Behavior Specialist (BCBA)

May Institute•Raynham, MA

About The Position

May Institute is hiring a full-time Behavior Specialist (BCBA) for its Adult Services program in Raynham, Massachusetts. The role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment plans for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. The Behavior Specialist conducts functional behavior and skill assessments and uses data to guide clients’ progress. The position includes training and coaching staff, teachers, and families so that treatment strategies can be carried across relevant settings. The clinician works in a collaborative community of behavior analysts and receives mentorship, consultation, and support from doctoral-level clinicians and experienced BCBA colleagues. May Institute offers manageable caseload expectations, in-house continuing education, and access to research resources through the National Autism Center and the organization’s Institutional Review Board, including opportunities to publish and present work. May Institute describes the role as offering flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, career-development and promotional opportunities, and a competitive salary that can grow with skills, experience, and responsibilities. Compensation is $63,000–$73,000 annually without BCBA certification and $77,000–$87,000 annually with certification. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB, or actively in the process of obtaining certification.
State licensure as required, such as LABA in Massachusetts, or willingness to obtain it.
Experience conducting assessments and designing ABA programs.
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and clinical assessment skills.
A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or staff training experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct functional behavior and skill assessments.
Design, implement, and oversee individualized ABA treatment plans for adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
Use data-driven decision-making to guide client progress.
Train and coach staff, teachers, and families to support the use of strategies across settings.
Collaborate with behavior analysts, educators, therapists, and clinical leadership.
Participate in research activities, with opportunities to publish and present work.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus.
Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays and a floating birthday holiday.
Flexible scheduling.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
In-house CEUs and fully paid training.
Up to full tuition coverage.
Student loan repayment assistance.
Confidential counseling and financial planning through the Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Mentorship and ongoing consultation from doctoral-level clinicians and experienced BCBA colleagues.
Access to research resources and opportunities to publish and present work.
Leadership development and promotional pathways.