Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Butterfly Effects•Hammond, LA

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led organization dedicated to providing impactful ABA careers in autism therapy. They empower BCBAs with unmatched support, professional growth, and a family-centric approach, prioritizing their success to enable socially meaningful change in the lives of children and families with autism spectrum disorder. The organization is led by Dr. Steve Woolf, PhD, BCBA-D (President) and Molly McGinnis, M.Ed., BCBA (Vice President of Clinical Services). Butterfly Effects is a fully accredited BHCOE organization, upholding BACB guidelines and prioritizing meaningful supervision, family involvement, and evidence-based ABA without rigid quotas. They offer on-the-ground support from local/regional clinical directors, clinical autonomy in designing customized treatment plans, and stable growth paths. Since 2005, Butterfly Effects has transformed over 14,000 families' lives through individualized ABA therapy and is a co-founder of the National Coalition for Access to Autism Services (NCAAS) and the Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism Services (LCAAS), dedicated to expanding access to ABA.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Base Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Performance Bonus: Quarterly incentives up to $12,000 annually
Total Potential: Up to $102,000
PhD Support: University partnership discounts plus $2,000/year tuition support toward your doctorate.
Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
Retirement: 401(k) to build your future.
Case Reviews: Monthly clinical case reviews with all peers and clinical leadership.
"PD Speaker Series": Internal CEU presentations led by thought leaders - experts you may only otherwise see at national conferences.
Mentorship: New or early-career BCBAs receive personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors.
Research & Publications: Our team has contributed to 15+ publications in journals including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Collaborate and present at national conferences.
CEU Funding: In-house CEUs annually, plus funding for external conferences, live events, and our annual Clinical Conference.