Program Manager / BCBA

OC Bridges, LLC.; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OC Bridges, LLC. seeks a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our leadership team as a Program Manager. This unique role blends clinical input with day-to-day operations in a daytime, Monday–Friday schedule, with no evenings or weekends.

You will oversee ISPs, FBAs, and behavior supports, mentor staff, and collaborate with the Program Director and Clinical Manager to shape programs, ensure compliance with Title 17/22, and deliver high-quality services in a day program setting.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification required.
• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Experience in program management, supervision, or leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of Regional Center services and Title 17/22 regulations preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day program operations and caseload management.
• Ensure high-quality implementation of ISPs and behavior supports.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Clinical Manager on FBAs and individualized behavior strategies and goals.
• Review behavioral data and make clinical recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Support staff with behavior management, de-escalation, and ethical ABA practices.
• Conduct participant intakes, observations, and program assessments.
• Address escalated staff or participant concerns with professionalism and clinical judgment.
• Ensure compliance with Regional Center requirements and Title 17/22 regulations.
• Participate in community partnerships and Regional Center communication as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Staff coaching

Program management

ABA knowledge

Ethical practices

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in ABA/Psychology/Education or related field

BCBA certification

Job description

OC Bridges is seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our leadership team in a unique, non-traditional BCBA role that blends clinical expertise, program leadership, and meaningful collaboration without the burnout of billable hours, evening sessions, or weekend work.

This position is ideal for a BCBA who loves big-picture impact, enjoys supporting and mentoring staff, and wants to apply behavior analytic principles in a dynamic day program setting and not just through direct therapy.

As a Program Manager (BCBA), you will oversee daily program operations while working closely with the Program Director and Clinical Manager to provide clinical input on FBAs, Behavior Support Plans, and individualized service planning. This role allows you to influence program quality, staff performance, and participant outcomes on a broad scale.

Why This BCBA Role Is Different

• Daytime hours only (Monday – Friday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM)
• Direct impact on program design and quality
• Consistent schedule that supports work–life balance

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support day-to-day program operations and caseload Management
• Ensure high-quality implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and behavior supports
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Clinical Manager on:
• Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Individualized behavior strategies and goals
• Review behavioral data and make clinical recommendations to improve outcomes
• Support staff with behavior management, de-escalation, and ethical ABA practices
• Conduct participant intakes, observations, and program assessments
• Address escalated staff or participant concerns with professionalism and clinical judgment
• Ensure compliance with Regional Center requirements and Title 17/22 regulations
• Participate in community partnerships and Regional Center communication as needed
• Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• No evening hours
• On-site and community-based day program setting
• Collaborative leadership environment

Who You Are

• A BCBA who enjoys leadership, mentorship, and systems-level impact
• Comfortable coaching staff and supporting behavior implementation in real time
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about high-quality, ethical services for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Looking for a stable, consistent schedule with professional growth opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification (required)
• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Experience in program management, supervision, or leadership (preferred)
• Knowledge of Regional Center services and Title 17/22 regulations (preferred)
• Strong communication and organizational skills