Entry Level Behavior Therapist

Behavior Nation LLC; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ABA SHINE seeks an experienced Program Administrator to lead the launch and operation of a Level 7 residential facility serving children with severe behavioral and clinical needs. You will oversee daily operations, maintain safety, ensure compliance with licensing and regulations, and work closely with clinical staff.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, supervision, incident reporting, and collaboration with Regional Center, families, and providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, or related field.
• 2–5+ years in residential or behavioral health leadership.
• Experience with developmental disabilities and severe behaviors (SIB, aggression, elopement, PICA).
• Strong knowledge of Title 22 regulations, incident reporting and licensing compliance.
• Experience managing teams in high-intensity environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a Level 7 residential home (4 beds).
• Maintain a highly structured, predictable, and safe environment.
• Ensure licensing compliance with Title 22 and related standards.
• Lead staffing, training, and supervision of direct care and supervisory staff.
• Ensure staffing ratios (1:1–1:2) and 24/7 awake coverage as needed.
• Maintain licensing standards, incident reporting, and audits.
• Collaborate with clinical team to implement programming.
• Act as liaison with Regional Center (RCEB), families, and clinical providers.

Skills

Residential leadership

Staff supervision

Compliance knowledge

High-intensity environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

ABA SHINE is seeking an experienced Program Administrator to lead the launch and operation of a Level 7 Residential Facility serving children (ages 17 and under) with severe behavioral and clinical needs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of a 4-bed Level 7 residential home
• Ensure a highly structured, predictable, and safe environment
• Maintain compliance with CCL, DDS, and RCEB requirements

Staffing & Supervision

• Hire, train, and supervise direct care and supervisory staff
• Ensure staffing ratios meet Level 7 expectations (1:1–1:2 as needed)
• Manage staff schedules including 24/7 awake coverage

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain licensing standards (Title 22)
• Ensure proper documentation, incident reporting, and audits
• Partner with clinical team to ensure programming is implemented correctly

Collaboration

• Act as primary liaison with:
  • Regional Center (RCEB)
  • Families and guardians
  • Clinical providers (BCBA, psychiatry, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Human Services, Psychology, or related field)
• 2–5+ years in residential or behavioral health leadership
• Experience with:
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Severe behaviors (SIB, aggression, elopement, PICA)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Title 22 regulations
  • Incident reporting and licensing compliance
• Experience managing teams in high-intensity environments

Preferred

• Experience in:
  • Level 4I / Level 6 / EBSH / CCH / STRTP programs
• Working toward certification (not required but highly valued)

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to build and lead a Level 7 program from the ground up
• Work closely with clinical leadership (BCBA-driven model)
• Direct impact on reducing placement disruption for high-risk youth

If interested, please respond to this post or contact 510 284 7057.