Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 10K Sign On

Butterfly Effects•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join its interdisciplinary team providing individualized ABA therapy to children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder. The organization describes itself as BCBA-led, with a focus on ethical, evidence-based care, meaningful supervision, family involvement, clinical autonomy, and support from locally or regionally based clinical directors. BCBAs can create customized treatment plans and collaborate with other professionals. The role offers advancement paths to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director. All experience levels are welcome, with opportunities tailored to career stage. Butterfly Effects supports professional growth through monthly clinical case reviews, internal CEU presentations, mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, research and publication opportunities, conference participation, and funding for external conferences and its annual Clinical Conference. The organization states it has served more than 14,000 families since 2005 and is a co-founder of two coalitions focused on expanding access to autism services.

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 experience level is specified as preferred; 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 create evidence-based intervention plans.
  • Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build family capacity.
  • Coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other professionals.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Base salary of $85,000–$95,000.
  • Quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually; total potential compensation up to $107,000.
  • 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).
  • In-house CEUs and funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
  • Personalized mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
  • No non-compete clauses.
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