
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Center Based - 10K Sign-On
Houston, TXFull-time$85–95K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Butterfly Effects is hiring a center-based Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Houston to provide ABA services for children with autism and support their families. The BCBA will lead and supervise behavior technicians, assess clients, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team. The posting welcomes all experience levels and offers a base salary of $85,000–$95,000, with quarterly performance incentives.
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11240 Farm to Market 1960 Road West suite 209, Houston, TX 77065, USA | BCBA/Clinical | TX - Houston | Base + Bonus | 85000-107000 per year Base compensation plus quarterly performance bonus
| Full benefit package available for full-time employees
Join Butterfly Effects for Impactful ABA Careers in Autism Therapy
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST ( BCBA )
Center Based - Steeplechase (Houston), TX
$10,000 Sign-on Included with Offer
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
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BCBA Leadership: BCBAs hold key roles across management and senior leadership. Your expertise shapes clinical practice and company direction, not just individual caseloads.
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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.
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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.
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Clinical Autonomy: Design customized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs, with full access to tools, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Stable Growth Paths: Clear advancement to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director as we expand nationwide.
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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:
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Base Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
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Performance Bonus: Quarterly incentives up to $12,000 annually
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Total Potential: Up to $107,000
Additional Benefits
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PhD Support: University partnership discounts plus $2,000/year tuition support toward your doctorate.
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Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
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Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
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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.
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Case Reviews: Monthly clinical case reviews with all peers and clinical leadership.
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"PD Speaker Series": Internal CEU presentations led by thought leaders - experts you may only otherwise see at national conferences.
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Mentorship: New or early-career BCBAs receive personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors.
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Research & Publications: Our team has contributed to 15+ publications in journals including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Collaborate and present at national conferences.
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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:
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Lead & Supervise: Oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
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Assess & Plan: Perform functional behavior assessments, develop individualized treatment goals, and create evidence-based intervention plans.
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Empower Families: Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build long-term family capacity.
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Coordinate Care: Collaborate with therapists, educators, and other professionals for holistic client outcomes.
Qualifications
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Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
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Active BCBA certification from the BACB.
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Passion for working with children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary teams.
All experience levels welcome - we tailor opportunities to your career stage.
Who Are We?
Since 2005, Butterfly Effects has s erved over 1 5 ,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.
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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 593 open Behavior Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$85–95K/yr
- US median$85–95K/yr250 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is close to the US median midpoint ($90K) — in the middle half of Behavior Analyst salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 10 open Behavior Analyst jobs in Texas and 593 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Amergis75 open
- Butterfly Effects (this employer)35 open
- Northeast Family Services32 open
- Experience
- Behavior Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (217 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 395 of the 593 open Behavior Analyst jobs (67%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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