Behavioral Therapist (BT) OR BCBA - Early Childhood

The Edinburg Center; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Edinburg Center in Bedford, MA is hiring a Behavioral Therapist or BCBA for the Early Childhood Better Together program. You will work with children ages 3 to 5, providing assessments, caregiver coaching, and evidence-based behavioral interventions in home, preschool, and community settings.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in ABA or related field; BCBA requires a master’s in ABA and licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, Special Education, Human Services, Child Development, or related field.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions with young children and families preferred.
• Master’s in ABA or related field required for BCBA; MA LABA preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral assessment and caregiver coaching for children ages 3 to 5.
• Conduct observations, caregiver interviews, and functional assessments.
• Develop Positive Behavior Support Plans and skill-building programs.
• Deliver naturalistic, play-based, and relationship-centered interventions in home, preschool, and community settings.
• Coach caregivers and preschool staff using modeling, feedback, and role play.
• Train community partners on behavioral strategies and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with the Mental Health Clinician, OT, Family Partner, and Program Director to coordinate care.
• Support transitions from Early Intervention to preschool and school-based services.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Behavioral assessment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in ABA or related field

Master’s in ABA for BCBA

Job description

Position:Behavioral Therapist (BT) OR BCBA - Early Childhood

Location: Bedford, MA

Job Id:2063

# of Openings:1

BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST / BCBA

Early Childhood Better Together (ECBT)

Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health Services

Behavior Therapist: $68,000

BCBA: $83,000

Who You Are:

Behavioral Therapist:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, Human Services, Child Development, or a related field required
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions with young children and families preferred

BCBA:

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field required
• Massachusetts Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) preferred or eligibility for licensure

For Both:

• Knowledge of early childhood development, trauma informed care, positive behavior supports, and natural environment teaching preferred
• Experience with Functional Behavior Assessments, Positive Behavior Support Plans, or developmentally appropriate behavioral assessments preferred
• Passion for working with young children and families in home and community settings
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable transportation required

What You Will Do:

As a Behavioral Therapist or BCBA with Early Childhood Better Together, you will provide behavioral assessment, caregiver coaching, consultation, and evidence-based behavioral interventions for children ages 3 to 5.

You will:

• Conduct behavioral observations, caregiver interviews, Functional Behavior Assessments, and other developmentally appropriate assessments
• Develop individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans and skill-building programs
• Help children strengthen communication, emotional regulation, adaptive behavior, social engagement, play skills, transitions, and participation in everyday routines
• Provide naturalistic, play-based, and relationship-centered behavioral interventions in home, preschool, childcare, and community settings
• Coach caregivers using modeling, feedback, role play, and collaborative problem solving
• Train caregivers, preschool teachers, childcare providers, and other community partners on behavioral strategies
• Monitor progress through observation, data, and caregiver feedback and adjust interventions as needed
• Collaborate with the Mental Health Clinician, Occupational Therapist, Family Partner, and Program Director to provide coordinated care
• Support children and families transitioning from Early Intervention into preschool and school based services
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case reviews, supervision, and team meetings

About Early Childhood Better Together:

Early Childhood Better Together (ECBT) is an innovative, diagnosis agnostic behavioral health program designed to support children ages 3 to 5 with emerging behavioral, emotional, developmental, communication, or sensory needs.

ECBT bridges the critical gap between Early Intervention and school based services through coordinated, interdisciplinary care provided by a Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Therapist/BCBA, Occupational Therapist, and Family Partner.

Through early identification, caregiver coaching, and home and community based services, ECBT helps children develop the skills they need to thrive while strengthening families, improving school readiness, and reducing the need for more intensive services later.

Who We Are:

A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!

At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.

What We Offer:

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.

We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.

Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer