Full-Time
Behavior Analyst Specialist
Posted on 9/17/2025
Behavioral Concepts
201-500 employees
ABA therapy provider for autistic children
No salary listed
Agawam, MA, USA
In Person
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- Master’s degree or higher
- BCBA certification
- Minimum of two years of experience working as a BCBA
- Certification, registration, and/or license as required by local statutes to deliver behavior treatment
- Exceptional professional, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and vocal)
- Commitment to our five values: partnership, integrity, curiosity, client-centered, and excellence
- Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States
- Provide oversight and supervision for your team and clients
- Mentor and support behavior technicians
- Write reports and conduct clinical reviews with funding sources
- Attend monthly regional meetings for ongoing training and supervision
- Conduct regular parent/caregiver trainings for family members
- Treat the safety of clients and others involved in each case as a top priority
- Consult with clients and provide continuous program direction and maintenance
- Analyze data/behavior and make data-based decisions
- Guide ongoing implementation of teaching procedures
- Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely
- Deliver individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment
- Interest in research, specifically functional analysis, verbal behavior, feeding, and other topics
Behavioral Concepts provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, offering center-based, in-home, and community-based services in Massachusetts, including a simulated preschool for ages 3–6 and after-school/social skills programs. ABA uses data-driven teaching to help children acquire daily living and social skills while reducing challenging behaviors, with sessions held in centers, at home, or in the community and progress tracked to guide instruction. The company stands out by combining an early-intervention preschool-like program with ongoing in-home and after-school services, supported by Specialty ABA Services in Massachusetts and an insurance-based model; its founder has over 25 years of professional experience. Its goal is to help children with autism discover the world, learn essential skills, and participate actively in their communities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Worcester, Massachusetts
Founded
2002
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Opened Littleton center April 2, 2026, expands into Middlesex County without delays.
- Sturbridge Launchpad Program readies ages 3-5 for preschool with 3-to-1 ratio.
- LEARN Behavioral network supports over 100 nationwide centers for scaled growth.
What critics are saying
- BCBA shortages strain new centers like Quincy, degrade service quality in 6-12 months.
- No-waitlist dilutes capacity, spikes attrition to competitors in 12-18 months.
- Neurodiversity backlash triggers Massachusetts regulatory scrutiny in 6-12 months.
What makes Behavioral Concepts unique
- BCI delivers contemporary ABA therapy with play-based learning spaces and indoor gross motor areas.
- No waitlist policy enables immediate enrollment across 16+ Massachusetts centers.
- Eye gaze technology ensures unbiased autism diagnosis for diverse families.
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New autism Learning Center now open in Littleton, MA. April 2, 2026 // by admin No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Middlesex County Area Families LITTLETON, MA... Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the opening of its new Littleton Learning Center at 295 Foster Street, Suite 130, Littleton, MA 01460. BCI is a leading contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based and in-home autism services for children with autism and Down syndrome. The Littleton Learning Center provides Early Intervention, center-based and in-home ABA therapy, Social Skills Programs, and parent education to children ages 2-12 with autism. It also offers center-based and in-home ABA services for individuals with Down syndrome, up to age 21. "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to the Middlesex area," said Katherine Connolly, M.A., BCBA, LABA, Regional Clinical Director. "We value being a part of the Littleton community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care." Key Features of the Littleton Learning Center: * Large facility which includes an indoor gross motor space for physical and social development. * ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support. * No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules. * Serving children 2- 12 years old with autism with personalized therapy plans. * Conveniently located near I-495 and Route 2, and accessible by public transportation. The center is now enrolling new clients based in Littleton and surrounding towns, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Carlisle, Groton, and Harvard, with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will be held in the spring. BCI, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation's leading providers of compassionate autism care. For more than 20 years, BCI has been delivering evidence-based services, helping children with autism and Down syndrome find success and reach their unique potential. In addition to the Littleton Learning Center, BCI has existing center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Lowell, New Bedford, Newton, Quincy, Springfield, Sturbridge, Taunton, Wilmington, two locations in Worcester, MA, and a location in Nashua, NH. About LEARN Behavioral LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care - customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.
Worcester healthcare provider opens sixth Central mass. autism center in Sturbridge. March 24, 2026 Worcester-based autism services provider Behavioral Concepts has opened its sixth Central Massachusetts learning center in Sturbridge. The Sturbridge Learning Center at 179 Main St. offers applied behavior analysis therapy for children with autism ages 1-12, according to a March 16 press release. The center provides ABA therapy both on-site and in-home, in addition to parent education, diagnostics, and early intervention. "We value being a part of the Sturbridge community and look forward to collaborating with fellow organizations and professionals to help find success for every child in our care," Annaleisa Delgado, regional clinical director for the Sturbridge Learning Center, said in the release. The Sturbridge Learning Center offers a preschool-readiness option for children ages 3-5 called the Launchpad Learning Program. Launchpad supports children as they transition from one-on-one to group learning settings. With a 3-to-1 staff-to-child ratio, the program splits the day in two, offering a half day of group activities and a half day of individual instruction. The center offers after-school and weekend treatment hours and is enrolling clients from surrounding cities and towns, including Webster, Dudley, Southbridge, and Ware. "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services in Worcester County," Delgado said. Behavioral Concepts is part of LEARN Behavioral, a Baltimore-based network of autism treatment providers with more than 100 learning centers nationwide. Behavioral Concepts operates 16 learning centers and two offices in Massachusetts, according to the organization's website. Its Central Massachusetts locations include Framingham, Littleton, Worcester, Fitchburg, and Sturbridge. Mica Kanner-Mascolo is a staff writer at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education industries. - Digital Partners -
New autism Learning Center opens doors in Quincy, MA. March 22, 2026 // by admin No Waitlist for Families in Norfolk County Area QUINCY, MA... Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the opening of its new location at 8 Hancock Court, Quincy, MA 02169. BCI is a leading contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based services for children with autism and Down syndrome. The Quincy Learning Center provides Early Intervention, diagnostic evaluations for autism, center-based and in-home ABA therapy to children with autism ages 2-6, and after-school programming for older children. It also offers center-based and in-home ABA therapy for individuals with Down syndrome, up to age 21. "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with South Shore families," said Katie Corey, M.S., LABA, BCBA, Senior Regional Clinical Director. "We value being a part of the Quincy community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care." Key Features of the Quincy Learning Center: * Large facility that includes an indoor gross motor space for physical and social development, as well as an art room and a teaching kitchen for children. * ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support. * No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules. * Serving children 2-15 years old with personalized therapy plans. * Conveniently located near I-93 and easily accessible to public transportation. The center is now enrolling new clients throughout the South Shore with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours. BCI, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation's leading providers of compassionate autism care. For more than 20 years, BCI has been delivering evidence-based services, helping children with autism and Down syndrome find success and reach their unique potential. In addition to the Quincy Learning Center, BCI has existing center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Littleton, Lowell, Newton, New Bedford, Springfield, Taunton, Wilmington, two locations in Worcester, MA, and a location in Nashua, NH. About LEARN Behavioral LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care - customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.
Dr. Hanna Rue and Jonathan Lehmann join Behavioral Concepts, LLC to discuss the importance of early diagnosis and the potential of a new tool aimed at addressing health disparities, particularly for families from diverse backgrounds.
Martin Slyngstad a Behavior Specialist, and currently in school to become a Speech Pathologist, joins Behavioral Concepts, LLC to discuss his multitude of interests and accomplishments as a young autistic adult.