BCBA
Pay as listed: $80k-$105k · no weekends · Sacramento, California · pays below the median of 30 Behavior Analyst listings (24th percentile).
Listed compensation
$80k-$105k
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Job Description
Job Title
BCBA
Pay Range
$80,000-$105,000 / Salary
Job Description
Point Quest is hiring a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): $80,000–$105,000/Salary | Potential Placement Bonus | Full-Time | Sacramento, CA
About the Role
Provide behavioral support and clinical oversight for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. You’ll conduct assessments, develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), supervise RBTs, and collaborate with families and school teams to support student success. This role blends clinical expertise with hands-on support in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Oversee and support Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to ensure fidelity of ABA implementation
- Collect, analyze, and manage behavioral data to drive decision-making and student progress
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and related service providers to support student goals
- Provide training and guidance on behavior strategies and interventions
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with BACB standards
- Prepare materials and ensure readiness for effective service delivery across settings
- Implement crisis intervention strategies (e. g., CPI) as needed
Must Have
- Active BCBA certification (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state
Preferred
- Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder and/or severe behavioral needs
- Experience supervising RBTs and implementing ABA programs in school settings
- Strong data analysis, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Additional certifications such as CPI, Pro-Act, or CPR
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will provide clinical oversight and behavioral support by conducting assessments and developing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans. They are also responsible for supervising Registered Behavior Technicians and collaborating with families and school teams to ensure student progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification and a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field. Additionally, applicants must pass a DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check and TB clearance.
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 ~$93k (185 salary observations; 686 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,286 salary observations; 4,939 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, 70% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% 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 ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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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$100k-$125kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,550 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Living in Sacramento
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $455k≈ 5.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,056/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 106.7
- 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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.