BCBA- Clinical Services

Merakey; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com backup care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental and behavioral health services seeking a BCBA in California. You will work with individuals and families in community-based settings, focusing on quality care and meaningful outcomes.

Enjoy a supportive onboarding, hands-on training, and ongoing guidance from a dedicated team. The role offers a manageable caseload, compensation, and comprehensive benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA is required.
• Licensed BCBA in CA is required.
• 2+ years of direct service experience with developmental disabilities/behavioral health.
• NADD clinical certification preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Directly engage with clients and home staff through collaborative treatment planning and person-centered care.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develop behavior support plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine care strategies.

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Licensed BCBA in California

NADD Clinical Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Ready for a BCBA role that offers more than just a caseload? Join Merakey and take the next step in your career with an opportunity to expand your clinical expertise, make a meaningful impact in the community, and continue growing professionally. With a small, manageable caseload and community-based work, you'll have the opportunity to focus on quality care while building meaningful connections with the individuals and families you serve.

Merakey is committed to your success. We provide hands-on training, ongoing guidance, and dedicated team support throughout onboarding and beyond, helping you feel confident, supported, and prepared to succeed from day one.

Compensation: $50.48 – $52.88 per hour (approximately $105,000 – $110,000 annually), based on experience, qualifications, and clinical expertise. Plus mileage reimbursement.

• Direct support and engagement with clients and home staff through collaborative treatment team planning, individualized and creative solutions around potential barriers, and person‑centered treatment to support individuals in pursuing their personal goals, a more balanced life and improved well‑being.
• Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) by observing participants in various settings, utilizing data from reports to inform your assessments, and working closely with other team members to develop behavior support plans that support individualized care and progress within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Collaborate with teams to refine strategies for effective care.

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.

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. 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!

Requirements

• Master’s degree required with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Licensed BCBA Professional in the state of California
• 2+ years of experience providing direct services to clients with various developmental disabilities, behavioral health diagnosis, and/or severe behavior challenges in a hospital, behavioral health, home‑based, educational, or social services setting preferably cross‑age groups.
• NADD - Clinical Certification (Preferred)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

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