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Braintree, Massachusetts

Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA

BCBA Above average in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95K - $115K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA
  • ABA Centers of America
  • Braintree, MA
  • Starting rate of $95,000 - $115,000 per year

Relocation Package Up to $15K

Why We’re the Best Place to Be a BCBA!

Dedication to Better Outcomes – Smaller caseloads combined with our established clinical infrastructure mean you can focus on delivering high-quality care and lasting impact for children and families

AI-Driven Efficiency – Streamline your workflow, reduce administrative tasks, and automate reporting, giving you more time to focus on your clients

Unlimited Career Growth – Enjoy long-term opportunities to advance your career without the pressure of private equity investors

Mentorship & Leadership Access – Collaborate with experienced BCBAs and leaders dedicated to your success and professional development

Special Interest Groups – Connect with peers to deepen your expertise in areas like assessment, severe behavior, and school collaboration

On-Demand Clinical Support – Access continuous training and resources through our ABA Academy of Excellence to stay at the top of your game

Investment in Talent – We hire top talent and invest in developing our RBT teams, ensuring the best care for our clients and stability for our BCBAs

Commitment to Improving Autism Care – We’re serious about innovation and change, as evidenced by having our own diagnostic teams and sponsorship of the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University

Industry Recognition – Proudly named in Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” for Health Services, making a lasting impact on our field and society

Who We Are

We are a leading and rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, committed to delivering life-changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

Our mission is to deliver life-changing outcomes for people with Autism, and their families, through rapid access to care - including diagnosis and individualized applied behavior analysis therapy. We achieve this mission by expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results.

We are guided by core values that define how we work every day, People First, The Joy Effect, Data-Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, ensuring we prioritize those we serve, create meaningful connections, continuously improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Design, implement, and monitor skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs
  • Oversee the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by RBTs and caregivers
  • Conduct assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention (e. g., preference assessment, functional assessment, staff performance assessment, etc.)
  • Be willing and able to supervise others seeking BCBA certification weekly
  • Other typical BCBA activities
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Master’s degree
  • Active BCBA certification, required
  • Initiate the state licensure process prior to the start date (if required)
  • Valid driver's license, reliable form of transportation, and proof of auto insurance
  • Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record

Benefits

  • 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica)
  • Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
  • 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks
  • EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Performance bonuses
  • Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs

Growth Path

As a BCBA with our organization, you will have the opportunity to grow into multiple specialized career paths across the company.

We are committed to supporting long-term professional development in areas such as Clinical Leadership, Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), Utilization Review (UR), Assessments, Training & Development, and Research.

Whether your passion is direct clinical impact, leadership, process improvement, or innovation, we provide opportunities to expand your skills and build a meaningful career beyond traditional BCBA roles.

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and monitor skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs for clients. Oversee the implementation of these programs by RBTs and caregivers while conducting necessary behavioral assessments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and an active BCBA certification. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background and drug screenings are also required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentStaff supervisionSkill-acquisition programmingBehavior-reduction programmingData-driven decision making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA at ICBD a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,348 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 20% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k 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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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
83%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
30% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Higher than about 7 in 10 of 2,348 Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Braintree

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$729k≈ 7.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,972/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ICBD

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashua, New Hampshire
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

21 paid days off
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Medical, dental, vision
Long-term disability
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) with up to 6% match