engaged with your cases, your team, and your families.
  • We also believe in clear, achievable clinical expectations.

Full-time BCBAs have a 115 billable-hour monthly expectation, with additional incentives for those who choose to take on more. Your clinical workload is designed to be clear from the start, so you can focus on quality care rather than chasing an ever-moving productivity target.

Clinical Autonomy. Real Support.

You know your clients best. We trust our BCBAs to make thoughtful decisions based on the individual child, family, and clinical need.

You'll Have

  • Manageable caseloads
  • In-person clinical support
  • Strong BCBA mentorship and collaboration
  • Autonomy in clinical decision-making
  • Time to build meaningful relationships with families and RBTs
  • Opportunities to mentor and grow as a clinician and leader

And You Won't Find

  • Oversized caseloads
  • Supervision primarily through telehealth
  • Pressure to rush clinical decisions
  • One-size-fits-all treatment
  • $85K–$95K DOE + Clinical Performance Incentives
  • Plus a benefits package built to support your career and your life:
  • 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 environment
  • What If Your BCBA Job Actually Felt Sustainable?
  • If you're looking for a place where clinical work comes first, your judgment is valued, and you're supported to do your best work, let's talk.
  • Apply today or start a conversation with our team.

For more information about FirstSteps for Kids, we encourage you to visit our website at www.firststepsforkids.com.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will provide evidence-based behavior analytic treatment to children with autism and lead clinical teams of RBTs. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of 12-14 children, providing in-person clinical support, and mentoring staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a commitment to clinical excellence and mentorship. The role requires the ability to manage clinical teams and make independent, thoughtful clinical decisions.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavior analysisClinical leadershipCase managementAutism treatmentEvidence-based practiceTeam collaborationData analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (71 salary observations; 166 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (524 salary observations; 1,373 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, 74% are remote, 22% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Redondo Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.45M
Typical market rent
$3,521/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

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

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About FirstSteps for Kids

Individual and Family Services
Redondo Beach, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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