BCBA - Indio

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided laptop

Mileage reimbursement

Compensation for travel time

Access to CEUs and ongoing in-house培训

Job summary

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a full-time role, offering $55–$70 per hour and flexible scheduling. You will develop and oversee individualized ABA services to support meaningful outcomes for clients and families, and mentor behavior technicians.

The position requires local travel, attendance at IEP/IFSP meetings when needed, and collaboration with families and interdisciplinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and BCBA certification required.
• Willingness to travel locally.
• Spanish language is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and supervising individualized behavior support plans.
• Mentoring and guiding behavior technicians.
• Completing client assessments.
• Collaborating closely with families and interdisciplinary professionals.
• Facilitating staff trainings.
• Evaluating team performance.
• Supporting a collaborative, positive, and professional work environment.
• Attending IEP and IFSP meetings, as required, to support client advocacy and coordination of services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel locally

Spanish valued

Education

Master's degree

BCBA certification

Job description

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is seeking a passionate and dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team. This is a full-time opportunity offering $55–$70 per hour, with flexible scheduling and a workplace culture that values and supports work-life balance.

At Ad Astra, our mission is to create meaningful, lasting impact for children with autism and their families through compassionate care, collaboration, and highly individualized ABA programming. We are looking for a BCBA who shares our commitment to providing quality services while supporting the growth and success of the team around them.

What We Offer

We believe our team members should have the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed. At Ad Astra, BCBAs receive:

• Company-provided laptop and cell phone
• Mileage reimbursement
• Compensation for travel time
• Access to CEUs and ongoing in-house training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance

This position includes local travel to oversee client services and maintain high standards of treatment integrity.

About the Role

As a BCBA with Ad Astra, you will play an essential role in developing and overseeing individualized ABA services that support meaningful outcomes for clients and their families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and supervising individualized behavior support plans
• Mentoring and guiding behavior technicians
• Completing client assessments
• Collaborating closely with families and interdisciplinary professionals
• Facilitating staff trainings
• Evaluating team performance
• Supporting a collaborative, positive, and professional work environment
• Attending IEP and IFSP meetings, as required, to support client advocacy and coordination of services

You will have the opportunity to combine clinical expertise, leadership, and collaboration to help ensure clients receive high-quality, individualized care. At Ad Astra, we are committed to advancing quality and innovation in applied behavior analysis while prioritizing the health, growth, and well-being of both our clients and our team members.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and current BCBA certification (required)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally
• Spanish speaking is valued but not required

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and transition between floor-level and standing positions throughout the workday.
• Actively participate in developmentally appropriate client activities, including floor-based activities, movement-based activities, transitions, and safety monitoring.
• Safely navigate assigned work environments, including homes, clinics, schools, community settings, and remote/telehealth settings, as applicable.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move therapy materials and equipment, typically up to 50 pounds.
• Sit for extended periods while providing telehealth services or completing computer-based work as needed.
• Use hands and fingers to operate computers, keyboards, mobile devices, and other equipment requiring fine motor coordination.
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness to observe client behavior, monitor safety, and communicate effectively in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Read, understand, retain, and apply written and verbal information.
• Maintain attention, concentration, situational awareness, and sound judgment in dynamic environments.
• Collect, record, and submit accurate client data and session documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Maintain professionalism and emotional resilience when addressing sensitive client or employee matters, complaints, and workplace concerns.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is an equal opportunity employer. Ad Astra prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ad Astra provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process may contact [e-mail].

Ready to Join Ad Astra?

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while growing alongside a supportive and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.