BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Orange County
How this pay compares
This posting states $60–$65 an hour. Behavior analysts employed in California earn a median of $28.48 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
Our Company
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
Overview
Build a Career That Makes a Difference - Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance
At SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care, we believe great clinical care starts with supporting the clinicians who provide it. We offer the flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful work you’re looking for - all while helping children and adults live more independent, fulfilling lives.
Our clinicians provide individualized, evidence-based services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and mental health needs. Using positive programming and non-aversive strategies, you’ll help individuals build skills, overcome barriers, and achieve greater overall health and well-being.
One of the things that makes SpringHealth unique is that care happens where it matters most. Depending on the needs of the individual, services may be provided in family or residential homes, schools, workplaces, and other community-based settings.
Why Clinicians Choose SpringHealth
- Flexible work schedules that support work-life balance
- Work-from-home flexibility when you’re not providing in-person services
- The opportunity to work with both children and adults
- Variety in your work through multiple populations and community-based settings
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Meaningful, individualized work where you can see the impact you're making
- A supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality, person-centered care
If you’re looking for a clinical career that gives you the opportunity to make an impact while maintaining flexibility and balance in your own life, we’d love to have you join the SpringHealth team.
Responsibilities
- Conducts ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
- Communicates between supervisors, direct care staff members, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals regarding an individual's progress.
- Provides a monthly schedule to supervisors of appointments, home visits, and observations to monitor work advancement.
- Coordinates home, work and/or community-based visits to meet the requirements of observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
- Ensures the Behavior Intervention plan is implemented effectively and properly.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other pertinent meetings as required.
- Completes monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
- Organizes training to certify staff and other team members are competent in the implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plan and/or documentation sheets.
- Provides follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations for continued support of an individual's needs.
- Maintains strong clinical records to guarantee information is readily available to interested parties.
- Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community to support development of ongoing goals.
- Assists in creating procedures for training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
- Complete continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.
Qualifications
- Must have experience with behavioral intervention and/or strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
- Two or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behaviorally challenged population.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, move from seated to standing regularly.
State Specific Requirements
- Illinois: Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 1500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
- Indiana: A master’s degree in a human related field (this includes but is not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor)
- Kentucky: A master’s degree in a human related field and 2 years of experience (this includes but is not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor)
- Georgia: Master’s degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or related field OR BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist. All applicants MUST have at least 2 years of experience providing positive behavioral supports (writing BSP, functional assessment; plan development, training, and implementation) to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Must have documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on resume or transcript.
- California: Must be a BCBA or BCaBA.
- Virginia: BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist or Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator (PBSF), LPC, LSW or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on resume or transcript.
- Texas: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or BCBA
About our Line of Business
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, offers a holistic approach and integrated care for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources. The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives. For more information, please visit www.springhealthbehavioral.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Salary Range
USD $60.00 - $65.00 / Hour
From BrightSpring Health Services's job posting, checked Oct 26, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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