BCBA Apply – Growth Mindset ABA

BCBA - Escondido, California

📍Escondido, California

At Growth Mindset ABA, our BCBAs are the heart of our clinical team — leaders who blend clinical excellence with compassion, collaboration, and genuine care for families and staff. As a BCBA here, you’ll have the time, support, and autonomy to do your best work without corporate pressure or overwhelming caseloads.

We believe in ethical, relationship‑based ABA that honors each child’s strengths and supports families with warmth and respect. If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters and your work truly impacts lives, you’ll feel at home here.

Competitive Pay

$82k–$89k salary or hourly rate, based on experience, leadership skills, and caseload preferences.

Predictable, Thoughtful Scheduling

We design schedules that support your well‑being and allow you to provide high‑quality care.

Manageable caseloads that prioritize quality over quantity
Flexible scheduling options
Dedicated time for supervision, parent training, and documentation
A collaborative approach to building a sustainable, balanced workload

Training, Leadership Development & Professional Growth

As a BCBA at Growth Mindset ABA, you’ll receive ongoing support to grow your clinical and leadership skills.

We provide:

Paid onboarding and hands‑on training
Opportunities to mentor BTs and develop leadership pathways
Support for CEUs and continuing education
Regular collaboration with clinical leadership
A culture that values your expertise and encourages your ideas

Support You Can Feel

We believe BCBAs deserve the same level of care they give to families.

You’ll receive:

Consistent, meaningful collaboration with the Clinical Director
A supportive team of BTs who value your guidance
Administrative support to reduce busywork
A culture that prioritizes ethical practice, not productivity quotas

Perks & Benefits

Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement
CEU support and professional development
Opportunities for leadership roles
Referral bonuses
Flexible scheduling
A team that genuinely cares about your growth and well‑being

Real Career Growth

Your BCBA role can grow into:

Senior BCBA
Case Manager Lead
Associate Clinical Director
Clinical Director
Training & Development roles
Program design and specialty tracks (early intervention, parent training, etc.)

We help you grow at your pace — without corporate pressure.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a BCBA at Growth Mindset ABA, you will:

Conduct assessments (VB‑MAPP, ABLLS‑R, AFLS, functional assessments, etc.)
Develop individualized, strengths‑based treatment plans
Provide high‑quality supervision to BTs
Deliver parent training and family coaching
Monitor progress and adjust programming as needed
Ensure ethical, compassionate, neurodiversity‑affirming practices
Collaborate closely with families, BTs, and leadership
Maintain clear, timely documentation
Support a positive, growth‑oriented team culture

In addition, our BCBAs also:

Lead competency development for BTs and BT 2s
Model intervention strategies and best practices
Provide real‑time coaching during sessions
Support onboarding and training of new staff
Help maintain consistency and quality across the clinic

Every plan you write, every family you support, and every BT you mentor strengthens the quality of care across our clinic.

Who We’re Looking For

Active BCBA certification
Experience providing ABA services (early intervention experience is a plus)
Strong clinical judgment and ethical decision‑making
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Leadership abilities and a passion for mentoring others
Reliable transportation within a 30–40‑minute radius
Someone who is compassionate, thoughtful, and committed to high‑quality care

Our Culture & Values

At Growth Mindset ABA, we are:

Family‑Centered We build strong, trusting relationships with families and with each other.

Strength‑Based & Neurodiversity‑Affirming We support each child’s unique abilities and honor their individuality.

Collaborative Your voice matters. You help shape the direction and quality of our clinical care.

Ethical & Compassionate We prioritize quality over quantity — always.

Join a Team Where You Matter

If you want to provide meaningful, ethical ABA in a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is encouraged, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help us build a future where families feel supported, children feel empowered, and clinicians feel truly appreciated.

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Are you able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation, considering the physical demands of this position? This job requires regular physical activity such as standing, walking, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and smelling. You may also need to run, sprint, physically block, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds. Prolonged sitting or standing, as well as specific vision abilities like close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus, are required. *

Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this job?

Have you ever been employed by Growth Mindset ABA, either in the past or currently?

Where are you currently located by Zip Code and City?

This role requires you to arrange your own transportation to deliver therapy services across various settings and locations throughout the day. If you choose to drive your personal vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license in the state where you will be providing services. Do you currently have a valid driver's license within the state where you will be providing services? *

For this role, you may commute between clients in different settings and locations during the day. Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40‑minute radius using reliable transportation is required for this role. Do you currently have reliable transportation?

For this role, you may commute between clients in different settings and locations during the day. All members under Growth Mindset ABA's insurance policy must be at least 18 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?

Are you comfortable delivering in‑home, in‑clinic, and in‑school therapy to patients?

What is your highest level of education achieved?

What language(s), if any (besides English), do you speak, are culturally fluent in, and would be comfortable utilizing while providing care to children and families? (This question is not a requirement of this role and will not be used for a determination of hire.)

Are you currently a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT)?

Part‑time Behavioral Technician (BT) positions typically work between 3:30–6:30pm or 4–7pm, Monday–Friday, with common schedules including M–F, M/W/F, or T/Th. Are you available to work during these times? If so, which days and times work best for you?

Orientation and training require a commitment to a 2:30–6:30pm schedule, Monday through Friday, during your first few weeks at Growth Mindset ABA. Are you able to commit to this orientation schedule?

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Do you identify as transgender?

Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, or other) that substantially limits one or more major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), and learning?

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