Assistant Center Director (BCBA) - 15K Sign On Bonus

Butterfly Effects•Swansea, MA

15h

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is hiring an Assistant Center Director (BCBA) for its new Swansea center. The organization is a BCBA-led ABA therapy provider focused on individualized, evidence-based services and support for children and families. The role leads and supervises behavior technicians, conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, supports caregivers, and coordinates care with interdisciplinary professionals. The organization offers clinical autonomy, access to local or regional clinical leadership, professional development, and potential advancement to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is advertised. The compensation package includes a base salary of $90,000–$95,000 and quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually, for total potential compensation of up to $107,000. Additional benefits include tuition support toward a doctorate, paid time off, paid holidays, health coverage, and a 401(k).

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.

Nice To Haves

All experience levels are welcome; opportunities are tailored to career stage.
New or early-career BCBAs can receive personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors.
Interest in research, publications, collaboration, and presenting at national conferences.

Responsibilities

Oversee RBTs and BTs to support consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
Conduct functional behavior assessments.
Develop individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans.
Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build family capacity.
Coordinate with therapists, educators, and other professionals to support holistic client outcomes.
Assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus.
Base salary of $90,000–$95,000.
Quarterly performance incentives up to $12,000 annually; total potential compensation up to $107,000.
University partnership discounts and $2,000 per year in tuition support toward a doctorate.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
401(k).
Monthly clinical case reviews with peers and clinical leadership.
Internal CEU presentations and in-house CEUs annually.
Funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
No non-compete clauses.