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Job Description
Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Senior BCBA) – Home & Community
Full-Time | $90,000–$105,000 annually | New Bedford, MA
Lead advanced home- and community-based ABA services while mentoring clinicians, shaping clinical quality, and supporting families in meaningful, real-world environments.
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Why Senior BCBAs Choose CAS
- Senior-level clinical influence while remaining hands-on
- Home-based practice with real leadership support—not isolation
- Lower monthly billable expectations that prioritize quality and mentorship
- Opportunities to mentor, guide, and elevate other clinicians
- Freedom to grow your career without restrictive non-compete clauses
Keep reading to see how this role is intentionally designed for experienced clinicians ready to lead.
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Our Approach at CAS
At Community Autism Services (CAS), we believe senior clinicians are the backbone of high-quality, ethical ABA care. In home and community settings—where clinical judgment and relationship-building matter most—our Senior BCBAs serve as mentors, decision-makers, and culture carriers.
Our approach is grounded in assent-based, child-centered care and supported by strong regional leadership, advanced training, and systems that allow senior clinicians to focus on impact rather than logistics.
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The CAS Experience
What working as a Senior BCBA in home & community services looks like
Total Compensation
We recognize the scope and responsibility of senior clinical leadership.
- Salary range: $90,000–$105,000 annually (based on experience and market)
- Lower monthly billable expectations aligned to senior-level responsibilities
- Performance-based bonuses and leadership incentives
- Company recognition awards, including:
- Monetary awards
- Thoughtful gifts and swag
- Employer-paid professional courses and advanced CEUs
- Continuing education support, including paid CEUs and leadership development
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance to support long-term career sustainability
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Retirement plan and additional voluntary benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- No non-compete clauses
Work–Life Balance You Can Count On
This senior role is built for sustainability.
- Full-time, home and community-based caseload
- Schedule autonomy with leadership accountability
- Protected administrative, mentorship, and consultation time
- Local travel only within your assigned service area
Advanced Clinical Support & Leadership
You'll practice at the top of your license with meaningful backing.
- Dedicated Regional Clinical Managers without caseloads, available for consultation and coaching
- Assent-based, child-centered treatment philosophy
- Quarterly Clinical Grand Rounds focused on advanced case conceptualization and complex presentations
- PFA/SBT and PRT training opportunities, supported by consultation and certification pathways
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary partners and internal subject-matter experts
- Systems and tools that reduce administrative burden
- Shared clinical resource library with templates, tools, and evidence-based materials to support consistent, high-quality care
Your Growth Path at CAS
This role is a cornerstone of our home-based leadership pipeline.
- Mentorship and development of BCBAs, ACSs, and Behavior Technicians
- Influence over clinical standards and best practices in home-based services
- Opportunities to lead trainings, case reviews, and internal initiatives
- Pathways into:
- Hybrid Senior BCBA roles
- Center Clinical Manager positions
- Regional or Senior Clinical Leadership roles
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Role Overview
As a Senior Home & Community-Based BCBA, you'll serve as an advanced clinical leader responsible for complex cases, mentorship, and clinical quality across home-based services. You will support families directly while also guiding clinicians and technicians through high-level supervision and consultation.
This role is ideal for experienced BCBAs who value autonomy, mentorship, and meaningful family-centered work—while remaining supported by strong leadership and infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Lead complex Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Provide advanced clinical oversight for home and community-based programs
- Supervise, mentor, and support BCBAs, ACSs, RBTs, and Behavior Technicians
- Coach clinicians on data analysis, treatment fidelity, and ethical decision-making
- Partner with families to support caregiver training and skill generalization
- Guide teams through proactive behavior support and crisis prevention strategies
- Monitor outcomes and adjust programming to ensure meaningful progress
- Collaborate with schools, community providers, and interdisciplinary partners as needed
- Participate in case reviews, clinical meetings, and training initiatives
- In some regions, support supervision and mentorship for clinicians accruing BCBA hours
How Success Is Measured
Success in this role is defined by:
- High-quality, ethical, and consistent clinical care
- Strong mentorship and development of clinical staff
- Positive family relationships and satisfaction
- Data-driven decision-making and sustainable outcomes
- Professional leadership, reliability, and follow-through
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Qualifications
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
- Current BCBA certification in good standing
- Active state licensure (where applicable)
- Minimum of 4 years of ABA experience, with demonstrated supervisory and leadership responsibilities
- Extensive experience delivering home-based ABA services
- Strong clinical judgment, coaching, and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally
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Why CAS Is Different
We intentionally design senior home-based roles that:
- Elevate experienced clinicians without forcing administrative overload
- Balance autonomy with meaningful leadership support
- Invest in mentorship, training, and ethical practice
- Support long-term, sustainable clinical careers
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Not Ready to Make the Jump—but Know Someone Who Is?
We offer $1,000 external referral bonuses for BCBA referrals and $250 for BT referrals.
If your referral is hired and employed with us for 90 days, you get paid.
If your referral is hired and employed with us for 90 days, you get paid.
CAS Referral Program
Sometimes the right opportunity helps someone else take the leap.
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About CAS
Community Autism Services is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families while creating meaningful, sustainable careers for our team members. We believe exceptional outcomes start with well-supported clinicians—through strong leadership, thoughtful systems, and a culture rooted in collaboration and growth.
As part of a nationwide organization, CAS combines the stability of scale with the heart of a community-based provider. Whether you work in homes, centers, schools, or hybrid roles, you'll find opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.
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Salary : $90,000 - $105,000