Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$85k–$112k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)
Field-Based - Sugar Land, TX 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? Butterfly Effects is an autism-specific ABA-based provider group with home and center-based services in the New Orleans area and across the country. The treatment model is grounded in the implementation science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Family-Centered Planning, Routines-Based Intervention, and family participation. BE's treatment philosophy is guided by the belief that services should be provided as early in a child's development as possible, be individualized for each child/family, and support the unique culture of each family. The BE treatment team is led by a BCBA who will engage the family in their child's treatment, coordinate care with other treatment professionals, work with community resources, supervise the behavior technician (BT) implementing the treatment plan, and develop a positive collaborative relationship with any other professionals working with the child and family. Butterfly Effects has served more than 10,000 families since our inception in 2005. We have a long history of improving the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder through our family-centric applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. Our mission is to deliver ABA treatment in partnership with families affected by autism to foster a more joyous life. Our butterfly logo was chosen as a symbol of love, rebirth, and metamorphosis. Together, the name and logo represent our common purpose and deep commitment to helping families create lasting change through individualized ABA therapy. For more information, please visit www. butterflyeffects. com. #INDBCBA2
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will design and manage individualized behavior programming, including conducting assessments and developing treatment plans. They are also responsible for supervising direct 1:1 treatment services 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 from the BACB is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Butterfly Effects a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,004 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Butterfly Effects ranks #4 of 11 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Texas, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (470 salary observations; 541 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,176 salary observations; 4,203 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, 64% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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