Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Center - 15k Sign On Bonus

Butterfly Effects • Swansea, MA

6d • $87,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Butterfly Effects is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for center opportunities at its Swansea Center. The BCBA will join an interdisciplinary team providing individualized, evidence-based ABA services to children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The organization describes itself as BCBA-led, emphasizes clinical autonomy, ethical practice, family involvement, peer collaboration, and access to local or regional clinical leadership support. The role includes one work-from-home day per week.

The BCBA will oversee behavior technicians, assess client needs, develop individualized treatment goals and intervention plans, provide caregiver training, and coordinate care with other professionals. Butterfly Effects offers mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs, clinical case reviews, internal CEU presentations, conference funding, and potential career advancement to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director. The posted base salary is $87,000–$98,000, with quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually and total potential compensation of up to $110,000. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is included.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
• Perform functional behavior assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment goals and evidence-based intervention plans.
• Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build long-term family 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

• $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• Quarterly performance incentives of up to $12,000 annually.
• PhD support, including 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).
• In-house CEUs and funding for external conferences, live events, and the annual Clinical Conference.
• Mentorship for new or early-career BCBAs.
• One work-from-home day per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level