Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid
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Base Salary: $95K–$105K
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Job Description
- Join Butterfly Effects - Where BCBAs Lead
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Hybrid (In Home Based) - Chesapeake, VA
- Set your own schedule
Are you a passionate BCBA seeking a rewarding career where your expertise drives real, lasting change for children with autism spectrum disorder?
At Butterfly Effects, we're not just another ABA therapy provider - we're a BCBA-led organization dedicated to empowering you with unmatched support, professional growth, and a family-centric approach. Led by Dr. Steve Woolf, PhD, BCBA-D (President) and Molly McGinnis, M. Ed., BCBA (Vice President of Clinical Services), we prioritize your success so you can focus on what matters; making a socially meaningful change in the lives of children and families.
Why BCBAs Choose Butterfly Effects
BCBA Leadership: BCBAs hold key roles across management and senior leadership. Your expertise shapes clinical practice and company direction, not just individual caseloads.
Ethical, High-Quality Standards: As a fully accredited BHCOE organization, we uphold BACB guidelines and prioritize meaningful supervision, family involvement, and evidence-based ABA. No rigid quotas.
On-the-Ground Support: Each market has a locally or regionally based clinical director available for real-time guidance and collaboration. You are never working in isolation.
Clinical Autonomy: Design customized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs, with full access to tools, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Stable Growth Paths: Clear advancement to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director as we expand nationwide.
Your Freedom: No non-compete clauses.
Compensation That Reflects Your Value
- Our BCBAs earn above the national average. Here is what your total package looks like:
- Base Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
- Performance Bonus: Quarterly incentives up to $12,000 annually
- Total Potential: Up to $117,000
Additional Benefits
- PhD Support: University partnership discounts plus $2,000/year tuition support toward your doctorate.
- Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
- Retirement: 401(k) to build your future.
Professional Development & Clinical Community
We invest in your growth because better BCBAs produce better outcomes - for clients and for our organization.
Case Reviews: Monthly clinical case reviews with all peers and clinical leadership.
"PD Speaker Series": Internal CEU presentations led by thought leaders - experts you may only otherwise see at national conferences.
Mentorship: New or early-career BCBAs receive personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors.
Research & Publications: Our team has contributed to 15+ publications in journals including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Collaborate and present at national conferences.
CEU Funding: In-house CEUs annually, plus funding for external conferences, live events, and our annual Clinical Conference.
- Your Role at Butterfly Effects
- As a BCBA on our interdisciplinary team, you will:
- Lead & Supervise: Oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
- Assess & Plan: Perform functional behavior assessments, develop individualized treatment goals, and create evidence-based intervention plans.
- Empower Families: Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build long-term family capacity.
- Coordinate Care: Collaborate with therapists, educators, and other professionals for holistic client outcomes.
Qualifications
- 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.
All experience levels welcome - we tailor opportunities to your career stage.
About Butterfly Effects
Since 2005, Butterfly Effects has supported over 14,000 families through individualized ABA therapy. Our butterfly logo symbolizes love, rebirth, and metamorphosis - mirroring our commitment to helping children and families thrive.
We are co-founders of the National Coalition for Access to Autism Services (NCAAS) and the Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism Services (LCAAS) - two nonprofits dedicated to expanding access to ABA regardless of socio-economic status.
At Butterfly Effects, you will find more than a job - you will find a mission. Visit www.butterflyeffects.com to learn more and apply.
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Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will lead and supervise RBTs and BTs to ensure high-quality ABA service delivery. They are responsible for performing functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and conducting caregiver training sessions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (43 salary observations; 159 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,067 salary observations; 4,214 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 24% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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