Assistant Center Director (BCBA) - Afterschool Center Program

Butterfly Effects•Swansea, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Butterfly Effects as an Assistant Center Director for our Afternoon School Program at our New Swansea Center. Butterfly Effects is a BCBA-led organization that provides unmatched support, professional growth, and a family-centric approach. We are dedicated to empowering our BCBAs to make a socially meaningful change in the lives of children and families. As a BCBA-led organization, BCBAs hold key leadership roles, shaping clinical practice and company direction. We are a fully accredited BHCOE organization, upholding BACB guidelines and prioritizing ethical, high-quality standards with no rigid quotas. We offer on-the-ground support with locally or regionally based clinical directors for real-time guidance and collaboration, ensuring you are never working in isolation. You will have clinical autonomy to design customized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs, with full access to tools, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We provide stable growth paths with clear advancement opportunities to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director as we expand nationwide. We do not have non-compete clauses.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
Perform functional behavior assessments, develop individualized treatment goals, and create evidence-based intervention plans.
Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build long-term family capacity.
Collaborate with therapists, educators, and other professionals for holistic client outcomes.

Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000 - $95,000
Performance Bonus: Quarterly incentives up to $12,000 annually
Total Potential: Up to $107,000
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
Case Reviews: Monthly clinical case reviews with all peers and clinical leadership.
"PD Speaker Series": Internal CEU presentations led by thought leaders.
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.