Behavior Analyst Specialist
Listed compensation
$60-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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 Specialist (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.
$1,500 sign-on bonus!
We are looking for a candidate to work at our center Monday-Friday 3-6pm or 3:30-6:30pm and some Saturdays. You may have the opportunity to lead our Social Skills Group and it is possible you may have in-home clients on your caseload. If this sounds like something that interests you, we'd love to connect!
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 Specialist 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
- 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
The Behavior Analyst Specialist provides oversight and supervision for clinical teams and clients while delivering evidence-based, person-centered ABA therapy. Responsibilities include conducting parent training, analyzing behavioral data, and mentoring behavior technicians to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher and possess BCBA certification or be eligible to sit for the exam within three months. A minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (294 salary observations; 731 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,967 salary observations; 5,476 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, 68% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$146k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $104k (middle half $67k–$140k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $94k median in California | $92k nationally (+2%)294 state / 1,967 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California | 364 active | 2,592 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 30% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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