Senior Clinical Learning & Development Specialist (BCBA)

About the position

At Butterfly Effects, we are proud to improve the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder through a family-centric applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. Our mission is to deliver ABA treatment in partnership with families to foster a more joyous life. We are seeking a BCBA to join our team as a Senior Clinical Learning & Development Specialist. This newly created role reports directly to the Director of Professional Development and plays a pivotal role in improving the preparedness of BCBAs and RBTs, enhancing center operations, and advancing the quality of training initiatives across the company. This is a full-time, in-office position at our Deerfield Beach, FL corporate headquarters with occasional travel to regional centers for training and observational visits.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing training initiatives to improve BCBA and RBT readiness across markets
• Supporting the evolution of our Student Analyst program and unrestricted hours curriculum
• Visiting centers to evaluate operational functioning and identify training opportunities for improvement
• Delivering on-site de-escalation training to field and center-based teams
• Supporting cross-departmental professional development with a focus on time management, operational efficiency, and consistency in practices
• Creating competency and exam preparation content to strengthen technician readiness for the RBT credential
• Providing ongoing training and mentorship to clinical staff to ensure quality service implementation and clinical growth
• Analyzing company metrics and performance data to identify opportunities for system improvements aligned with training objectives
• Contributing to the design of scalable and impactful training content aligned with clinical best practices and company goals

Requirements

• BCBA certification in good standing (required)
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field (required)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in clinical ABA service delivery, training, or supervision
• Strong training facilitation skills and ability to engage diverse learning audiences
• Experience with curriculum development and mentorship models
• Willingness to travel periodically to regional centers
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaborative problem-solving skills

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of platforms such as Central Reach, BambooHR, and Litmos (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
• Meaningful work that directly improves the lives of children and families
• Ongoing professional development and the opportunity to influence the next generation of clinicians
• Supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and quality
• Impact across departments, enhancing both clinical and operational excellence