Location:

Northern California; primary service in client homes and community settings across cities in Merced County, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin, with low travel; telehealth used when clinically appropriate.
Remote BCBA roles are supported by on-site Program Managers for close caregiver collaboration.

Reports to:

Clinic Director (primary) with a dotted line to the Principal

Classification:

Exempt, full-time salaried

Salary Range:

$70,000–$95,000 (paid semi-monthly)

PTO:

10 working days per year

Travel:

Regular local travel within the assigned service area

Expected Billable Hours:

28 hours per week (average)

Utilization Safeguard:

Not applicable; this is a fully salaried role per company policy.

About Ausome Bee

Ausome Bee provides compassionate, family-centered ABA in home and community environments. Our three-tier care model (Behavior Technicians, Program Managers, BCBAs) is guided by cultural humility, practical coaching, and measurable outcomes that support meaningful change at home, school, and in the community.

Role Summary

The BCBA leads ABA clinical services from initial intake and assessment through ongoing treatment in home and community environments. You design and update Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), oversee skill-acquisition programs, supervise and coach staff, and deliver caregiver training. You rely on data to drive decisions and outcomes. For fully remote BCBA assignments, on-site Program Managers provide day-to-day support and intensified caregiver collaboration, with the BCBA maintaining clinical leadership and oversight.

Scope of Practice (What a BCBA does at Ausome Bee)

At Ausome Bee, Behavior Analysts lead the complete clinical cycle to produce meaningful, practical behavior change in home and community settings. You identify why behaviors occur through direct observation and measurement, then design, implement, and evaluate Behavior Intervention/Support Plans that teach functionally equivalent replacement behaviors, increase helpful skills, and reduce unsafe or interfering behavior. Plans include clear goals, data systems, and strategies for generalization and maintenance across people, places, and routines. You coach parents and caregivers using behavior-skills training (instruction, modeling, rehearsal, feedback), coordinate with Program Managers and technicians, and monitor treatment fidelity with timely revisions when data show limited progress. Work includes direct and indirect services such as assessments, session observations, caregiver training, graphing and analysis, plan development, materials prep, and team meetings. BCBAs practice within the BACB Ethics Code, follow payer and documentation requirements, and do not provide psychotherapy or psychological testing. The ultimate aim is to build family capacity so services can fade as the individual succeeds more independently.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment and treatment planning

Conduct functional behavior assessments using indirect, descriptive, and (when indicated) experimental methods consistent with risk, setting, and payer rules.
Select socially significant goals; design and update BIPs/BSPs that fit family routines and contexts, with explicit generalization and maintenance plans.
Choose and implement evidence-based strategies (prompting/fading, differential reinforcement, shaping, chaining, error correction).
Administer and interpret curricular and skills assessments such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, and PEAK; integrate results into teaching plans and caregiver coaching.

Data, outcomes, and clinical decision-making

Define clear measurement systems (frequency, rate, duration, latency, percent correct, trials to criterion). Establish IOA procedures and periodic data audits.
Maintain and review data dashboards; graph trends; recommend phase changes and plan revisions promptly when progress stalls.
Prepare clinical summaries and reports for families, funders, and partners.

Caregiver training and collaboration

Deliver structured caregiver training using Behavior Skills Training (instruction, modeling, rehearsal, feedback).
Create simple practice plans and visuals; monitor treatment integrity at home; document caregiver competence and generalization.
Coordinate with schools and related providers to align goals and promote consistency across settings.
Remote support model: For fully remote BCBA roles, partner closely with on-site Program Managers to sustain caregiver collaboration (e.g., parent training, home practice follow-through) and to relay real-time session data for BCBA decisions.

Staff supervision, coaching, and development

Provide supervision and performance feedback to Program Managers, RBTs, and Behavior Technicians in accordance with BACB requirements and payer rules.
Conduct in-person and telehealth observations; give timely written and verbal feedback with actionable next steps; follow up to confirm improvement.
Support onboarding, in-services, and ongoing training tied to competency checklists and the BACB Ethics Code.
Leadership: Direct cross-functional care teams, model compassionate practice, and inspire growth and innovation through coaching, case consults, and sharing practical tools that elevate outcomes.

Quality, ethics, and compliance

Uphold HIPAA, BACB Ethics Code (2020), and company policies; maintain accurate, timely documentation and signatures per payer and regulatory standards.
Use the least intrusive, effective procedures; implement crisis prevention and response plans only when trained and clinically indicated.
Participate in internal audits and quality projects; recommend process improvements.

Telehealth practice

Deliver engaging, secure telehealth sessions when appropriate; coach caregivers to set up materials and routines that support active participation.
For remote caseloads, establish tight data and communication loops with Program Managers to maintain high treatment integrity.
Follow privacy and documentation practices that meet legal and payer requirements.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Documentation timeliness: at or above 98% submitted within policy timelines.
Treatment fidelity: mean at or above 90% across observed protocols; prompt retraining when below threshold.
Supervision coverage: meets or exceeds BACB and payer requirements; supervision notes submitted within seven calendar days.
Family engagement: caregiver training is delivered per plan, with documented home practice and competence.
Utilization: average 28 billable hours/week across allowable services per payer rules.
Clinical outcomes: objective progress toward goals; timely plan revisions when data indicate limited progress.
Client contact cadence: each active client receives at least one BCBA visit/observation per month (in-person or telehealth as clinically appropriate) with documented feedback to caregivers and staff.

Qualifications

Required

Master’s degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Current BCBA certification in good standing.
Two or more years of ABA experience serving individuals on the autism spectrum or with related developmental needs, including in-home service delivery.
Demonstrated skill in assessment (including functional assessments), treatment design, and caregiver/staff training.
Leadership capability to direct teams, mentor direct reports, build buy-in, and drive practical innovation that improves outcomes and efficiency.
Excellent communication and documentation skills; clear, respectful feedback and collaboration with families and team members.
Cultural humility and the ability to individualize supports to family values, language, and routines.
Proficiency with EHR/data systems and graphing; basic spreadsheet skills for data review.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel within Merced County; ability to conduct secure telehealth.

Preferred

Experience with VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PEAK, and preference assessments.
Experience coordinating with schools and participating in IEP processes.
Bilingual skills reflecting the communities we serve.
Experience with tools such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PEAK, and preference assessments.
Experience coordinating with schools and participating in IEP processes.
Bilingual skills reflecting the communities we serve.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Frequent sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, and movement during client sessions and staff coaching.
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 30–50 lbs as needed.
Work occurs in homes and community locations across Merced County and via telehealth; noise and activity levels vary.
Visual and auditory capacity to monitor safety and respond quickly to clients and staff.

Caseload and Travel Expectations

Typical caseload: 10–20 active clients, adjusted for intensity and authorization.
Travel: Low travel is concentrated within cities in Merced County; schedule visits to maximize efficiency.
Contact cadence: minimum one BCBA visit/observation per client per month (in-person or telehealth), with increased contact for complex cases or during plan changes.

Schedule and Availability

Primarily weekdays with some early evenings or occasional Saturdays to meet family schedules.
Participation in case reviews, team meetings, and company trainings.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $70,000–$95,000; paid semi-monthly.
PTO: 10 working days per year.
Health, dental, and vision benefits per company policy.
401(k) eligibility with employer contribution up to 3% (per plan terms).
Company-funded training toward required CEUs and professional development.
Mileage reimbursement for authorized travel and a technology or phone stipend per policy.