Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Butterfly Effects • La Mesa, CA

6d • $85,000 - $107,000

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led ABA therapy organization focused on supporting children and families through individualized, evidence-based services. The company emphasizes clinical autonomy, ethical standards, family involvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, locally or regionally available clinical support, and opportunities for career advancement. BCBAs can progress to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director roles. The organization has served families since 2005 and is a co-founder of coalitions focused on expanding access to autism services.

The BCBA leads an interdisciplinary team and oversees RBTs and BTs to support high-quality ABA service delivery. The role includes conducting functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans, leading monthly caregiver training, and collaborating with therapists, educators, and other professionals. Butterfly Effects offers clinical mentorship, case reviews, CEU opportunities, research and publication collaboration, and conference support.

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, with opportunities tailored to career stage.
• New or early-career BCBAs can receive personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors.

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 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.
• Monthly clinical case reviews and professional development through an internal CEU speaker series.
• No non-compete clauses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level