Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Travel
Butterfly EffectsAbout the role
Adventure & Flexibility: Join Us as a Traveling BCBA
Travel twice a month to vibrant New Orleans or Baton Rouge while supporting families from home through telehealth.
Must live in the state of Louisiana and Must be a minimum of an hour and a half away
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 base + bonuses (up to $102,000 total)
Travel to New Orleans twice a month (all expenses paid) to provide services in schools and centers, while working from home the rest of the time delivering telehealth. Benefit from local leadership, weekly guidance from a Regional BCBA Director, and ongoing professional development. Make a meaningful difference for a community in need while enjoying true work-life balance.
At Butterfly Effects, we're a BCBA-led organization dedicated to empowering you with support, growth, and a family-focused culture. Led by Dr. Steve Woolf, PhD, BCBA-D (President) and Molly McGinnis, M.Ed., BCBA (VP of Clinical Services), we prioritize your success so you can focus on what matters: creating socially meaningful change for children and families.
Why Choose Butterfly Effects for Your BCBA Career?
At Butterfly Effects, you'll find more than a job, you'll find a mission. 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 non-profits dedicated to expanding access to ABA for all families regardless of socio-economic status. We also lead with people: our BCBAs are at the center of every decision, with unmatched support, autonomy, and opportunities to grow.
What Sets Us Apart
- BCBA Leadership at Every Level: Senior leaders and managers are BCBAs, ensuring your voice shapes our practices and direction.
- Career Growth & Stability: Nationwide expansion with clear pathways to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director.
- Ethical Standards & Accreditation: As a BHCOE-accredited organization, we uphold BACB guidelines and prioritize quality, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes over quotas.
- Supportive Clinical Culture: Monthly case reviews, access to our PD Speaker Series for CEUs, and a culture where BCBAs are heard and respected.
- Clinician Empowerment: Build treatment plans tailored to each child, backed by tools, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary + Incentives: $80,000-$90,000 base plus up to $12,000 in annual performance incentives.
- Generous Time Off: PTO and paid holidays for balance and rest.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental, and HSA options.
- Future Security: 401(k) retirement plan.
- University partnerships and tuition assistance: earn your doctoral degree.
Professional Growth & Development
- Local Leadership Support: On-the-ground directors ensure you're never working in isolation.
- Mentorship Program: Personalized guidance for early-career BCBAs.
- Research & Innovation: Opportunities to publish and present at national conferences.
- CEUs & Ongoing Learning: In-house CEUs, external conference funding, and our annual Clinical Conference.
At Butterfly Effects, you'll gain flexibility, support, and purpose-all while advancing ABA access for families who need it most.
Your Role as a BCBA at Butterfly Effects
As a vital member of our ABA team, you'll lead family-centered therapy for children with autism and guide the success of your clinical team. Your impact includes:
- Supervision & Support: Oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure consistent, high-quality services.
- Assessment & Planning: Conduct FBAs, set individualized goals, and design evidence-based treatment plans.
- Family Training: Empower caregivers with ABA strategies through regular training sessions.
- Collaboration: Partner with therapists, educators, and professionals for holistic care.
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