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Job Description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Home & Community
Full-Time | $78,000-$98,000 annually | Santa Barbara, CA
Deliver high-quality, assent-based ABA services to children and families in their natural environments-supported by strong leadership, manageable expectations, and clear growth pathways.
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Why BCBAs Choose CAS
Home and community-based work with real clinical support-not isolation
- Lower monthly billable expectations that prioritize quality and outcomes
- Strong regional leadership available for coaching and consultation
- Flexibility and autonomy in scheduling
- Freedom to grow your career without restrictive non-compete clauses
Keep reading to see how this role is intentionally designed for sustainable, meaningful work.
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Our Approach at CAS
At Community Autism Services (CAS), we believe the most meaningful progress happens when clinicians are supported to deliver ethical, compassionate care in the environments that matter most to families. Our home and community model prioritizes assent-based, child-centered ABA while providing clinicians with the structure, mentorship, and leadership needed to thrive.
We invest in our clinicians at every level-through ongoing mentorship, advanced training, and pathways for growth-so you never feel like you're practicing alone.
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The CAS Experience
What working as a home & community BCBA at CAS looks like
Total Compensation
We believe in transparency and competitive, well-rounded compensation.
- Performance-based bonus and incentive opportunities
- Lower monthly billable expectations aligned to home-based service delivery
Company recognition awards, including:
- Thoughtful gifts and swag
- Monetary awards
- Employer-paid professional courses and continuing education
- Continuing education support, including paid CEUs and professional development
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance to support long-term career sustainability
- Retirement plan and additional voluntary benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- No non-compete clauses - we believe in ethical, clinician-first employment
Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
This role is designed for flexibility and sustainability
- Flexibility to build your day around families' needs
- Full-time, home and community-based caseload
- Local travel only-no excessive regional coverage
- Schedule autonomy within your assigned service area
Clinical Support That Actually Shows Up
You'll practice with structure, mentorship, and ethical alignment.
- Dedicated Regional Clinical Managers without caseloads, available for coaching and support
- Assent-based, child-centered treatment philosophy
- Quarterly Clinical Grand Rounds focused on advanced, applied clinical topics
- PFA/SBT and PRT training opportunities, supported by consultation and certification pathways
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary partners and internal clinical teams
- Systems and tools that reduce administrative burden
- Shared clinical resource library with templates, tools, and evidence-based materials to support consistent, high-quality care
Your Growth Path at CAS
Your career here is designed to evolve. Mentorship from experienced clinical leaders
Opportunities to supervise and mentor Associate Clinical Supervisors or clinicians accruing BCBA hours (in applicable regions)
Clear pathways into:
- Senior BCBA roles
- Hybrid or Center-Based positions
- Clinical Leadership tracks
- Ongoing professional development and networking opportunities
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Role Overview
As a Home & Community-Based BCBA at CAS, you'll provide behavioral assessment, treatment planning, and clinical supervision in natural environments. You'll partner closely with families, technicians, and community stakeholders to support meaningful, real-world skill development.
This role is ideal for BCBAs who value flexibility, relationship-based work, and ethical, family-centered practice-without sacrificing support or growth.
What You'll Do
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop data-driven Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Utilize developmentally appropriate assessments, including Vineland-3 and other standardized tools
- Provide ABA services in home and community settings
- Collect, monitor, and analyze behavioral data to guide clinical decision-making
- Coach and model evidence-based behavioral strategies for caregivers and Behavior Technicians
- Supervise RBTs/Behavior Technicians and ensure treatment fidelity
- Deliver caregiver training to promote skill generalization across environments
- Implement proactive behavior support and crisis prevention strategies
- Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners as needed
- Participate in clinical meetings, trainings, and continuous learning
- In some regions, mentor or supervise clinicians working toward BCBA certification
How Success Is Measured
Success in this role is defined by:
- High-quality, ethical, and consistent clinical care
- Strong partnerships with families and team members
- Effective supervision and coaching of technicians
- Data-driven decision-making and meaningful client progress
- Professionalism, reliability, and follow-through
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Qualifications
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
- Current BCBA certification in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of ABA experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities
- Experience conducting FBAs, writing BIPs, and supervising clinical staff
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to ethical, compassionate, high-quality care
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally
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Why CAS Is Different
We intentionally design home-based roles that:
- Provide structure and leadership-not isolation
- Balance flexibility with strong clinical oversight
- Invest in mentorship, training, and long-term growth
- Support sustainable careers in community-based ABA
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Not Ready to Make the Jump - but Know Someone Who Is?
We offer $1,000 external referral bonuses for BCBA referrals and $250 for BT referrals.
If your referral is hired and employed with us for 90 days, you get paid.
CAS Referral Program
Sometimes the right opportunity helps someone else take the leap.
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About CAS
Community Autism Services is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families while creating meaningful, sustainable careers for our team members. We believe exceptional outcomes start with well-supported clinicians-through strong leadership, thoughtful systems, and a culture rooted in collaboration and growth.
As part of a nationwide organization, CAS combines the stability of scale with the heart of a community-based provider. Whether you work in homes, centers, schools, or hybrid roles, you'll find opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.
Salary : $78,000 - $98,000