Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Butterfly Effects•Oceanside, CA

4d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led ABA therapy organization seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to provide individualized, evidence-based services to children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder. The BCBA joins an interdisciplinary team and receives clinical support, autonomy in treatment planning, opportunities for professional development, and potential advancement as the organization grows. All experience levels are welcome, with opportunities tailored to the candidate’s career stage. The role includes supervising RBTs and BTs, conducting functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment goals and intervention plans, providing monthly caregiver training, and coordinating with therapists, educators, and other professionals. Butterfly Effects describes itself as a BHCOE-accredited organization that follows BACB guidelines and emphasizes family involvement, ethical practice, and meaningful supervision.

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

Experience level is flexible; the organization welcomes all experience levels and tailors opportunities to career stage.
Early-career BCBAs can receive personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors.

Responsibilities

Oversee RBTs and BTs to support consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
Conduct functional behavior assessments.
Develop individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans.
Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build families’ long-term 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, and supplemental insurance, plus HSA options.
401(k).
Monthly clinical case reviews with peers and clinical leadership.
Internal CEU presentations through the PD Speaker Series and in-house CEUs annually.
Funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
No non-compete clauses.
On-the-ground guidance from a locally or regionally based clinical director.
Potential advancement to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director.