Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

In-Person | Santa Barbara County, CA | Part time and Full time opportunities

Compensation & Benefits:

Choose your billable – choose your salary!
Our compensation system is designed around flexibility and fairness. You select the level of billable hours you’d like to maintain each week, and we customize your salary package accordingly.

✨ Help Us Redefine Contemporary ABA

At Emergent Learning Center–California, we’re not just another clinic — we’re building something bold, beautiful, and deeply meaningful for children and families across Santa Barbara County.

Our approach is rooted in compassionate care, values-based behavior analysis, and a commitment to ACT- and RFT-informed practices. You’ll work in a clinic where fairy lights meet data sheets, where you’re trusted as a clinician and supported as a leader.

Whether you're escaping the rigidity of corporate ABA or ready to grow into your next leadership role, this is your invitation to do work that matters with people who notice.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be the lead clinical guide for a caseload of learners (children and teens with autism or related developmental disabilities).

Your responsibilities include:

Assessment & Planning

* Conduct functional behavior assessments (indirect, direct, and experimental)

* Administer skills assessments (e.g., language, play, social)

* Create individualized behavior intervention plans and treatment goals

* Prepare and update treatment plans per funder and clinical guidelinesData-Driven Programming

* Review and analyze behavior and skill acquisition data weekly

* Recommend program changes based on data trends

* Monitor clinical progress and impact of interventionsCollaboration & Training

* Train and support behavior technicians, RBTs, and caregivers

* Consult with families, educators, and related service providers

* Provide supervision and performance feedback to staff

* Attend client-centered meetings (IEPs, BSPs, etc.)Clinical Leadership

* Ensure high-quality treatment implementation

* Maintain appropriate documentation

* Track service hours and ensure billing is accurate and timely

* Report challenges and celebrate wins with our clinical director

What Makes You a Strong Fit

* You’re values-driven, organized, and flexible in fast-changing environments

* You love data, but you also notice the subtle shifts — the lean-ins, the laughter, the progress that can't always be graphed

* You have high standards for client dignity, clinical excellence, and ethical care

Qualifications

* National certification as a BCBA

* Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

* Minimum 2 years experience with autism and/or developmental disabilities

* Skilled in functional assessments, VB-based instruction, skill acquisition

* Strong tech literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, email, graphs, tablets)

* Reliable transportation + ability to work in homes, schools, and community settings

* Available for some evening/weekend hours as needed

Pay, Perks & Schedule

Compensation:

* Part-time: hourly pay ranging from $50-$55 per hour

* ‎Full-time ranging from $57,000.00 - $107,000.00 per year dependent on desired billable requirements

* Frequent bonus opportunities

Schedule:

* Monday–Friday (daytime); flexible start/end times

* Evenings/weekends as needed

* Part-time to start with potential to grow to full-time

Benefits:

* Health, dental, and vision insurance

* Paid sick time and PTO

* Mileage reimbursement

* Life insurance

* Tuition Assistance Opportunities

* Flexible schedule

* Referral bonuses

What You’ll Love About Emergent

* You’ll work alongside a team who values your voice
* You’ll be supported by leadership who understands ABA deeply (and actually does the work!)

* You’ll get to help shape something from the ground up — not just implement someone else’s vision

* You’ll have opportunities to collaborate on research and innovation with nationally recognized experts in ACT, RFT, and autism intervention

* And yes — you’ll still get to do beautiful, behaviorally sound work that changes lives

Ready to join us?

Apply now and help build the future of compassionate ABA in Santa Barbara County. We can't wait to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $107,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person