Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

Pay/Schedule:

• $80.00 per hour
• Part-time (up to 20 hours/week)
• Temporary, 4-month duration
• March 2026 to June 2026

Our Culture and Mission:

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

Jamul House is a crisis stabilization and assessment program for youth with developmental disabilities. It is a joint venture between Fred Finch Youth & Family Services and the San Diego Regional Center. The program has the capacity to serve four participants, male and female, who are in crisis and approved for placement. The program offers: crisis stabilization, behavior modification, clinical assessment, brief treatment, individual and family therapy, and discharge planning services. These stabilization services provide an opportunity for crisis intervention, the development of a comprehensive, individualized supports plan and appropriate after-care resources for each youth.

What You Will Do
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for overseeing and providing direct behavioral intervention services to participants; documentation of services; collaboration with other social service, Regional Center, educational or mental health professionals; and providing staff supervision in accordance with the BACB. The BCBA is active in supporting and implementing wraparound individualized, strengths-based, culturally responsive, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence-based intervention.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Board Certified as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• At least two years of experience providing behavioral services, preferably with the program’s target population.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with consumers in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize
• Theoretical understanding or experience in behavioral approaches to Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and
• Clean driving record: current CA driver’s license or ability to obtain within 10 days after
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Three years (3) of Applied Behavioral Analysis experience.
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community

Join our team as: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.