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

Butterfly Effects•San Diego, CA
•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led ABA therapy organization focused on empowering clinicians with support, professional growth, and a family-centric approach. The organization emphasizes ethical, evidence-based services, meaningful supervision, family involvement, clinical autonomy, and collaboration. BCBAs can advance to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director roles as the organization expands. The position includes a base salary of $85,000–$95,000, quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually, and a potential total compensation of up to $107,000. A $10,000 sign-on offer is stated in the job title. The BCBA joins an interdisciplinary team serving children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder. The role leads and supervises RBTs and BTs, conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, provides caregiver training, and coordinates care with other professionals. Butterfly Effects offers clinical case reviews, CEU opportunities, mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, and support for professional development and research.

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.
  • Perform 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

  • $10,000 sign-on offer, as stated in the job title.
  • Base salary of $85,000–$95,000 and quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually; potential total 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, mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, and opportunities to collaborate and present at national conferences.
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