Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Carmichael, CA
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Up to $100,000 Salary | Small Caseload | Flexible Schedule
Are you a passionate BCBA looking to grow your clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment—without the hassle of insurance billing or commuting between clients?
Join Merakey, where your expertise is valued, your schedule is respected, and your impact is profound. Provide meaningful behavioral support in a residential home in the greater San Diego area, helping individuals thrive in their communities.
Why This Role Stands Out
- No Insurance Billing – 100% funded by the Regional Center.
- Unique Population – Work with dually diagnosed individuals (ages 12–17 or 18+) with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions (e.g., autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety).
- Small Caseload – One residential home per BCBA, allowing for deep, meaningful clinical work.
- No Travel Required – All services are provided on-site.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Work alongside clinical psychologists, nurses, administrators, and other experienced BCBAs to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Flexible Hours – Primarily 8–5 with some PM/NOC supervision.
- Administrative Support – Scheduling and paperwork handled by our admin team.
- Ongoing Mentorship – Collaborate closely with a local Clinical Director, PhDs, and BCBA-Ds.
What You’ll Do
- Provide supervision to RBTs and behavior staff.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
- Develop and implement individualized Behavior Support Plans.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
Perks & Benefits
- DailyPay – Access your earnings when you need them.
- Work/Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future.
- Referral Bonuses – Bring your talented friends.
- Care.com Membership – Support for your family.
- Cell Phone Discounts – Stay connected for less.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage.
- CEU reimbursement and conference travel options
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree with valid BCBA certification
- Two (2) years’ experience providing behavior supports for individuals with IDD and with mental health diagnosis.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in designing, supervising, and implementing behavior modifications
- Competency in writing supports plans and effective verbal communication skills
- Experience in supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) is required
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.