Per Diem Social Skills Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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$80.00 per hour
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Job Description
Per Diem Social Skills Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Per Diem | Flexible Schedule | $80.00 per Billable Hour, Paid Non-Billable Time | Compassionate, Values-Driven ABA Practice
Autism Behavioral Center (ABC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join Team ABC as a Per Diem Social Skills BCBA. We are looking for clinicians who are passionate about facilitating group social dynamics, building peer connections, and delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services while enjoying the flexibility to build a caseload that fits their schedule and professional goals.
At ABC, we are committed to assent-based, compassionate clinical practices that prioritize dignity, independence, and family-centered care. Our BCBAs receive ongoing clinical collaboration and mentorship while maintaining the autonomy to choose the size of their caseload and availability.
About ABC
Autism Behavioral Center's mission is to improve independence and social awareness for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder while supporting and empowering their families. We provide individualized, evidence-based services including one-to-one in-home ABA therapy, center-based services, social skills groups, and community programming. Every program is thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of each client and family.
Job Summary
The Per Diem Social Skills BCBA provides clinical assessment, curriculum design, session oversight, group facilitation, and caregiver consultation for clients participating in center- and community-based social skills programs.
Required Availability: Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
Flexibility: Outside of required Friday afternoon and Saturday social skills group blocks, clinicians have the flexibility to determine their own additional caseload size and schedule while collaborating with a supportive clinical leadership team.
What We Offer
$80.00 per hour
Paid Non-Billable Time
- Targeted Schedule: Consistent Friday afternoon and Saturday group program hours with flexible options for additional caseload growth
- Choose the size of your own caseload with no minimum caseload requirement beyond
Ongoing Mentorship and Clinical Collaboration
- Online CE opportunities and professional development focused on peer interactions and group instruction
- Technology and administrative support for scheduling, authorizations, and group roster management
- No 1:1 direct therapy required
Our Clinical Values
At Autism Behavioral Center, our clinical work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for the individuals and families we serve. We are committed to delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services that prioritize dignity, autonomy, and meaningful outcomes.
Our Clinical Team Practices
- Assent-based, client-centered care that respects individual preferences and promotes trust.
- Compassionate ABA with an emphasis on skill building, emotional safety, peer pairing, and quality of life.
- Data-informed decision making balanced with clinical judgment and individual context.
- Family collaboration and education as an essential part of effective treatment and generalization of social skills.
- Ongoing mentorship and support, recognizing that strong clinicians continue to grow throughout their careers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design, implement, and oversee structured social skills groups tailored to varying age groups, developmental levels, and social profiles.
Conduct social skill assessments (e. g., PEAK, AFLS, Social Savvy, or crest-based group assessments) and intake evaluations for new group participants.
Develop individualized behavior intervention and social skill acquisition plans focused on peer interaction, conversational skills, emotional regulation, and group cooperation.
Provide direct clinical supervision, coaching, and mentorship to Behavior Technicians and ABA Coordinators running social groups.
Ensure Friday afternoon and Saturday social skills sessions run smoothly, safely, and maintain high client engagement.
- Monitor client progress through group data collection and continuous assessment.
- Complete documentation in accordance with insurance and regulatory requirements.
- Educate and collaborate with parents and caregivers using compassionate, assent-based ABA practices to support generalization at home and in community settings.
- Maintain consistent communication with families through supervision, email, and phone.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary team to support client outcomes and refine group curricula.
Qualifications and Skills
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
- Active BCBA certification.
- Current LABA or ability to obtain Massachusetts licensure.
- Required Availability: Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
- Demonstrated experience design-leading, facilitating, or overseeing social skills groups and peer-mediated interventions.
- Experience collaborating with parents and caregivers.
- Strong clinical judgment, group management, organization, and communication skills.
- Commitment to ethical, compassionate, and assent-based ABA practices.
Autism Behavioral Center provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices and to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will design, implement, and oversee structured social skills groups while providing clinical supervision to staff. They are also responsible for conducting assessments, monitoring client progress, and collaborating with families to support skill generalization.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field and possess an active BCBA certification. Experience in leading social skills groups and the ability to work on Friday afternoons and Saturdays are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Social Skills Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Autism Behavioral Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,462 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (34 salary observations; 47 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (495 salary observations; 1,106 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 23% have no call, 85% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $157k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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