Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Butterfly Effects•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join its interdisciplinary team and provide individualized ABA therapy to children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder. The organization describes itself as BCBA-led, emphasizing ethical, evidence-based practice, clinical autonomy, family involvement, and access to local or regional clinical support. BCBAs can shape clinical practice and company direction and may pursue advancement to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, or Regional Director. The position includes supervising behavior technicians, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, training caregivers, and coordinating care with other professionals. Butterfly Effects offers professional development through peer case reviews, mentorship, internal CEU presentations, conference opportunities, and research and publication collaboration. The advertised base salary is $85,000–$95,000, with quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually and total potential compensation of up to $107,000.

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

No specific preferred qualifications are listed; the posting welcomes all experience levels and offers mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.

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; advertised total potential compensation is 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).
In-house CEUs and funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
Monthly clinical case reviews, internal CEU presentations, and mentorship opportunities.
Clinical autonomy, local or regional clinical director support, and advancement opportunities.
No non-compete clauses.