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Merakey
Escondido, California

Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBA Top 25% in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K - $115K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team?  Take the next step of your career and be a part of the
Merakey Family!

We are seeking a Licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our
team at our program in Escondido, CA.  Work under the direction of a psychologist
with a team of experienced BCBAs.  

This is a great opportunity for an experienced BCBA looking for career growth
and access to continued trainings. Small case load, and the ability to develop
your clinical skills.

Earn $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, sign-on bonus eligible| Small Caseload
| Flexible Schedule 

Our BCBAs primarily provide the required Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
supervision to staff on an ongoing basis as assigned. They will conduct
comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) of presenting issues and
observe participants in various settings for developing the behavior support
plan. Our BCBAs work within a multidisciplinary setting.

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
* QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
* Education/License/Certifications(s):
* Master’s degree with Licensed BCBA Professional in the state of
California
* Experience: Minimum Required:
* 1-3 years experience providing behavior support for adults or adolescents
with IDD and with mental health diagnosis.
* Demonstrated ability to support individuals with behavior challenges
required.
* Competency in writing skills and effective verbal communication skills
required.
* Ability to perform duties with limited supervision
* Flexibility in scheduling and availability for onsite support
* Experience in supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) is
required
* Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA provides ongoing supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians and conducts comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments. They are responsible for developing behavior support plans within a multidisciplinary team setting.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral AnalysisBehavior Support PlanningClinical Skill DevelopmentCase Load Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Merakey a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,004 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k 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

Sign-on bonus eligible
Small caseload
Flexible schedule
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
DailyPay
Goga well-being platform
Care.com backup childcare