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Butterfly Effects
Sugar Land, Texas

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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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?

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. 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 supervisionClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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 2,588 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 28% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,588 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Sugar Land

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k
Typical market rent
$2,032/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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 programs
PTO and Holidays
401K
CEUs and professional development opportunities
ABA Conference Assistance for full-time BCBAs
Mentorship with an experienced BCBA
Company issued laptop