Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid

Butterfly Effects•Portsmouth, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Butterfly Effects as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in a hybrid, in-home based role in Portsmouth, VA. This is a BCBA-led organization dedicated to empowering BCBAs with unmatched support, professional growth, and a family-centric approach. Led by Dr. Steve Woolf, PhD, BCBA-D (President) and Molly McGinnis, M.Ed., BCBA (Vice President of Clinical Services), the organization prioritizes making a socially meaningful change in the lives of children and families. They are a fully accredited BHCOE organization upholding BACB guidelines and prioritizing meaningful supervision, family involvement, and evidence-based ABA, with no rigid quotas. Each market has a locally or regionally based clinical director for real-time guidance and collaboration. BCBAs have clinical autonomy to design customized treatment plans with full access to tools, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration. There are stable growth paths to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director, and no non-compete clauses.

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.
All experience levels welcome - opportunities are tailored to career stage.

Responsibilities

Oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
Perform functional behavior assessments, develop individualized treatment goals, and create evidence-based intervention plans.
Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build long-term family capacity.
Collaborate with therapists, educators, and other professionals for holistic client outcomes.

Benefits

Base Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
Performance Bonus: Quarterly incentives up to $12,000 annually
Total Potential: Up to $117,000
PhD Support: University partnership discounts plus $2,000/year tuition support toward your doctorate.
Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
Retirement: 401(k) to build your future.
Monthly clinical case reviews with all peers and clinical leadership.
Internal CEU presentations led by thought leaders.
Mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs from experienced BCBA mentors.
Collaboration and presentation opportunities at national conferences.
In-house CEUs annually, plus funding for external conferences, live events, and annual Clinical Conference.