Behavior Analyst in Training ($31-40/hr + mileage)

DSP; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

CalSavers retirement program

Paid time off & holidays

Supervision toward BCBA certification

Paid unrestricted hours

Job summary

Developmental Specialty Partners is seeking a Behavior Analyst in Training to advance toward BCBA certification. You will work under BCBA supervision, supervising RBTs, updating treatment plans, and collaborating with speech and psychiatry teams.

Ideal candidates are completing a master's in ABA or related field and actively accruing fieldwork hours, with strong organizational and clinical writing skills and a commitment to family-centered care.

Qualifications

• This role requires enrollment in or recent completion of a master's program in ABA or related field.
• Seeking individuals gaining supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification.
• Opportunities to develop case supervision, program development, and clinical decision-making under BCBA oversight.

Responsibilities

• Update client goals and treatment programs using DSP systems.
• Provide direct supervision to Behavior Technicians / RBTs.
• Participate in ongoing clinical training to strengthen assessment and supervision skills.
• Develop and update Behavior Intervention Plans based on data and clinical judgment.
• Meet with families for treatment guidance and parent training.
• Contribute to assessment and reassessment reports with training.
• Receive coaching and supervision from supervising BCBAs.
• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists and Child Psychiatry providers.
• Provide direct client services as needed per clinic requirements.

Skills

Time management

Rapport building

Clinical writing

Coaching and supervision

Case conceptualization

Treatment planning

Clinical communication

Education

Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis

Job description

Full-time & Part-Time Positions Available

About the Role

At Developmental Specialty Partners , we provide interdisciplinary, ABA-led services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Our model emphasizes early intervention, individualized programming, and collaboration across behavior analysis, speech therapy, and child psychiatry to support meaningful, developmentally appropriate outcomes.

This role is designed for individuals who are actively enrolled in or recently completed a master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis and are accruing supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification. The Behavior Analyst in Training role supports the transition from direct service to clinical leadership by providing structured opportunities to develop skills in case supervision, program development, and clinical decision-making under BCBA oversight.

This position reports to the assigned supervising BCBA and is structured to support progress toward independent practice.

What You'll Do

• Update client goals and treatment programs using DSP's electronic data and documentation systems
• Provide direct supervision and clinical support to Behavior Technicians / RBTs
• Participate in ongoing clinical training to strengthen assessment, programming, and supervision skills
• Develop and update Behavior Intervention Plans based on assessment data and clinical judgment
• Meet with families to provide treatment guidance, parent training, and ongoing collaboration
• Conduct and contribute to assessment and reassessment reports for new and existing clients, with training provided on DSP-approved assessment tools
• Receive regular coaching, feedback, and supervision from supervising BCBAs
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with Speech-Language Pathologists and Child Psychiatry providers
• Provide direct client services as needed based on clinic and program requirements

Who You Are

• Enrolled in or recently completed a master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
• Demonstrates strong time-management and organizational skills
• Builds rapport and trust with families in a clinical setting
• Demonstrates developing skills in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and clinical writing
• Demonstrates emerging skills in coaching and supervising Behavior Technicians / RBTs

What We Offer

• A mission-driven organization focused on high-quality care for children and families
• Competitive compensation commensurate with training level and experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time employees)
• CalSavers retirement program (full-time employees)
• Paid time off and recognized holidays (full-time employees)
• Structured supervision and support toward BCBA certification, including paid unrestricted hours
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing, multidisciplinary practice

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Developmental Specialty Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and nondiscrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.