BCBA
Listed compensation
$85k-$100k
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Merced - Merced, CA, Salary Range: $85000.00 - $100000.00Salary, Salary: $85,000-$100,000 (dependent on experience) Join our Team as a BCBA! Are you ready to make a profound impact on the lives of children with autism and developmental disabilities? Look no further! Join our award-winning team at ACES and become part of a community dedicated to delivering top-tier autism services with passion and expertise.
Why Join ACES?
Compensation & Incentives
Competitive Package: Base Compensation ranging from $85,000 to $100,000 annually, plus lucrative individual sign-on bonus opportunities. Competitive Bonus Opportunities: Sign-on, retention, and relocation incentives available based on location and organizational needs.
Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from up to 23 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation days, and sick leave. Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of joining, along with a 401k retirement plan, and more.
Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $3000 for referring qualified candidates to join our team. Professional Development & Support: Career Growth: Explore a range of advancement opportunities, from Clinical Manager to Clinical Director and beyond.
Ongoing Training: Access 12 free, in-house CEUs annually, along with unwavering support from Regional Directors and Supervisors. Employee Benefits & Wellness: Health and Wellness: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with company-paid life insurance and financial planning assistance.
Technology Support: Receive a company-paid laptop and cellphone for enhanced productivity. Work-Life Balance: Create your schedule to ensure a healthy balance between work and personal life. Company Culture: Thrive in a flexible, uplifting, and supportive work environment, including company-sponsored social events.
ACES Achievements: National Recognition: ACES is the sole autism provider recognized for quality care by Aetna/CVS’s Institute of Quality. Expert Team: Join a team of over 400 Board Certified Behavior Analysts, renowned for their expertise and dedication.
Industry Accolades: In Forbes has named us one of the Best Mid-Sized Workplaces, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Legacy of Excellence: Benefit from the expertise of one of the longest-standing providers of ABA therapy worldwide.
What You'll Do: Craft Tailored ABA Programs: Design, develop, and implement customized ABA programs to meet the unique needs of each child. Collaborative Approach: Work closely with families and fellow clinicians to ensure the highest quality of care and support.
Mentorship and Supervision: Lead and guide Behavior Technicians to deliver exceptional direct services. Data-Driven Progress Tracking: Utilize cutting-edge data collection software to evaluate and update client progress reports.
Team Collaboration: Engage with a dynamic cross-functional team committed to fulfilling ACES’ mission of excellence.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For: BCBA Certification: Hold a valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification. Proven Experience: Demonstrate proficiency in developing and implementing client programs, preferably within the ABA industry.
Leadership Skills: Possess enthusiasm for training, managing, and supporting entry-level staff. Compliance: Meet requirements for criminal background check, TB test, and immunizations.
Passion for Impact: Share our dedication to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families affected by autism and special needs. Additional Information ACES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status.
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Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement customized ABA programs to meet the unique needs of children with autism. Provide leadership and mentorship to behavior technicians while collaborating with families and clinicians to ensure quality care.
Requirements
Must hold a valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Requires proven experience in developing and implementing ABA programs and the ability to manage and support entry-level staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- 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 (276 salary observations; 659 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,853 salary observations; 5,090 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, 74% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% 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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