Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid

Butterfly Effects • San Jose, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led ABA therapy organization focused on supporting children and families through individualized, evidence-based care. The organization offers clinical autonomy, interdisciplinary collaboration, local or regional clinical director support, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. BCBAs can shape clinical practice and company direction, and the organization states that it does not use non-compete clauses or rigid quotas.

In this role, the BCBA leads and supervises behavior technicians, assesses clients, develops individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans, provides monthly caregiver training, and coordinates care with other professionals. The position is part of an interdisciplinary team serving children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder.

Butterfly Effects provides peer case reviews, internal CEU presentations, mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, research and publication opportunities, and funding for external conferences and professional events. The company reports serving more than 14,000 families since 2005 and supporting organizations that work to expand access to ABA services.

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 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 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; stated 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, and 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 CEU speaker presentations, and mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time