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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

San Luis Obispo County, CA, USA

Job Type

Full time & part time positions available

About the Role

At Developmental Specialty Partners (DSP), BCBAs play a central role in delivering ethical, developmentally informed Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental needs. Our work emphasizes early intervention, individualized programming, and close collaboration across disciplines in a supportive clinical environment where quality and sustainability come first.


This role is designed for clinicians seeking a true clinical home- with manageable caseloads, strong clinical leadership, and meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration across ABA, speech therapy, and child psychiatry.



Compensation & Role Design

  • Salaried compensation for full-time positions, based on experience, credentials, and role scope

  • Competitive hourly compensation for part-time schedules

  • Bonus opportunities available based on leadership contributions and clinical engagement

  • Caseloads are intentionally designed to support the depth of care and high-quality clinical work

  • Hybrid flexibility, including limited telehealth options based on clinical needs and team coordination

  • Structured onboarding with ongoing mentorship and access to clinical leadership

  • Clear growth pathways into senior clinician, lead, or leadership roles


Core Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and oversee individualized ABA treatment programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Provide clinical supervision in accordance with BACB requirements

  • Supervise and mentor Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

  • Conduct assessments, intakes, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and progress reviews

  • Monitor data, evaluate outcomes, and adjust programming to support meaningful skill development

  • Collaborate with families through clear communication, guidance, and partnership

  • Coordinate care with interdisciplinary providers, including Speech-Language Pathologists, and Child Psychiatry providers

  • Maintain ethical, compliant documentation and supervision practices


Qualifications

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field

  • Experience providing ABA services for children with ASD and developmental disabilities

  • Experience conducting and writing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)

  • Strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and leadership skills

  • Passion for early intervention and developmentally appropriate, play-based care

  • Ability to meet Livescan DOJ/FBI background clearance and TB clearance requirements

  • California residency or ability to relocate


What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time employees)

  • CalSavers retirement program (full-time employees)

  • Paid time off and recognized holidays (full-time employees)

  • Paid training, professional development, and continuing education support

  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership growth

  • A collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on sustainable, high-quality care


Developmental Specialty Partners is committed to providing services that prioritize children, families, and clinical integrity. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.


Developmental Specialty Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and nondiscrimination.

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