Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA

Jobtailor; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks a BCBA to guide and supervise Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in delivering high-quality ABA services, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with clinical committees.

You will conduct functional behavior assessments, adjust programs based on data, provide parent coaching, and ensure compliance with BACB ethics and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a comparable area of study.
• BCBA or BCaBA certification with the BACB (or valid RBT certification combined with ongoing graduate coursework toward BCBA).
• Eligible to pass a background screening covering criminal background and driving record.
• Strong familiarity with BACB ethical rules and the applicable state and payer guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in delivering ABA services.
• Develop and lead personalized treatment plans built around each client's needs.
• Partner with our compassion-led clinical committees to share clinical insights and strengthen care delivery.
• Reinforce a culture grounded in ethics and outcomes rather than direct-service-hour targets.
• Carry out functional behavior assessments and modify programming based on data and professional judgment.
• Offer impactful parent coaching and family training to sustain progress between therapy sessions.
• Comply with BACB ethical standards, state regulations, and payer-specific requirements.

Skills

Supervision

Functional Behavior Assessment

Treatment Plan Development

Data Analysis

Ethical Decision-Making

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA/BCaBA certification

RBT certification with BCBA progress (optional)

Job description

• Guide and supervise Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in delivering excellent ABA services
• Develop and lead personalized treatment plans built around each client's individual needs — never generic templates
• Partner with our compassion-led clinical committees to share clinical insights and strengthen care delivery
• Reinforce a culture grounded in ethics and outcomes rather than direct-service-hour targets
• Carry out functional behavior assessments and modify programming based on data and professional judgment
• Offer impactful parent coaching and family training to sustain progress between therapy sessions
• Comply with all BACB ethical standards, state regulations, and payer-specific requirements

Requirements

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a comparable area of study (for BCBA holders)
• Valid BCBA or BCaBA certification with the BACB (or valid RBT certification combined with ongoing graduate coursework pointing toward BCBA certification)
• Eligible to pass a background screening covering criminal background and driving record
• Strong familiarity with BACB ethical rules and the applicable state and payer guidelines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing personalized treatment plans and conducting functional behavior assessments while ensuring compliance with BACB ethical standards and state regulations. Strong ability to lead and supervise Behavior Technicians and provide impactful parent coaching.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BCBA Certification
• Functional Behavior Assessment
• Personalized Treatment Plans
• Parent Coaching
• BACB Ethical Standards

Hard Skills

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Behavioral Programming
• Data Analysis
• Clinical Insights
• Treatment Plan Development

Soft Skills

• Supervision
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Ethical Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• BCBA
• BCaBA
• RBT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Behavior Technicians
• Registered Behavior Technicians
• State Regulations
• Payer-Specific Requirements
• Ethics in ABA