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Irvine, California · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid (Remote)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$94k-$117k

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Job Description

At Cortica, our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) use a strength-based, holistic approach to clinical programming for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Our valued BCBAs are leaders who make a difference and create a supportive environment where all clinicians in our transdisciplinary team can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful, long-term impact for families.

You’ll provide groundbreaking, neurodiversity-affirming care, while enjoying the flexibility and support you deserve.

Why Choose Cortica?

We’re excited to support your continued professional development, growth, well-being, and ability to make a meaningful impact as part of a transdisciplinary team. That's why our compensation and benefits package has been designed to support you personally and professionally:

Total Earning Potential (Salary + Bonus): $93,797 - $117,246

Generous Time Off to Recharge and Maintain Work-Life Balance: Up to 22 days off in your first year, increasing to 26 days after 12 months.

Flexible Hybrid Role: Up to 50% of this role can be done remotely, allowing you to balance your clinical work and administrative tasks on your terms.

Telehealth is determined by the BCBA when its clinically effective for the client and BT

  • CEU Stipend: $2,000 annually to support your continued professional development.
  • License Reimbursement: We cover the cost of your BCBA license renewal.
  • 401(k) Matching: Helping you plan for your future with matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, plus pet insurance—because we care about your entire family, furry friends included!
  • Set Scheduling: Predictable work hours help you balance your work and personal life.

Your Role and Impact

As a BCBA at Cortica, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing neurodiversity-affirming clinical programming for patients receiving ABA treatment. You'll lead a team of behavior technicians (BTs) and Assistant Supervisors, empowering them to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with developmental differences.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Achievable Targets: You’ll average 26 billable hours per week, with reduced targets during shorter weeks to ensure a manageable workload.

Uncapped Bonus Potential: You’ll have an opportunity to earn more by increasing your billable hours, but it's entirely up to you—work at a pace that suits your lifestyle.

Growth and Advancement Opportunities: You'll have the chance to advance through BCBA levels I, II, III, and IV, increasing your leadership impact along the way. At BCBA levels III and IV, productivity targets are reduced to 22, allowing you to focus on developing leadership skills, cultivating other talents, and exploring broader professional interests.

Autonomy over Your Schedule: You’ll have full control over when and where you supervise your cases, empowering you to design a schedule that works for you.

Administrative Support: Focus on what you do best—clinical care—while our dedicated team handles scheduling, billing, and credentialing, leaving you with more time to focus on your work and patients.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Master’s degree in human services or a related field.
  • Current BCBA (Board-Certified Behavior Analyst) Certification required.
  • What Makes Cortica Different from Other ABA Companies?

At Cortica, we believe in going beyond traditional ABA practices to offer a more comprehensive, patient-centered approach that is different from other ABA companies:

A Transdisciplinary Approach to Care: Unlike many ABA companies that focus solely on behavior therapy, Cortica offers a holistic, multidisciplinary model of care. Our team includes experts from a wide range of fields—occupational therapy, speech pathology, pediatrics, and more—allowing us to address the whole child and deliver more integrated, effective care.

Focus on Collaboration: At Cortica, we don’t just implement therapy—we collaborate with families, caregivers, and other clinicians to create individualized care plans that empower everyone involved. This approach ensures that each child’s unique needs are met, and that the entire team is aligned in their goals for success.

Quality Over Quantity: We take pride in value-based care partnerships with health plans that prioritize quality over quantity. Our patients benefit from the time we dedicate to collaborative, integrated care, and our clinicians are supported with more time for thoughtful clinical decision-making. Unlike other providers, we are reimbursed based on outcomes, not just the number of sessions delivered.

By joining Cortica, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining ABA therapy—combining compassion, innovation, and collaboration to deliver results that matter.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to learn more.

Cortica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Please review the full job description here: Job Description.

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Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will oversee neurodiversity-affirming clinical programming for patients receiving ABA treatment. They will also lead and empower a team of behavior technicians and assistant supervisors to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in human services or a related field. A current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisTeam leadershipCase supervisionTreatment planning

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (267 salary observations; 804 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,710 salary observations; 5,648 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, 64% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$117kApplied Behavior Analysis median $92k (middle half $87k–$95k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$93k median in California$92k nationally (+1%)267 state / 1,710 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California370 active2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 64% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 52% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,232 in the last 30 days711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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

median 4.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cortica

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Total earning potential $93,797 - $117,246
Up to 22 days off first year, increasing to 26 days after 12 months
Up to 50% remote work
$2,000 annual CEU stipend
BCBA license renewal reimbursement
401(k) matching
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Pet insurance