BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Open in 4 locations
Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
California
6 open- $95,000–$115,000/yr
Norwalk, CA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Posted 1w ago
- $95,000–$115,000/yr
Hacienda Heights, CA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Posted 1w ago
- $95,000–$115,000/yr
Cerritos, CA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Posted 2w ago
- $95,000–$115,000/yr
Cerritos, CA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Posted 3w ago
- $95,000–$103,000/yr
Cerritos, CA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Posted 2mo ago
- $95,000–$103,000/yr
Paramount, CA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Posted 2mo ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open behavior analyst jobs in California post a median of $68.75 an hour, the middle half $60.69–$84.25, across 30 jobs that state their pay. Behavior analysts employed in California earn a median of $28.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Job Overview
We seek a highly skilled and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. The BCBA will design, implement, and evaluate behavior analysis interventions and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and other behavioral challenges. The successful candidate will lead a team of paraeducators and other professionals in providing high-quality care that is tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Act as the liaison between BEAM and community/district partners by collaborating with district behavioral teams to understand individual student behavior plans and communicate those plans to appropriate community/district partner staff and BEAM staff.
- Promote staff and community relationships that are in the best interest of the students, BEAM, and its community partners.
- Conference with staff and community partners concerning problems of student adjustment.
- Assist programs in curriculum development, curriculum implementation, and instructional improvement for behavioral programming.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on the results.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that target specific behaviors and promote positive behavior change.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of behavior aids and other professionals working with clients with developmental disabilities.
- Develop, plan, and provide professional development through modeling, coaching, and instruction.
- Conduct orientations and training for paraeducators to ensure their understanding of behavior intervention plans, ABA principles, and best practices.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in behavior analysis.
- Perform other duties as assigned by BEAM administration.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other behavioral challenges.
- Strong knowledge of behavior analysis principles and techniques, including functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention planning.
- Have and maintain appropriate certification to supervise behavior aides.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and guide a team toward goals.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in behavior analysis.
Job Type : Full - Time
Benefits
Work from-home days
Growth opportunities
Company perks
Supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of experienced professionals
If you meet the above requirements, you are a highly motivated and skilled BCBA with supervisory experience and a passion for helping individuals improve their lives through behavior analysis. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
From Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring's job posting for Norwalk, CA, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring
Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring hires mental health staff and nurses in Cerritos, Paramount and Downey in California.
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