Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Butterfly Effects • Chula Vista, CA

6d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join its BCBA-led, interdisciplinary ABA therapy organization. The BCBA will oversee behavior technicians, assess client needs, create individualized evidence-based treatment plans, support families through caregiver training, and coordinate care with other professionals. The organization emphasizes clinical autonomy, ethical and high-quality services, local clinical support, and meaningful professional development. Career advancement opportunities include Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director.

Compensation includes a base salary of $85,000–$95,000 and quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually, for total potential compensation of up to $107,000. Benefits and development opportunities include PTO, paid holidays, health coverage options, a 401(k), tuition support toward a doctorate, mentorship, CEU funding, clinical case reviews, and opportunities to collaborate on research and present at conferences.

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

• 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 family capacity.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, and other professionals to support holistic client outcomes.

Benefits

• Quarterly performance incentives up to $12,000 annually.
• University partnership discounts and $2,000 per year in tuition support toward a doctorate.
• Generous paid time off.
• 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.
• Personalized mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
• Monthly clinical case reviews and internal CEU presentations.

What This Job Offers

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