Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Greater San Diego

Salary Range: $108,000 - $115,000 per year plus incentives, sign-on bonus eligible | 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?

Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Escondido, CA

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Daily Pay – access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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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.

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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.

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