Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid - 10k Sign On Bonus

Butterfly Effects • Chesapeake, VA

9d • $95,000 - $117,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a hybrid, in-home-based role in Chesapeake, Virginia. The BCBA will join an interdisciplinary team serving children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The position offers schedule-setting flexibility, clinical autonomy to design individualized treatment plans, and local or regional clinical director support. Butterfly Effects describes itself as a BCBA-led, fully accredited BHCOE organization that emphasizes ethical, evidence-based ABA, family involvement, meaningful supervision, and freedom from non-compete clauses. The organization offers advancement paths to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director.

The compensation package includes a base salary of $95,000–$105,000, quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually, and stated total potential compensation of up to $117,000. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is included. Benefits include generous paid time off, paid holidays, health coverage, 401(k), and doctoral tuition support. Professional development opportunities include monthly case reviews, internal CEU presentations, mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, research and publication collaboration, and funding for external conferences and the annual Clinical Conference.

Butterfly Effects has supported more than 14,000 families since 2005 and is a co-founder of the National Coalition for Access to Autism Services and the Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism Services. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The role may also assist with related special projects and other duties assigned by management.

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 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.
• Assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Base salary of $95,000–$105,000 and quarterly performance incentives up to $12,000 annually.
• Up to $2,000 per year in tuition support toward a doctorate, plus university partnership discounts.
• 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, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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