Assistant Center Director (BCBA) - 10K Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Butterfly Effects is hiring an Assistant Center Director (BCBA) for its Lynnhaven Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role leads and supervises behavior technicians, develops individualized ABA treatment plans, supports families, and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team. The position is based at the center and follows the afterschool therapy schedule of 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is included. Butterfly Effects describes itself as a BCBA-led organization with clinical autonomy, local or regional clinical support, evidence-based standards, and advancement opportunities. All experience levels are welcome, with opportunities tailored to career stage. Butterfly Effects has supported more than 14,000 families since 2005 and is a co-founder of the National Coalition for Access to Autism Services and the Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism Services. The company offers clinical case reviews, a professional development speaker series, mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, CEU opportunities, and opportunities to collaborate and present at national conferences. Compensation includes a base salary of $100,000–$105,000 and quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually, for total potential compensation of up to $117,000. Additional benefits include a $10,000 sign-on bonus, tuition support toward a doctorate, paid time off and holidays, health coverage options, and a 401(k).
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
- Active BCBA certification from the BACB.
- Passion for working with children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary teams.
Nice To Haves
- No additional preferred qualifications are stated; the posting says all experience levels are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Oversee RBTs and BTs to support consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments.
- Develop individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans.
- Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build families’ long-term capacity.
- Collaborate with therapists, educators, and other professionals to support holistic client outcomes.
- Assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Base salary of $100,000–$105,000.
- Quarterly performance incentives up to $12,000 annually; total potential compensation up to $117,000.
- University partnership discounts and $2,000 per year in tuition support toward a doctorate.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
- 401(k).
- Monthly clinical case reviews with peers and clinical leadership.
- Internal CEU presentations through the PD Speaker Series.
- Personalized mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
- In-house CEUs and funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
- Opportunities to collaborate and present at national conferences.
- No non-compete clauses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
