ABA Sr. Program Manager / Mid-tier supervisor

Autism Learning Partners; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) Employer Match

CEU opportunities

Paid time off

Mentorship

Job summary

Autism Learning Partners in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a Clinical Program Manager to supervise clinical programs and support BCBA-driven growth. You will mentor technicians, coordinate visits, and ensure progress under BCBA guidance, contributing to high-quality ABA services.

Join a fast-moving team with onboarding training, study support for BCBA certification, and ongoing CEU opportunities. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes flexible hours, mentorship, and clear career development through a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, or related program.
• Enrolled in a BCBA program and/or hours toward certification preferred.
• Fingerprinting, TB test, pre-employment physical, and immunities required on onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate client programs under BCBA guidance.
• Mentor behavior technicians and coordinate client visits.
• Ensure full clinical prescriptions and accurate billing/hours records.
• Provide parent education and coaching to improve outcomes.
• Balance direct intervention with supervisory duties to manage caseloads effectively.

Skills

BCBA supervision

Team mentoring

Client progress tracking

Program management

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/ABA/Related field

Job description

Join the largest female clinician-led ABA agency in the country and work with people who just get it. At Autism Learning Partners, we're all about growing together, learning from each other, and actually making a difference! Whether you're fresh in the field or leveling up, you'll find mentorship, career growth, and a whole community of BCBAs ready to cheer you on! Career path to $80,000 base salary via the BCBA certification pathway in 2 years!

The Basics Of This Opportunity

• Total 1st year Earning Potential: Equivalent to $75,000+ in your first year including bonuses!
• Base Compensation: $31.00 - $41.00 per hour based on experience, skills, and geography
• Bonus: Attainable monthly/quarterly bonus opportunity ($35,000+ in your first three years)!
• Some Benefits Highlights: Opportunity for direct & indirect supervision hours, study support and training to help you pass the BCBA exam, 13 days off annually between holidays including 1 floating holiday and PTO, that begins to accrue from Day 1
• Initial Onboarding Support: 60+ hours of comprehensive training during the first 3-4 weeks of integration including topics such as clinical best practices, using Central Reach, goal writing, clinical problem solving, CPT codes, telehealth assessments. Our Clinical Development team also offers weekly office hours or 1:1 support, as needed.
• Education and Mentorship: Monthly CEUs and an annual in-house conference featuring leading researchers in the field
• Flexible Schedule: Mon-Fri flexibility in the mornings, mid-day, and afternoons up until 6:30pm most nights, with two to three evenings per week of availability until 8:30pm (we pay extra for evenings!). No expectation of Saturday work unless you want to schedule make-up sessions. You’re in full control!
• Our Promise: We don't require contracts or non-compete agreements because we value flexibility and trust. Your employment with us is fully at-will, allowing you to grow with us on your own terms.

Why Choose Us?

• An org chart of nothing but BCBAs between you and the CEO, Dr. Gina Chang, BCBA-D.
• A clear path to make values-based clinical decisions based entirely on what is best for your client and family
• Generous health insurance package, 401(k) Retirement Program with employer match, and employer paid short-term disability
• As a CASP Provider, ALP will grant you access to CASP’s entire CEU library which includes over 75 CEU-approved courses (plus 10 CEUs annually via ALP events such as our IMPACT Conference and monthly live sessions)
• Clear promotion framework from BCBA, Sr. BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Director, and Senior Clinical Director
• For any new BCBA certificants – we offer the 8-hour supervision course as approved by the BACB
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Reasonable expectation of billable hours and manageable caseloads
• Opportunity to partner and/or serve with our internal DEI council
• Study support for BCBA candidates and in-house RBT courses to help ensure your team is fully prepared
• Support Center resources designed to address your administrative needs, including client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing/contracting, and scheduling

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspire Growth and Progress: Supervise and evaluate client programs, provide parent education, conduct assessments, and solve problems to ensure continuous client progress under the guidance of a BCBA.
• Empower and Support: Motivate and mentor behavior technicians, coordinate client visits, and offer coaching and clinical support to enhance service quality.
• Champion Accountability: Ensure clients receive full clinical prescriptions, maintain accurate records of billable hours, and deliver timely progress reports and treatment plans.
• Adapt and Thrive: Balance direct intervention with supervisory responsibilities, embrace new challenges, prioritize tasks effectively, and remain flexible to manage a dynamic caseload.
• Motivate and Elevate: Support staff productivity, assist in performance evaluations, and provide crucial support to parents and technicians during urgent situations.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, or related program, required
• Enrolled in a BCBA program and/or obtaining hours towards certification, preferred
• At least one year of experience providing clinical program management (under the supervision of a BCBA)
• Please note that this position is subject to fingerprinting, TB test, Pre-employment Physical Exam, and have or receive immunities to MMR/ VZV during our onboarding, which we will pay for

We’re dedicated to the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We believe in the power of our science to transform the lives of children and their families touched by Autism and related disorders through the oversight of clinical supervisors such as a BCBA and Senior Program Manager. As a passionate team of clinicians (BCBA) and clinical supervisors, we are committed to delivering best practices, providing hope, support and progress through both home and clinic-based services. We provide unparalleled levels of personal care, proven ABA science, world-class business support, and professionalism.

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists. Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.

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