BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Suitland, MD

Helping Hands Family - Autism Services; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential up to $20k

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

CEU stipend and professional growth

Clinical mentorship and leadership

Job summary

Helping Hands Family is seeking a BCBA in the Maryland area to provide high‑quality ABA services for children with autism and oversee up to five RBTs. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress within a collaborative clinical team.

You will work with diverse clients (ages 2–18, many under 6) in clinic settings, ensuring ethical documentation and BACB/state compliance while contributing to ongoing clinical mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification from the BACB.
• State licensure where required.
• ABA experience; RBT background a plus for new BCBAs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a clinic‑based setting.
• Passion for ethical, client‑centered ABA in a team‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence‑based ABA services to children with autism.
• Manageable caseload: up to 10 clients, with 28 billable hours in a 40‑hour week.
• Work with children ages 2–18, most under age 6.
• Supervise and develop up to 5 RBTs.
• Conduct assessments, write individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress.
• Collaborate with Clinical Directors, fellow BCBAs, and Regional Directors of Quality to troubleshoot cases.
• Maintain ethical documentation and ensure compliance with BACB and state guidelines.

Job description

Helping Hands Family (HHF), atop-ratedABA provider in the Northeast. Built by clinicians for clinicians where we believe Every Community Deserves a Helping Hand.

Why HHF is Different:

Clinical Excellence is our Core:

• Every region and BCBA has direct access to our Quality and Training Teams—tenured BCBAs who provide hands‑on mentorship to help clients and families achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Our Vineland scores consistently demonstrate top‑tier capability
• Our BCBAs meeting monthly for clinical peer reviews
• Work in clinic with peer BCBAs while having autonomy and variety to use your clinical skills to see clinical outcomes

Care for Our Clinical Team:

• Fellowship program where our fellows consistently pass their BCBA exam the first time. 100% of our fellows have passed in the last 9 months
• All Behavior Technicians are required to obtain their RBT certification you'll be working with qualified, committed colleagues
  • 90%+ of our RBT hires pass the RBT certification exam
• Three weeks of PTO so you can care for yourself
• Clinical Supervisors hold a minimal case load, so they can support you and your clients

Care for Our Clients:

• Fully equipped clinics with sensory rooms, therapy tools, and gross motor rooms to bring treatment plans to life
• Collaborative clinical environment that fosters learning, growth, and shared problem‑solving
• Support to help clients have special moments like pictures with Santa, field trips and family outings.

What You’ll Get:

• Bonus Potential:Up to $20,000 in bonuses throughout the year
• Relocation Assistance:To ease expense of your transition
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and Paid Family Leave
• Career Growth:$500 CEU stipend, ongoing access to FREE CEU opportunities including our internal BCBA Conference, and opportunities to contribute to clinical research and present at both internal and national professional conferences
• Ongoing Clinical Support:Dedicated mentorship and leadership backing for clinical success

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence‑based ABA services to children with autism
• Manageable Caseload: Up to 10 clients, completing 28 billable hours in a 40-hour week (note: billable hours are not tied to pay)
• Work with children ages 2–18, most under age 6
• Supervise and develop up to 5 RBTs
• Conduct assessments, write individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress
• Collaborate with Clinical Directors, fellow BCBAs, and Regional Directors of Quality to troubleshoot cases and uphold best practices
• Maintain ethical documentation and compliance with BACB and state guidelines

What You’ll Need:

• Active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• State Licensure where required
• ABA experience (RBT background a plus for new BCBAs)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a clinic‑based setting
• Passion for ethical, client‑centered ABA in a team‑focused environment

Helping Hands Family Base Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $95,000 USD

Helping Hands Family (HHF) is Great Place to Work Certified 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. We are a top-rated ABA provider dedicated to a supportive and inclusive culture. We offer rewarding work experiences, including making a lasting impact on children’s lives.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This includes Social Security and identity verification, reference checks, criminal history check, fingerprint screening, and any other relevant checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the children we serve. All new hires must complete E-Verify as required by USCIS. HHF does not provide immigration sponsorship for any roles at this time.

Helping Hands Family is dedicated to a supportive, inclusive culture. From growing our team to the client treatment plans, we have committed to celebrating differences and helping everyone reach their highest potential. HHF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.