BCBA Clinical Supervisor

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Working at Easterseals Southern California is an opportunity to make profound and positive differences in people's lives. At ESSC, you’ll join a team of caring colleagues who support each other, encourage collaboration and refine clinical skills to benefit the participants we serve.

Make a Difference at Easterseals Southern California

Are you ready to make a profound and positive impact on people's lives? At Easterseals Southern California (ESSC), you'll join a team of compassionate colleagues who support each other, foster collaboration, and continuously refine their clinical skills to benefit the participants we serve.

Why Join Us?

Reputation for Excellence: We pride ourselves on the outstanding quality of services we provide.

Growth Opportunities: We offer numerous opportunities for learning and development, including research, training, and provider network programs.

Continuous Education: Enjoy free in-house CEUs and the chance to present CEU trainings and discussions to BCBAs within our organization.

  • Supportive Environment: Experience a collaborative work environment where support and teamwork are paramount.
  • Balanced Workload: Benefit from manageable productivity requirements.
  • Team and Security: Enjoy the best of both worlds—a supportive team environment within the security of a large organization.
  • Competitive Compensation

Starting pay of $87,000

Ready to join our team and create something amazing together? Apply now and be part of a community that truly makes a difference!

Overview of Position

Under direct supervision, provides quality clinical supervision and work direction to direct reports, providing discipline- specific treatment for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Oversees all components of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs of his/her caseload, ensuring high quality and the use of best- practice guidelines.

Essential Function

Facilitates behavior programs based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), conducts behavior assessments and functions as an Assessor when needed. Provides parent education, develops and delivers specific intervention activities, and functions as a liaison between the organization, families, community, therapists, health care providers, etc.

Conducts evaluations, case-management reviews, quality assurance reviews, and audits as assigned by Regional Clinical Director. Meets productivity requirements set forth in annual budget.

Leads and/or attends staff meetings. Prepares and provides specialized training and instructional materials including staff development training, as assigned by Regional Clinical Director.

Ensures associate responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood. Manages and evaluates the performance and productivity of associates in assigned region. Provides training and onboarding for new associates; ongoing training to assigned Program Managers and Behavior Interventionists; and specialized training to associates preparing for various certifications.

Works with Regional Clinical Director and Human Resources in the recruitment/selection process of new program associates. Oversees associates involved in the recruitment/selection process as needed.

Attends conferences and trainings to remain current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, special education and related fields.

Functions as liaison between the organization, families, and other community agencies including regional centers, school programs, therapists, and health care providers assisting with questions and concerns as they arise. Travels as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

  • Master’s degree in ABA or related field.
  • Must possess and maintain a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
  • Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.

Experience

2-3 years of professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and behavioral analytic approaches found to benefit children with ASD, familiar with current related research findings.

Expertise in approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. Competent in employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and Experimental Functional Analysis (EFA).

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.

Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families and maintain positive affect.

Ability to exercise discretion, demonstrate good judgement, and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.

Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. A signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.

Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.

  • Carrying/Lifting: Occasional
  • Standing: Occasional
  • Sitting: Occasional
  • Walking: Occasional

Repetitive Motion/Activity

Visual Acuity:

Travel: Up to 50% local travel required. Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Environmental Exposure: Occasional exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) 5-20% of work time

Key Responsibilities

Provides clinical supervision and work direction for ABA programs serving children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders. Conducts behavior assessments, manages caseloads, and facilitates staff training and performance evaluations.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in ABA or a related field and a current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Candidates must have 2-3 years of professional experience working with children with autism in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data analysis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA Clinical Supervisor at Easterseals Southern California a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,671 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 (280 salary observations; 679 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,869 salary observations; 5,156 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, 78% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% 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 ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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 Distribution48 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
78%
Loan repayment
43%
Relocation assistance
41%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.7
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,671 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Indio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$498k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,349/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 Easterseals Southern California

Non-profit Organizations
Irvine, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-house CEUs
Opportunity to present CEU trainings
Supportive team environment
Manageable productivity requirements