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Charles River Center
Needham, Massachusetts

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (7240)

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Salary Range: $90K–$90K

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Militia Heights - Needham, MA 02492
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
  • Job Shift: Day, Classification: Salary/Exempt
  • Department: Clinical Reports to: Clinical Director More Than a Job — A Chance to Make a Difference Looking for a career with purpose?

Join a mission-driven organization where the work you do creates a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about empowering others to reach their fullest potential, we invite you to bring your talents, heart, and dedication to our team. Come be part of something meaningful. Come make a difference.

More Than a Workplace — A Team That Cares At Charles River Center, we believe in supporting the people who make our mission possible.

Along with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, our full-time employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support their health, financial future, and work-life balance, including: Health & Insurance Benefits – Access to insurance benefits to support your health and well-being.

Retirement Savings – A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future. Paid Holidays – Time off to enjoy designated holidays throughout the year. Vacation Time – Paid vacation time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

Sick Leave – Sick time to care for or your family when you need it most. Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continued education and professional development through educational opportunities relevant to the agency’s mission.

Job Description The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will work under the supervision of the Clinical Director and must adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Ethics Code.

This role involves providing behavior analytic services, including: Conducting assessments and analyses Developing plans and guidelines to support behavior, including those for supportive and protective devices, protocols, restrictions, and medical treatment plans, as needed.

Graphing and analyzing behavior data Collecting applicable data during observations to guide BSP development Providing staff training and feedback Assisting in crisis situations Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

Develop and implement data collection systems Graph, analyze, and summarize behavior data regularly Train staff on Positive Behavioral Supports, behavior plans, behavior guidelines, medical treatment plans, data collection, and other behavioral techniques Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) using direct and indirect assessment methods Conduct Functional Analyses (FA) as applicable Create Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Guidelines Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) Manage a consultative caseload of individuals receiving behavioral services Collaborate with families, guardians, and residential staff to address participant behavioral needs Assist in behavioral crisis situations as needed Maintain a valid Safety Care certification Attend Human Rights Committee and clinical review meetings Follow all agency safety standards and adhere to Charles River Center policies and procedures Perform additional duties as needed in alignment with the organization’s mission and philosophy Qualifications: Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field Current BCBA license and certification (must be maintained biannually) At least four years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism LABA certification preferred Valid driver’s license Successful completion of all state and agency-mandated training Must authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily (reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities Language Skills The successful candidate must be able to: Communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Prepare clear reports, documentation, and business correspondence. Communicate effectively with employees, families, guardians, and community partners.

Reasoning and Critical Thinking The Board Certified Behavior Analyst must demonstrate the ability to: Follow detailed written and verbal instructions. Analyze behavioral data and make sound clinical decisions. Exercise sound judgment in complex situations. Solve problems using evidence-based behavioral practices. Physical

Requirements

This position regularly requires the ability to: Stand, walk, sit, reach, use hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral assessments and functional analyses, develop behavior support plans and guidelines, and collect, graph, and analyze behavioral data. Train and supervise staff and RBTs, consult with individuals and their support networks, and assist with behavioral crises while following clinical, ethical, and agency requirements.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field, current BCBA certification and license, and at least four years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. A LABA certification is preferred; candidates also need a valid driver’s license and must complete required training and background checks.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral AssessmentFunctional Behavior AssessmentFunctional AnalysisBehavior Support Plan DevelopmentBehavior Data CollectionBehavior Data AnalysisRegistered Behavior Technician SupervisionCrisis InterventionClinical Decision-MakingFamily And Staff CollaborationReport Writing

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (106 salary observations; 197 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,926 salary observations; 5,371 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 30% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,612 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90kApplied Behavior Analysis median $88k (middle half $75k–$93k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Massachusetts vs national$90k median in Massachusetts$92k nationally (−3%)106 state / 1,926 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Massachusetts112 active2,653 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 30% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,612 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
88%
Sign-on bonus
76%
Loan repayment
50%
Relocation assistance
33%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,612 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Charles River Center

Individual and Family Services
Needham, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Needham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M≈ 13.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,702/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.