BCBA
Listed compensation
$90k-$97k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Are you looking for a BCBA- opportunity with a positive work/life balance? Do you want to be a part of a stable organization that will support you and your work as a BCBA? If so, supporting our Day Program and other BCBA needs at the Center is meant for you!
- Salary:$90,000-97,000/yr
- Sign on bonus: Up to $5000 depending on full or part time.
- Relocation: Up to $5000
- If so, consider joining our Team as a BCBA here at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health!
- As a BCBA here at Devereux, you will collaborate with others who share your passion to help adults in need.
We Offer Our BCBAs
ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
Flexibility to work remote occasionally
Full-Time or Part-Time Availabilty
Research opportunities and conference attendance and presentations.
Free continuing education (CEs) to maintain your BCBA credential, professional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
Collaboration with other BA professionals and involvement in the development of ABA programs across Devereux’s continuum of services.
Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options benefits.devereux.org
Ability to work for a stable national non-profit that is guided by our mission: to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences
Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders.
Our beautiful Santa Barbara campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and has been treating adults with co-occurring diagnoses in California since 1945. In this role, you will provide behavioral support services to individuals under our care. Additionally, you will:
- Conduct appropriate assessments (including functional behavioral assessments)
- Develop, implement and monitor behavioral support plans of assigned individuals
Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing care and appropriate treatment to the ages and populations served
Instruct staff, family members, and/or legal guardian/conservators’ on how to implement a behavior support plan using face-to-face instruction, role modeling and coaching
Ensure that proper documentation is completed, and provide supervision to Behavior Specialists
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Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis or related field. BCBA certification required
Experience
- Experience designing and implementing behavior modification intervention services is preferred.
- Must have strong applied behavior analysis skills and experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders
- Experience writing Positive Behavior support plans and conducting FBA’s
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office applications.
Valid driver’s license must be maintained.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Company Overview
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead.
As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
- Visit mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
- Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop, implement, and monitor behavioral support plans for assigned individuals. They will also serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and provide supervision to Behavior Specialists.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Devereux ranks #8 of 16 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (247 salary observations; 743 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,641 salary observations; 6,193 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$97k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $92k (middle half $88k–$95k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $93k median in California | $93k nationally (+1%)247 state / 1,641 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in California | 361 active | 2,510 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 58% remote · 32% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 50% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment386 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,237 in the last 30 days | 562 the 30 days before (+120%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Devereux | #8 of 16 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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