BCBA | Clinical Autonomy + Manageable Caseload

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. • Walnut Creek, CA

6d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

FirstSteps is a privately owned, clinician-led ABA organization with a center in Walnut Creek. They are inspired by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and aim to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences. They also strive to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for their team, with a steadfast commitment to ongoing training and mentorship to support the next generation of clinical leaders. The organization emphasizes staying close to the work, with Program Directors typically supporting 12-14 children and leading clinical teams of 7-12 RBTs. This structure allows BCBAs to know their clients and families, observe and coach their team in real-time, make individualized clinical decisions, collaborate with external stakeholders, mentor developing clinicians, and work alongside experienced clinical leaders. The role offers clear expectations and clinical autonomy, with a full-time BCBA having a 115 billable-hour monthly expectation and additional incentive opportunities. The company culture emphasizes thoughtful supervision, strong relationships, clinical mentorship, and a team that genuinely cares about doing good work, avoiding oversized caseloads, telehealth-heavy supervision, pressure to rush decisions, and one-size-fits-all treatment.

Requirements

• BCBA certification.
• Experience as a BCBA.
• Ability to make thoughtful clinical decisions.
• Willingness to practice ABA with a team that puts clinical work first.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinician-led ABA organization.
• Interest in developing the next generation of clinical leaders.
• Desire for manageable caseloads.
• Desire for meaningful clinical autonomy.
• Desire for strong mentorship.
• Valuing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support 12-14 children.
• Lead clinical teams of 7-12 RBTs.
• Know your clients and families.
• Observe and coach your team in real time.
• Make individualized clinical decisions.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and other providers.
• Mentor developing clinicians.
• Work alongside experienced clinical leaders.
• Conduct 115 billable hours per month.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision with generous employer contribution
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company-sponsored BACB CEUs
• CASP membership
• Annual conference stipend
• Paid attendance at conferences
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Monthly data stipend
• EAP
• Wellness incentives
• Employee referral bonus
• Team-building events
• Collaborative, family-friendly environment
• Clinical Performance Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level