Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$38-$48/hr
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Job Description
Who We Are Looking For
Are you the part-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with youth that we serve!
The Merrimack Center is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. The Merrimack Center provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.
Schedule: 20 hours per week. You will have flexibility in hours ranging from days into evening.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $38.00 to $48.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
We are looking for a part-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to deliver comprehensive support across various skills, including communication, social interaction, education, and daily living. This will primarily involve creating programs tailored to the unique needs of each client.
In This Role, You Will
- Conduct initial Functional Behavioral Assessment’s.
- Develop treatment plans and behavior support strategies.
- Provide training, support, and guidance to program staff and families to ensure effective implementation of the plans.
Why JRI?
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years or older.
- Master’s Degree.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Afternoon into early evening availability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organization skills.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop tailored treatment plans for adolescents in a residential setting. They will also provide training and guidance to staff and families to ensure effective implementation of behavioral strategies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 (1,891 salary observations; 5,245 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 30% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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