Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
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Job Description
Santa Clarita, CA | Full-Time | Remote & Hybrid Opportunities
$85,000–$95,000 annually + Productivity Bonus Opportunities
The Work You Do Matters. So Does the Support Behind It.
You've worked hard to build your expertise as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Your next opportunity should be one where your clinical knowledge is valued, your professional growth is supported, and you're surrounded by people who share your commitment to meaningful progress.
At Alora Behavioral Health, we believe that supporting our clinicians is an essential part of providing exceptional care.
With more than 40 years of experience delivering compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, we've built our foundation on helping individuals and families achieve meaningful outcomes through individualized, evidence-based care.
We're looking for BCBAs and BCBA-Ds to join our growing clinical team serving Santa Clarita, California.
Whether you're an experienced clinician looking for your next opportunity or a newer BCBA ready to continue developing your expertise, we'd love to learn more about you.
What Makes Alora Different?
Remote & Hybrid Opportunities
- We offer both remote and hybrid positions, recognizing that different clinical assignments call for different service arrangements.
- Remote opportunities allow eligible clinicians to provide services through telehealth.
Hybrid positions combine telehealth and in-person services, with arrangements varying based on client needs and service locations.
Candidates located in or near Santa Clarita are preferred, but we welcome qualified applicants from outside the immediate area.
- Work arrangements depend on available opportunities and clinical service needs.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Your expertise and contributions matter.
- $85,000–$95,000 annual base salary, depending on experience
- Productivity-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition discounts through Purdue University and National University
Invest in Your Clinical Growth
- We believe learning doesn't stop when you earn your BCBA certification.
- CASP continuing education opportunities for Alora BCBAs
- Monthly BCBA Journal Club offering 1 CEU
- Opportunities to exchange clinical knowledge and strengthen your expertise
- Ongoing professional development through collaboration and learning
A Clinical Community You Can Turn To
- Even when your work is remote, professional connection matters.
- Monthly BCBA peer engagement and community support
- Access to fellow BCBAs and clinical supervisors for ongoing collaboration
- Opportunities to share ideas, discuss clinical challenges, and learn from colleagues
- A team culture centered on communication, collaboration, and quality care
Your Impact as a BCBA
At Alora, you'll have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise while guiding treatment, developing others, and collaborating with the people who play an important role in each client's progress.
In This Position, You Will
- Conduct behavioral assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Provide clinical oversight and supervision to Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
- Mentor and support clinical team members through coaching, feedback, and professional guidance.
- Monitor client progress, evaluate behavioral data, and adjust treatment strategies as appropriate.
- Partner with families and caregivers through education, training, and collaborative treatment planning.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership and other professionals to promote coordinated, high-quality care.
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold applicable ethical, regulatory, and professional standards.
What You'll Bring
- Required Qualifications
- Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification; BCBA-D designation is also welcome
- Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field
- Strong understanding of ABA principles, behavioral assessments, and individualized treatment planning
- Ability to communicate effectively with families, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary teams
- Sound clinical judgment, organizational skills, and a commitment to ethical, evidence-based care
Preferred Experience
Two or more years of experience developing behavioral intervention programs for individuals with autism or related developmental disorders
- Experience providing clinical supervision, mentorship, or caregiver training
- An interest in ongoing professional development and clinical collaboration
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
A fulfilling BCBA career is about more than the work you accomplish today. It's also about the expertise you continue building, the colleagues you learn from, and the difference you make along the way.
At Alora Behavioral Health, we're committed to supporting those connections while continuing our mission of helping individuals and families make meaningful progress.
If you're looking for a place to contribute your expertise, continue growing professionally, and be part of a supportive clinical community, we'd love to connect with you.
Apply today and discover what's possible with Alora Behavioral Health.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Alora Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Accommodation
Alora Behavioral Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.
If you require an accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact HR at hr@alorabh.com to request assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct behavioral assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for clients. Provide clinical oversight, supervision, and mentorship to behavior technicians while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Requires an active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field. Preferred candidates have two or more years of experience developing behavioral intervention programs.
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 (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, 76% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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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