Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)- Center Based

Butterfly Effects•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•$95,000 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Butterfly Effects as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in a center-based opportunity at our Lynnhaven location in Virginia Beach. Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led organization dedicated to providing unmatched support, professional growth, and a family-centric approach to children with autism spectrum disorder. Led by Dr. Steve Woolf, PhD, BCBA-D (President) and Molly McGinnis, M.Ed., BCBA (Vice President of Clinical Services), the organization prioritizes BCBA success to enable them to focus on making a socially meaningful change in the lives of children and families. As a fully accredited BHCOE organization, Butterfly Effects upholds BACB guidelines and prioritizes meaningful supervision, family involvement, and evidence-based ABA with no rigid quotas. Clinical directors provide on-the-ground support for real-time guidance and collaboration, and BCBAs have clinical autonomy to design customized treatment plans with access to tools, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Stable growth paths are available, with 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.

Nice To Haves

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
PhD Support: University partnership discounts plus $2,000/year tuition support toward your doctorate.
Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
401(k) to build your future.
Monthly clinical case reviews with all peers and clinical leadership.
Internal CEU presentations led by thought leaders.
Personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors for new or early-career BCBAs.
Collaboration and presentation opportunities in research and publications.
In-house CEUs annually, plus funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
No non-compete clauses.