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Merakey
Redding, California

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$108k-$115k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team?  At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We
are seeking a BCBA to join our Enhanced Behavioral Support Home (EBSH) in
Redding, CA.  

Position Details

Salary Range: $108,000- $115,000 per year plus sign on bonus| Small Caseload
| Flexible Schedule 

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will work within the EBSH completing
assessments, writing personalized Behavior Support Plans, and training and
mentoring the support team.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Collaborate with the Merakey team to support all individual behavior support
service needs
* Conduct training related to the behavior support services for the
participant, family members, and staff
* Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments
* Development and maintenance of Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
* Work within multidisciplinary settings with physicians, nurses, direct staff,
etc.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security,
and work-life balance, including:

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare
advocacy support.
* Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for
employee contributions.
* DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
* On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
* Access Care. com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
* Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee
Assistance Program (EAP).
* Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
* Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and
lifestyle.
* Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package -
https://www. merakey. org/careers/benefits
[https://www. merakey. org/careers/benefits]

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and
education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000
individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu. be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity
and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.
Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the
communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds
to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

* Master’s degree with BCBA Certification
* Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Behavior Analyst
* Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
* Proficiency in creating personalized Behavioral Support Plans

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments and develop personalized behavior support plans for individuals. They will also provide training and mentorship to the support team while collaborating within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisCollaborationOrganizational skillsMultidisciplinary teamwork

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (442 salary observations; 472 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,176 salary observations; 4,203 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, 66% are remote, 18% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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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About Merakey

Non-profit Organizations
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
DailyPay
On the Goga well-being platform
Care.com backup childcare and elder care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
Employee discounts