Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid

Chesapeake, VA, USA | BCBA/Clinical | VA - Virginia Beach / Chesapeake | Base + Bonus | 95000-117000 per year Base compensation plus quarterly performance bonus for full-time employees | Full Time & Part Time

| Full benefit package available for full-time employees

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 to learn more and apply.