Senior BCBA - Minimum 5 Years Certified

Child Communication and Behavior Specialists

. Design, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing behavior intervention plans and conducting functional behavior assessments while maintaining ethical standards and effective communication with clients and families. Proficient in data analysis and documentation to ensure measurable client progress and compliance with billing practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Experience Providing ABA ServicesProficiency With CentralReachStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsBilingual (English/Spanish)

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Hard Skills

Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)Skill Acquisition ProgramsData AnalysisClinical DocumentationSession Data ManagementProgress ReportingEthical PracticeData-Driven Decision MakingMentoring

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationFeedback ProvisionTrainingProfessional Development Commitment

Tools & Technologies

CentralReach

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Industry Keywords

CCS/Catalight Care ServicesAudit ReadinessClinical OversightClient Progress MonitoringBehavior Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs
Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs), preference assessments, and skills assessments
Review and analyze session data and adjust programming to support measurable client progress
Maintain a caseload consistent with salary-level billing expectations
Deliver direct therapy services as part of billable hours when appropriate
Supervise Program Managers and master’s-level students, providing feedback, training, and clinical oversight
Mentor new BCBAs with less than 1 year of certification when holding 5+ years of certification
Collaborate with families, caregivers, school teams, and other service providers
Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and professional development activities
Complete progress reports, session notes, and clinical documentation accurately and on time
Maintain billing records through CentralReach and ensure billed and collected hours accurately reflect services rendered
Uphold BACB ethical guidelines and CCBS clinical standards
Participate in audit readiness and maintain documentation suitable for internal or external review

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential in good standing with the BACB
Experience providing ABA services to children and adolescents
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to write clear, clinician-quality reports and communicate effectively with families
Proficiency with or ability to learn CentralReach for session data and billing
Commitment to ethical practice, data-driven decision making, and ongoing professional development
Experience working within the CCS/Catalight Care Services framework preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred for many service regions
5+ years of BCBA certification for Senior, Lead, or Principal level consideration
Interest in the Assistant Mentor leadership track preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing supervision and mentorship
Performance-based path to increased compensation and leadership
Structured six-level salary ladder
Quality bonus program
Leadership pathways into the Assistant Mentor track
Professional development activities
Assistant Mentor leadership track open to all BCBAs post-90-day probation with active BCBA credential