Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Autism Learning Partners; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Ongoing clinical support

Job summary

Autism Learning Partners (ALP) is a clinician-led ABA provider seeking BCBAs to lead clinical care for diverse caseloads near North Bethesda, MD. The role emphasizes supervision, family collaboration, and evidence-based treatment.

We offer a comprehensive onboarding program, ongoing clinical support, a sign-on bonus of $5,000, and a hybrid work model with possible remote supervision. Competitive salary is based on experience and geography.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification is required and must be current.
• Active LBA certification in Maryland is required.
• Background check, TB test, and pre-employment physical are required and funded by ALP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Behavior Technicians and Program Managers to ensure fidelity of treatment plans.
• Design individualized ABA programs and supervise FBA/assessments.
• Partner with families to drive progress and clinical decisions.
• Lead clinical decisions guided by client best interests.

Skills

BCBA certification

Maryland LBA

Background check

Job description

Your Future as a BCBA Starts Here - And It’s Looking Bright! Join a clinician-led organization where every clinical leader between you and our CEO is a BCBA. At Autism Learning Partners (ALP), you’ll get the flexibility, support, and clinical autonomy to focus on what matters most - your clients and families.

Why BCBAs Choose ALP

• Manageable Caseloads: Clear billable expectations - typically 25–30 hrs/week, confirmed for your region before you accept. No guessing games.
• Strong Earning Potential: Our attainable monthly bonus can put up to an additional $21,600/year in your pocket - we’ll show you how in your first interview.
• Clinician-Led, Top to Bottom: 300+ BCBAs strong, with an org chart of nothing but BCBAs between you and our CEO, Dr. Gina Chang, BCBA-D.

As a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you’ll lead clinical care for your caseload - designing individualized treatment plans, supervising Behavior Technicians and Program Managers, and partnering directly with families to drive real progress. Clinical decisions are guided by what’s best for the client, not red tape. This role is designed for professionals who have earned their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

What We’re Offering

$5,000 Sign-on bonus available!

• Potential Annual Salary: $90,000+ based on experience, skills, and geography
• Hybrid Role: Up to 50% of direct supervision may be conducted remotely when clinically appropriate, with most case management and indirect work completed remotely. Must be within 50 miles from center located in North Bethesda, MD.
• Manageable Caseloads: Every caseload is built using our Caseload Summary Tool - balancing therapy hours, supervision needs, and time‑of‑day scheduling before it ever lands on your plate.
• 60+ Hours of Onboarding + Ongoing Clinical Support: Comprehensive training in your first 4 weeks (clinical best practices, Central Reach, goal writing, CPT codes, telehealth assessments), plus monthly CEUs, an annual in‑house research conference, and weekly office hours with our Clinical Development team.
• Benefits Highlights: 23 days off annually (15 PTO days, accruing from Day 1, plus holidays including 1 floating holiday), generous health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and employer‑paid short‑term disability.
• No Contracts, No Non‑Competes: Your employment is fully at‑will - we don’t require contracts because we value flexibility and trust. Grow with us on your own terms.

The ALP Difference

• Career Growth, By the Numbers: A clear promotion path from BCBA → Sr. BCBA → Assistant Clinical Director → Clinical Director → Senior Clinical Director. Our BCBA-certified employees average 4.8 years of tenure, 66 have advanced into a BCBA or higher role since January, and 1 in 7 have been here 10+ years.
• Support Center Behind You: Client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing/contracting, and scheduling are handled for you - so you can stay focused on clinical work.
• A clear path to make values‑based clinical decisions based entirely on what’s best for your client and family.
• CASP Provider Access: CASP’s full CEU library (75+ approved courses), plus 10 CEUs annually via ALP events like our IMPACT Conference and monthly live sessions.
• Free 8‑hour BACB‑approved supervision course for new BCBA certificants.
• Unlimited referral bonuses (up to $2,500 for Behavior Analyst referrals).
• Opportunity to partner with our internal DEI council.
• Study support for BCBA candidates and in‑house RBT courses to help ensure your team is fully prepared.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead by Example and Be a Pillar of Support: Inspire and guide Behavior Technicians through effective supervision, ensuring treatment plans are implemented with a high degree of reliability and fidelity.
• Drive Positive Change: Conduct FBAs and develop innovative ABA programs — continuously evaluating client needs, providing parent education, and problem‑solving to help each client reach their potential.
• Embrace Challenges with Grace: Stay calm and professional in challenging situations, adapt with flexibility, and continuously seek opportunities for growth.
• Lead with Initiative and Openness: Proactively communicate, take initiative, and welcome learning to create a safe environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What We’re Looking For

• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Active LBA Certification in the state of Maryland as issued by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Please note that this position is subject to a criminal background check, TB test, Pre‑employment Physical Exam, which we will pay for

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are one of the nation's leading full‑service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists. Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma‑informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.