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Autism Behavioral Center
Berlin, Massachusetts · Hybrid

Per Diem Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – (Customizable Caseload, W2 Employee)

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$70/hr billable; $30/hr non-billable

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Job Description

Per Diem Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Per Diem | Hybrid/Remote | Flexible Schedule | $70.00 per Billable Hour, Paid Non-Billable Time | Compassionate, Values Driven ABA Practice | Central MA and Metro West Area | No Direct Services Required

About ABC

ABC is a privately owned small business. 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.

Autism Behavioral Center is seeking dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analysts to join Team ABC on a per diem basis. We are looking for clinicians who are passionate about providing high quality, ethical ABA services while enjoying the flexibility to build a caseload that fits their schedule and professional goals.

What We Offer

  • $70.00 per Billable hour
  • $30 per Non-Billable hour
  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability
  • Choose the size of your own caseload
  • No minimum caseload requirement
  • Ongoing mentorship and clinical collaboration
  • Online CE opportunities and professional development
  • Technology package
  • Collaborative, highly organized clinical team
  • Administrative support for scheduling and authorizations
  • No 1:1 direct therapy required
  • Complete Autonomy: Pick up as few as 2–4 hours/week or build up to a larger caseload-no minimum hourly quota

Fully integrated electronic health record system (Central Reach) for frictionless data collection, graphing, and treatment planning.

Supportive Clinical Culture: Weekly drop-in peer consultation hours and direct mentorship from experienced leadership

Seamless clinical operations backed by a dedicated in-house billing team that resolves insurance hurdles before they touch your schedule.

  • Paid Sick Time
  • W2 Employee

Job Summary

The Per Diem BCBA provides clinical assessment, treatment planning, supervision, and consultation for one to five clients receiving ABA services in home and center based settings. This position offers the flexibility to determine your own caseload size and schedule while collaborating with a supportive clinical leadership team.

Whether you are looking to supplement an existing position or gradually build a larger caseload, we will work with you to create a schedule that meets your needs.

Growth potential to transition into a full-time, salaried role complete with health benefits, paid leave, and professional development stipends

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, 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
  • Ongoing mentorship and support, recognizing that strong clinicians continue to grow throughout their careers

We believe that BCBAs do their best work when they feel supported, heard, and aligned with their organization's values. At ABC, you will find a team that values thoughtful clinical practice, open communication, and continuous learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct intake assessments for newly referred clients as assigned
  • Develop, implement, and revise individualized behavior intervention and skill acquisition plans
  • Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Behavior Technicians and ABA Coordinators
  • Monitor client progress through data analysis and ongoing assessment
  • Complete documentation in accordance with insurance and regulatory requirements
  • Educate and collaborate with parents and caregivers using compassionate, assent based ABA practices
  • Maintain consistent communication with families through supervision, email, and phone
  • Review clinical documentation and provide feedback to ensure quality and compliance
  • Collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary team to support client outcomes

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
  • Experience providing ABA services across home, clinic, or community settings
  • Experience collaborating with parents and caregivers
  • Strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills
  • Commitment to ethical, compassionate, and assent based ABA practices

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.

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.

This policy applies to all aspects including but not limited to the employment relationship, recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and benefits.

All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

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Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct intake assessments, develop individualized behavior intervention plans, and provide clinical supervision to staff. They are also responsible for monitoring client progress through data analysis and maintaining consistent communication with families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field and possess an active BCBA certification. A current Massachusetts LABA license or the ability to obtain one is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Parent educationCaregiver collaborationRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – (Customizable Caseload, W2 Employee) at Autism Behavioral Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,572 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Autism Behavioral Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 3 active listings.

In Massachusetts, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (66 salary observations; 172 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,321 salary observations; 5,132 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, 70% are remote, 25% have no call, 85% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% 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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  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Autism Behavioral Center

Individual and Family Services
Berlin, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Choose your own caseload
No minimum caseload requirement
Ongoing mentorship and clinical collaboration
Online CE opportunities
Technology package
Administrative support
No 1:1 direct therapy required