Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Part Time

Butterfly Effects•Swansea, MA

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is hiring a part-time, weekends-only Board Certified Behavior Analyst to provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) services in Massachusetts. The candidate must live in Massachusetts and hold licensure there. The BCBA will join an interdisciplinary team in a BCBA-led, family-centric organization that emphasizes ethical, evidence-based care, clinical autonomy, collaboration, and support from locally or regionally based clinical leadership. The position offers an hourly rate of $60–$75 and professional development opportunities, including peer case reviews, internal CEUs, mentorship, conference funding, and opportunities to collaborate on research and present at conferences. Butterfly Effects has served more than 10,000 families since 2005 and provides ABA treatment in partnership with families affected by autism spectrum disorder. The company reports employing more than 100 BCBAs and 800 behavior technicians across 12 states. It is an equal opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The role may also assist with related special projects and other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
Active BCBA certification from the BACB.
Must live in Massachusetts and hold licensure in Massachusetts.
Passion for working with children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

No specific preferred qualifications are stated; the employer welcomes all experience levels and tailors opportunities to career stage.

Responsibilities

Oversee RBTs and behavior technicians to support consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
Conduct functional behavior assessments, develop individualized treatment goals, and create evidence-based intervention plans.
Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build families’ long-term capacity.
Collaborate 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

Competitive hourly rate of $60–$75.
Monthly clinical case reviews with peers and clinical leadership.
Internal CEU presentations through the PD Speaker Series.
Personalized mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
Funding for external conferences and live events, as well as an annual Clinical Conference.
In-house CEUs annually.
Opportunities to collaborate on research and publications and present at national conferences.
Clinical autonomy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to tools and resources.
No non-compete clauses.
Potential advancement paths to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director.