Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid

Butterfly Effects • Oakland, CA

1d • $85,000 - $107,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led ABA therapy organization focused on empowering children and families through individualized, evidence-based services. BCBAs work on an interdisciplinary team with clinical autonomy and support from locally or regionally based clinical directors. The organization emphasizes ethical, high-quality care, meaningful supervision, family involvement, and professional growth, with advancement paths that include Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director.

The BCBA oversees RBTs and BTs, conducts functional behavior assessments, develops individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans, leads monthly caregiver training, and coordinates with therapists, educators, and other professionals. Butterfly Effects offers peer case reviews, mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, internal CEU presentations, conference support, and opportunities to collaborate on research and publications. The position is described as hybrid.

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.
• Interest in research, publications, or presenting at national conferences may align with available collaboration opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
• Perform functional behavior assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans.
• Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build long-term family 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 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 and internal professional development presentations.
• Personalized mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.

What This Job Offers

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