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Houston, Texas

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

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

  • Field (In-Home Services) - Houston, TX
  • $10,000 Sign On
  • Join Butterfly Effects for Impactful ABA Careers in Autism Therapy

We are looking for passionate a BCBA to help us fulfill our mission to make a socially meaningful change in the lives of children and families. We want you to enjoy coming to work, so we dedicate and commit ourselves to making our teams feel valued, respected, and heard.

This isn't just another place to work; it's a welcoming environment with a leadership team that champions every individual to achieve their potential.

What Would You Be Doing?

You will be integral to ensuring the highest possible treatment outcomes for families affected by ASD. As a member of the Butterfly Effects Interdisciplinary Team, the BCBA designs and manages individualized behavior programming including:

  • Supervising direct 1:1 treatment service, developing individualized goals/objectives
  • Conducting behavior assessments
  • Individualizing client treatment plans
  • Managing RBTs/ BTs
  • Conducting monthly caregiver training

Why Work at Butterfly Effects?

Customized compensation packages based on the needs of the applicant

Benefit Packages, Including

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance programs
  • PTO and Holidays
  • 401K
  • CEUs and professional development opportunities
  • ABA Conference Assistance for full-time BCBAs (company pays registration, travel, and shared hotel)
  • Mentorship with an experienced BCBA for newly certified BCBAs to help you develop your skill set

Company Issued Laptop

  • Participation in work groups, research projects, and activities to expand the company culture and spread community awareness
  • Supportive work setting designed to develop staff in a positive employee culture
  • Flexible schedule for Field BCBAs
  • What do you bring to the role?
  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
  • BCBA Certification - Must hold a current certification by the BACB.
  • BCBAs that require additional experience will be enrolled in our BCBA mentorship program.

Who Are We?

Since 2005, Butterfly Effects has served over 15,000 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 butterflyeffects.com to learn more and apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Butterfly Effects, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate upon the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, service in the military, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role may assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA designs and manages individualized behavior programming and supervises direct 1:1 treatment services for families affected by ASD. They are also responsible for conducting behavior assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing monthly caregiver training.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field. A current BCBA certification by the BACB is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior assessmentTreatment planningSupervisionRBT supervisionBT supervisionData collectionClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 10K Sign On at Butterfly Effects a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,515 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Texas, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (185 salary observations; 807 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,699 salary observations; 7,265 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,515 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $89k–$95k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$94k median in Texas$93k nationally (+2%)185 state / 1,699 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Texas251 active2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 71% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 49% offer loan repayment275 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,262 in the last 30 days577 the 30 days before (+119%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,515 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 27 employers
CME allowance
90% this job
401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
37%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,515 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Butterfly Effects

Individual and Family Services
Deerfield Beach, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance
PTO and Holidays
401K
CEUs and professional development
ABA Conference Assistance
Mentorship for newly certified BCBAs
Company issued laptop

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.