Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - MD

Soar Autism Center; Greenbelt (MD); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401K with company contribution

Holidays + PTO

Hybrid telehealth days

Short-term disability

Training & continuing education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is expanding in Maryland, offering a ground-floor role for a BCBA to lead center-based naturalistic therapy for 2–6 year olds using the ESDM model. You will join an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with speech, OT, psychology, and medical services to deliver high-quality care.

The position includes a generous compensation package, a potential $10k sign-on bonus, and a hybrid schedule with some telehealth days, plus deep onboarding and ongoing training from leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA, Special Education, or related field.
• Current BCBA certification and Maryland BCBA license.
• ABA early intervention experience.
• Background in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; adept with devices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee naturalistic therapy for 2–6 year olds in a center.
• Conduct multidisciplinary assessments and create treatment plans with other clinical teams.
• Design and implement services based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
• Be part of an interdisciplinary care team including speech, OT, and psychology.
• Monitor client progress and update treatment plans and goals; communicate changes to families.
• Partner with families to develop goals and support progress.

Skills

Clinical experience

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

BCBA certification

Maryland BCBA license

Job description

Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive life-shaping services that help them thrive. As we expand into the Maryland region, we are entering a new chapter of that journey by bringing a model refined across multiple markets into a community where early team members will play a defining role. This includes experience from our work in Colorado and Arizona, along with our recent joint venture with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape how a Soar center operates locally, practice and learn clinical approach alongside leadership, and build a culture rooted in collaboration, high expectations, and meaningful impact. We will be supported by the systems, training, and clinical model we have developed over time. We prioritize early intervention, integrated care, and a play-based ABA model grounded in the Early Start Denver Model, meeting the needs of each unique child and family.

Compensation And Role Design

• Base pay: $94,000.00 - $113,500.00/year. Annual performance bonus potential up to $3,800. Additional compensation beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications.
• Bonus: Up to $10,000 sign on bonus, based on start date and location.
• Caseload: 7-9 children per BCBA, designed for depth and quality of care
• Hybrid: 1 work-from-home day per week for each BCBA, with some opportunity for 2 work-from-home days, depending on center maturity, clinical needs, and team coordination.
• Support and training: Deep onboarding and ongoing training in our ESDM-based care model, with close clinical leadership support
• Clinical growth: Multiple paths to grow as a clinician including center/regional leadership and specialized roles
• Culture that lives out our Values: High Expectations that raise the bar, Collaboration that brings us together as one team, and Fun you can feel the moment you walk into our centers

What You'll Do

• The BCBA will plan, oversee, deliver, and adapt naturalistic therapy for young children ages 2-6 years old in a center-based setting
• Conduct multidisciplinary assessments and create treatment plans in coordination with other clinical specialties (speech, OT, ABA, psychology, and medical services)
• Design and implement services based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). a play-based form of therapy
• Be a part of an interdisciplinary care team including speech, occupational therapy, and mental health services
• Monitor client progress, update treatment plans and goals, and communicate needed changes to team members and families
• Partner with client families to develop goals, build relationships, communicate progress, and coach and support them in their journey

What You Have

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field
• Current BCBA certification and active Maryland BCBA license
• ABA early intervention experience
• Preferred candidates have a background in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Embodiment of Soar’s Core Values: High expectations, Belonging, Trust, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Fun
• Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing
• Fluency in navigating devices such as computers and tablets

What You'll Get

• Quality medical ($0 deductible), dental, and vision plans.
• A company 401K with company contribution.
• 11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off.
• Flexible Hybrid Schedule: All BCBAs receive 1 dedicated telehealth day per week. In addition, team members may qualify for an enhanced hybrid schedule—allowing up to 2 telehealth days weekly—depending on center maturity, clinical needs, and team coordination.
• Short-term disability for all staff covered by Soar
• Receive trainings and continuing education, and work with national experts on ESDM implementation
• Real multidisciplinary collaboration! Work closely with ABA, OT, psychology, and/or LPCs in our center via client overlaps and weekly interdisciplinary care meetings.
• A mission deeply focused on care quality for kids. We are a local Colorado organization deeply committed to advancing the standard of care for young kids with autism, via high-quality, ethical services to their families.
• A culture that cares about you! Shout outs, boo yahs, and staff appreciations for your hard work.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a growing organization: multiple opportunities and avenues for career advancement as a clinician.

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.