Clinical Trainer BCBA: ESDM Training & Leadership

Soar Autism Center; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESDM training provided

Certification cost coverage (ESDM)

401K with company contribution

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is expanding in Maryland and seeks a Clinical Trainer to lead trainee development across one to two centers. You will guide RBTs, support RBT competency evaluations, and assist case supervisors in clinical decision-making within our ES DM-based care model.

This ground-floor role offers onboarding, ongoing training, leadership exposure, and opportunities to grow into center/regional leadership, with certification support and a strong, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field.
• Current BCBA certification and active Maryland BCBA license.
• Preferred background in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Oversee growth and development of new trainees (BT/RBT) at one to two local centers after centralized training.
• Support initial and ongoing RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs.
• Support 3–4 case supervisors in developing clinical and decision-making skills.
• Provide weekly hours of billable supervision, focused on trainees in their first 6 weeks and exam preparation for BCBA.
• Host weekly group training and discussions for new trainees at their home center.
• Develop trainees’ skills in ESDM practices and ABA strategies, including joint activity routines, responding to challenging behavior, data collection and documentation, and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Complete monthly STNH ESDM Fidelity Checks for RBTs.
• Coordinate with MDC bi-weekly to monthly meetings to ensure supervision requirements are met by BCBAs.
• Organize quarterly center-level continuing education events for BCBAs and RBTs.
• Collaborate with Partner Clinician and Center Operations Director on RBT performance and improvement initiatives.
• Act as a clinical leader in the center when the Partner Clinician is not present.
• Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years of starting the role.

Job description

Soar Autism Center is expanding in Maryland and seeks a Clinical Trainer to lead trainee development across one to two centers. You will guide RBTs, support RBT competency evaluations, and assist case supervisors in clinical decision-making within our ES DM-based care model.

This ground-floor role offers onboarding, ongoing training, leadership exposure, and opportunities to grow into center/regional leadership, with certification support and a strong, collaborative team culture.