Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Butterfly Effects•Oceanside, CA

6d•$85,000 - $107,000

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led ABA therapy organization seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join an interdisciplinary team. The organization emphasizes clinical autonomy, evidence-based practice, family involvement, ethical standards, and support from locally or regionally based clinical directors. BCBAs can shape clinical practice and company direction, receive mentorship and professional development, and pursue advancement to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, or Regional Director. The company does not use non-compete clauses. The BCBA oversees behavior technicians and registered behavior technicians, conducts functional behavior assessments, develops individualized goals and evidence-based intervention plans, leads monthly caregiver training, and coordinates with therapists, educators, and other professionals. Compensation includes a base salary of $85,000–$95,000 and quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually, for total potential compensation of up to $107,000. Butterfly Effects has served families since 2005 and reports having supported more than 14,000 families. It is a co-founder of the National Coalition for Access to Autism Services and the Louisiana Coalition for 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

All experience levels are welcome; opportunities are tailored to the candidate's career stage.
New or early-career BCBAs receive personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors.
Interest in research, publications, or presenting at national conferences may align with the organization's collaborative opportunities.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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 annually and funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
Monthly clinical case reviews and internal CEU presentations through the PD Speaker Series.
Clinical mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
Opportunities to collaborate on research and publications and present at national conferences.