Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Center
Listed compensation
$85k–$95kbase · + up to $12k bonus
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Join Butterfly Effects - Where BCBAs Lead
Hiring at our new Feeding Hills Center
Multiple Opportunities Available
At Butterfly Effects, we're not just another ABA therapy provider - we're a BCBA-led organization dedicated to empowering you with unmatched support, professional growth, and a family-centric approach. Led by Dr. Steve Woolf, PhD, BCBA-D (President) and Molly McGinnis, M. Ed., BCBA (Vice President of Clinical Services), we prioritize your success so you can focus on what matters; making a socially meaningful change in the lives of children and families.
Why BCBAs Choose Butterfly Effects
BCBA Leadership: BCBAs hold key roles across management and senior leadership. Your expertise shapes clinical practice and company direction, not just individual caseloads.
Ethical, High-Quality Standards: As a fully accredited BHCOE organization, we uphold BACB guidelines and prioritize meaningful supervision, family involvement, and evidence-based ABA. No rigid quotas.
On-the-Ground Support: Each market has a locally or regionally based clinical director available for real-time guidance and collaboration. You are never working in isolation.
Clinical Autonomy: Design customized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs, with full access to tools, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Stable Growth Paths: Clear advancement to Assistant Regional Director, Center Director, and Regional Director as we expand nationwide.
Your Freedom: No non-compete clauses.
Compensation That Reflects Your Value
- Our BCBAs earn above the national average. Here is what your total package looks like:
- Base Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
- Performance Bonus: Quarterly incentives up to $12,000 annually
- Total Potential: Up to $107,000
Additional Benefits
- PhD Support: University partnership discounts plus $2,000/year tuition support toward your doctorate.
- Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental coverage, and HSA options.
- Retirement: 401(k) to build your future.
Professional Development & Clinical Community
We invest in your growth because better BCBAs produce better outcomes - for clients and for our organization.
Case Reviews: Monthly clinical case reviews with all peers and clinical leadership.
"PD Speaker Series": Internal CEU presentations led by thought leaders - experts you may only otherwise see at national conferences.
Mentorship: New or early-career BCBAs receive personalized guidance from experienced BCBA mentors.
Research & Publications: Our team has contributed to 15+ publications in journals including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Collaborate and present at national conferences.
CEU Funding: In-house CEUs annually, plus funding for external conferences, live events, and our annual Clinical Conference.
Your Role at Butterfly Effects
As a BCBA on our interdisciplinary team, you will:
- Lead & Supervise: Oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure consistent, high-quality ABA service delivery.
- Assess & Plan: Perform functional behavior assessments, develop individualized treatment goals, and create evidence-based intervention plans.
- Empower Families: Lead monthly caregiver training sessions to build long-term family capacity.
- Coordinate Care: Collaborate with therapists, educators, and other professionals for holistic client outcomes.
Qualifications
- 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.
- All experience levels welcome - we tailor opportunities to your career stage.
About Butterfly Effects
Since 2005, Butterfly Effects has supported over 14,000 families through individualized ABA therapy. Our butterfly logo symbolizes love, rebirth, and metamorphosis - mirroring our commitment to helping children and families thrive.
We are co-founders of the National Coalition for Access to Autism Services (NCAAS) and the Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism Services (LCAAS) - two nonprofits dedicated to expanding access to ABA regardless of socio-economic status.
At Butterfly Effects, you will find more than a job - you will find a mission. Visit butterflyeffects.com to learn more and apply.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will lead and supervise RBTs and BTs to ensure high-quality ABA service delivery while performing functional behavior assessments. They are also responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and conducting monthly caregiver training sessions to support families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (90 salary observations; 274 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,732 salary observations; 6,489 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 43 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 49% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts vs national | $89k median in Massachusetts | $93k nationally (−4%)90 state / 1,732 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$85k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Massachusetts | 82 active | 2,567 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% remote · 49% no call · 84% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 48% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,259 in the last 30 days | 585 the 30 days before (+115%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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