Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Part Time
Listed compensation
$60-$75/hr
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Job Description
- Join Butterfly Effects - Where BCBAs Lead
- Fee-For-Service - Part Time (Weekends Only)
- Must live and hold licensure in Massachusetts
Are you a passionate BCBA seeking a rewarding career where your expertise drives real, lasting change for children with autism spectrum disorder?
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:
Competitive Hourly Rate: $60-75/hr.
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.
Who Are We?
Butterfly Effects has served more than 10,000 families since our inception in 2005. We have a long history of improving the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder through our family-centric applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. Our mission is to deliver ABA treatment in partnership with families affected by ASD to foster a more joyous life.
A national leader in ASD treatment, Butterfly Effects employs more than 100 board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA) and 800 behavior technicians. The 12 states we serve are locally managed by a regional director and team of BCBAs.
Our corporate office located in Deerfield Beach, Florida is home to our leadership team and administrative staff who assist with daily operations, including client services, human resources, talent acquisition, finance, revenue cycle management, quality assurance, compliance, professional development, and professional ethics.
Our butterfly logo was chosen as a symbol of love, rebirth, and metamorphosis. Together, the name and logo represent our common purpose and deep commitment to helping families create lasting change through individualized ABA therapy.
Please visit our website at butterflyeffects.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butterfly Effects, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate upon the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, service in the military, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role may assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will oversee RBTs and BTs to ensure high-quality ABA service delivery and perform functional behavior assessments. They are also responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and leading caregiver training sessions to build family capacity.
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 ~$91k (87 salary observations; 230 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,650 salary observations; 5,557 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 38% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$156k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $88k (middle half $75k–$96k)179 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $91k median in Massachusetts | $92k nationally (−1%)87 state / 1,650 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$133k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Massachusetts | 95 active | 2,477 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% remote · 38% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,245 in the last 30 days | 611 the 30 days before (+104%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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