Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Lead BCBA - Afterschool Clinical Program - Cary Center | Leadership Opportunity

Are you a BCBA ready to grow into a leadership role?

At Butterfly Effects, we are looking for a Lead BCBA to support and expand our afterschool clinical programming at our Cary Center. This position is designed for a BCBA who is interested in taking the next step in their career by combining clinical leadership with a manageable caseload.

Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led organization, guided by clinicians who understand the realities of delivering high-quality ABA services. Under the leadership of Dr. Steve Woolf, PhD, BCBA-D, President, and Molly McGinnis, M.Ed., BCBA, Vice President of Clinical Services, we have built a culture where clinical integrity, professional growth, and support for BCBAs are central to every decision.

In this role, you will maintain a smaller clinical caseload while partnering with the Center Director to support afternoon center operations, mentor clinical staff, and help guide the afterschool program that serves children and families in our community.

Total Compensation: Base salary $100,000 - $105,000 + quarterly performance incentives (up to $18,000 annually).

What Would You Be Doing?

As the Lead BCBA - Afterschool Clinical Program, you will:

• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload receiving center-based ABA services
• Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to ensure consistent, high-quality therapy implementation
• Support the Center Director with afternoon clinical operations and program coordination
• Provide informal training and clinical guidance to afterschool program staff
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based ABA practices
• Lead family training sessions to support long-term success and generalization of skills
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care for clients

This role is based in our Cary Center from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM, aligning with our afterschool therapy program.

Why Work at Butterfly Effects?

At Butterfly Effects, our clinicians are at the center of every decision we make. We believe that strong clinical leadership and collaboration help BCBAs deliver the best outcomes for children and families.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• CEU opportunities and professional development support
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced clinical leadership

This role is designed as a leadership development opportunity, with potential pathways to Center Director or Regional Clinical Leadership roles.

What Do You Bring to the Role?

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychology, or a related field
• Active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Passion for working with children with autism and their families
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Interest in developing leadership experience within a center-based program

Who Are We?

Since 2005, Butterfly Effects has transformed the lives of over 14,000 families through individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Our butterfly logo symbolizes love, rebirth, and metamorphosis - mirroring our commitment to helping children and families thrive.

If you are ready to bring your passion, expertise, and compassion to a stable team that values you as much as the families we serve, we would love to meet you.

Find out more about us at www.butterflyeffects.com and join us on our mission to foster joyous lives through compassionate ABA care.