Center Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)

Company: PALS ABA
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description About PALS ABA: At PALS ABA, we deliver Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy the friendly way! We provide high-quality, compassionate services to children with autism and developmental differences, helping families reach their full potential. Founded in Santa Ana, with a new center in Fullerton, CA (across from CSUF), we are deeply rooted in our community. At PALS ABA, we value collaboration, clinical excellence, and meaningful progress and we support our team members to grow personally and professionally in a nurturing environment. Position Summary: We are seeking a passionate, newly certified BCBA to join our team as a Center Clinical Supervisor. This role is perfect for someone who loves working directly with young learners (ages 2–6), wants structured mentorship, and is excited to grow leadership and clinical decision-making skills. As a Center Clinical Supervisor, you will oversee our center-based early intervention program while providing guidance for a small number of local home-based clients. This is a hands-on clinical role with opportunities to advance into senior leadership positions. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Oversight: Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Design and modify skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs Monitor client progress using data analysis and clinical observation Provide parent training and caregiver collaboration Support both center-based and local home-based clients Supervision & Training: Provide ongoing supervision to behavior technicians and mid-level staff Implement Behavior Skills Training (BST) to ensure treatment integrity Conduct overlap sessions, competency assessments, and model interventions Offer guidance and mentorship to promote staff growth Program Development: Develop teaching procedures across communication, social, play, and adaptive skills Adjust programs based on learner performance and generalization needs Maintain treatment fidelity and clinical documentation standards Documentation & Systems: Utilize CentralReach for programming, supervision notes, and treatment monitoring Complete session documentation in accordance with payer requirements Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary collaboration Qualifications: Current BCBA certification (required) Experience with early intervention populations preferred Familiarity with CentralReach or related practice management software Experience with skill acquisition programming and Behavior Skills Training (BST) Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills Growth-oriented and proactive mindset Preferred Experience: VB-MAPP or other developmental assessments Parent training Naturalistic and play-based intervention approaches Experience in center-based ABA programs What We Offer: Structured mentorship for new BCBAs Manageable caseloads designed for quality care Leadership development pathway with opportunities to advance to Senior Clinical Supervisor, Associate Clinical Director, or Clinical Director Collaborative and supportive clinical culture Specialization opportunities in early intervention Competitive salary performance incentives PTO, paid holidays, and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance) Quarterly company socials/events Professional Development Stipend for CEUs, trainings, and conferences Job Types: Full-time and Part-time Pay: 72K-80K Schedule: Monday to Friday, during center hours (9:00 AM – 6:30 PM) Some flexibility based on caseload and supervision needs Work Location: In-person at our Santa Ana or Fullerton centers Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license, negative TB test, and drug screening required by start date

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