Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Center Based - 10K Sign-On

Butterfly Effects•Houston, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for its center-based Steeplechase location in Houston, Texas. The BCBA will join an interdisciplinary team providing individualized, evidence-based ABA services to children with autism spectrum disorder and supporting their families. The organization describes itself as BCBA-led, emphasizes ethical practice, clinical autonomy, family involvement, and access to local or regional clinical leadership support. The position includes supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Behavior Technicians (BTs), conducting functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment goals and intervention plans, leading monthly caregiver training, and coordinating care with therapists, educators, and other professionals. The posting welcomes candidates at all experience levels and says opportunities are tailored to career stage. Butterfly Effects offers a base salary of $85,000–$95,000, quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Professional development includes peer case reviews, internal CEU presentations, mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, and funding for external conferences and events. The company reports serving families since 2005 and supporting access to ABA through its involvement in nonprofit coalitions.

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

The posting welcomes all experience levels and offers personalized mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
Interest in research, publications, or presenting at national conferences may align with the organization’s professional development opportunities.

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.
Coordinate with therapists, educators, and other professionals to support holistic client outcomes.
May assist with related special projects and perform other related duties assigned by management.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus.
Base salary of $85,000–$95,000 and quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually.
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 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, internal PD Speaker Series presentations, and mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
Clinical autonomy, local or regional clinical director support, and advancement paths to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director.
No non-compete clauses.