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Kapolei, Hawaii

Clinical Manager BCBA

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Listed compensation

$106k-$110k

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Job Description

Looking for a role that can make all the difference for a family with a new autism diagnosis for their child? Look no further, as here at the Easterseals Hawaii, the Clinical Manager BCBA is truly there as a trusted source for support and oversight of the treatment team to bring calm to the future of care.

The Clinical Manager BCBA ensures children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) receive the specialized behavioral intervention services they need to gain the skills necessary for active participation in their communities. This role is responsible for creating and implementing individualized programs for each client and establishing and maintaining effective and empowered care teams.

The ideal candidate is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA® with experience working with children with autism and managing teams.

This role involves working with Case Managers and all clinical leaders at Easterseals Hawaii and partnering with Catalight Care Services for client support and scheduling, so working comfortably with individuals at all levels within an organization is a must.

Joining Easterseals also means that you want to be part of a culture and community focused on equality and belonging so all people of all abilities can live their best lives and thrive.

Essential Job Functions

Create, implement, and supervise individualized, high-quality, clinically appropriate ABA programs for children diagnosed with ASD,

Provide clinical supervision and work direction to treatment teams that include skills enhancement, clinical consultation, and professional development.

Carry out clinical responsibilities and adjust staffing of treatment teams as necessary to effectively provide interventions to meet the full extent of services authorized and support families.

Support the development of the annual Autism Services Program V2MOM (Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, Measures).

  • Meet or exceed Autism Services Program operating targets as an individual and for supervised team.
  • Adhere to the FoC network structure organizational protocols.

Ensure clinical quality, compliance, regulatory, and funder requirements are met, and take action if they are not.

Partner with colleagues and managers to ensure a positive customer experience for all clients through coordinated service delivery.

Maintain necessary continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

Master's degree, PsyD, or PhD from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines is required: Applied behavior analysis, early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, pediatric therapy, psychology or related field.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) with current certification in good standing with regulatory board and strong background in ABA.

  • Three years of experience implementing ABA services, preferably with people with ASD
  • Two or more years' experience providing staff direction and development in a supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledgeable of evidence-based methodologies found to benefit children diagnosed with ASD, including ABA, Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT).

  • Commitment to building, developing, and supporting diverse teams.
  • Enthusiasm for the values of the organization, including disruption and resilience.
  • Proficiency working with individuals with disabilities and other special needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.
  • Confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment and maintenance of all HIPAA requirements.
  • Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and related computer software.
  • Consistent good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally and economically diverse population.
  • Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills.

Physical Requirements

Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess and interact with clients.

  • Stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 50lbs.
  • Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
  • Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
  • Occasional driving (to and from office and client homes).
  • Utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone) and/or tablet.
  • Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
  • Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision-making; constant concentration required when working with clients.
  • Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer.
  • Implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically challenging behavior.

Conditions of Employment

Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice. The People & Performance department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable federal, State and local laws as well as fitness for position.

  • Must have valid Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Proof of current vehicle registration and safety check.
  • Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policies.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certificate.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Must attend any required training.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation

106,000-110,000 Annually

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.

Easterseals Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Manager BCBA is responsible for creating, implementing, and supervising individualized ABA programs for children with autism spectrum disorder. They also provide clinical direction to treatment teams and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff ManagementTreatment PlanningRegulatory ComplianceCase ManagementData AnalysisHIPAA Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Manager BCBA at Catalight a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,656 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% 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 Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,656 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Kapolei

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$846k≈ 8.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,509/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.0
State income tax
Up to 11%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Urban Honolulu, HI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.