Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Salinas, CA (Hybrid)

As our Board Certified Behavior Analyst, you’ll lead a team of behavior technicians, build individualized intervention plans, and work with families and clinicians to deliver tailored ABA therapy.

About the role

Looking for a role where your clinical judgment is trusted, your voice is heard, and your expertise makes a real difference? At BlueSprig, we put clinicians first—because great client outcomes start with skilled and empowered providers. We offer BCBAs and BCaBAs the opportunity to lead with integrity, deliver high-quality care, and grow their careers in an environment that values ethical practice and genuine autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of behavior technicians
• Build individualized intervention plans
• Collaborate with families and clinicians to deliver tailored ABA therapy

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field with approved behavior-analytic coursework
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Position requires a background check, which may include criminal history and driving record

Pay

• Annual Salary: $85,000–$90,000
• Annual Individual Bonus: $7,000–$18,000 (paid monthly)
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000–$20,000 (depending on start date and location)
• Total Annual Compensation: $85,000–$113,000
• Annual merit-based salary increases

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work options: remote work one day per week as center operations allow
• 15 paid days off and 9 holidays annually
• Comprehensive benefits including IVF/maternity support, dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, and 401(k) match
• 24/7 access to 100+ free CEUs and a professional development stipend up to $1,000
• Clear career pathway with defined advancement opportunities (e.g., Clinical Supervisor to Center Director)
• 3.5 years average BCBA tenure vs. 1 year industry average
• Nearly 50% of Center Directors promoted from within
• Strong clinical support: access to five clinical committees/advisory boards, Grand Rounds, Annual Clinical Conference, and quarterly published clinical outcomes
• Trained RBTs: 92% pass the BACB exam on the first try (vs. 75% national average)
• Monthly bonus program with additional earning potential up to $18,000 annually

Career Growth

With our nationwide network of 160 centers, you’ll have opportunities to advance your career in both clinical and operational paths. Career pathway includes:

• Associate Clinical Supervisor
• Clinical Supervisor
• Senior Clinical Supervisor
• Associate Clinical Director
• Clinical Director
• Senior Clinical Director
• Associate Director of Clinical Operations
• Director of Clinical Operations
• Senior Director of Clinical Operations

Unique opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research through SprigLAB.

Research and Clinical Excellence

Collaborate with our esteemed Clinical Advisory Board, including:

• Dr. Jane Howard, Ph.D., BCBA – Clinical Advisor
• Dr. Candice Allen, M.D. – Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
• Dr. Michael R. Cummings, M.D. – Medical Director, University APIC Program
• Janell Van Cleve, M.S. Ed., CAS – Clinical Director, University APIC Program