Clinical Trainer (BCBA) - MD

Tier1usa; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Annual performance bonus up to $5,000

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company 401K with company contribution

10 company holidays plus 15 additional

Days off

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Clinical Trainer (BCBA) in Maryland to lead trainee growth and supervise RBTs within a play-based ABA program grounded in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). Ground-floor opportunity with leadership collaboration and enhanced onboarding.

The role includes supervision for trainees, ESDM fidelity checks, and potential center/regional leadership paths. Competitive compensation and bonuses are provided, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in ABA, Special Education, or related field.
• Current Maryland BCBA license and BCBA certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as BCBA.
• ABA early intervention experience required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working with children ages 2–6.

Responsibilities

• Lead trainee growth and development at 1–2 centers after centralized training.
• Support RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs.
• Support 3–4 case supervisors in clinical decision making.
• Provide weekly supervised hours for trainees during first 6 weeks.
• Host weekly group training sessions for new trainees at home center.
• Build trainees’ skills in ESDM and ABA strategies.
• Perform monthly ESDM Fidelity Checks for RBTs.
• Coordinate with MDC leadership to ensure supervision requirements.

Skills

BCBA certification

Experience with ABA

Early intervention

Communication skills

Child development background

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field

Maryland BCBA license

BCBA certification

Job description

Clinical Trainer (BCBA) - Maryland Market Soar Autism Center

Address MD, US

Compensation $105,500.00 - $115,500.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

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. You 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: $105,500.00 - $115,500.00/year. Annual performance bonus potential up to $5,000. Additional compensation beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications.

Bonus: Signing bonus up to $10,000 based on location and start date.

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 will be doing:

• The Clinical Trainer is responsible for new trainee (BT/RBT) growth and development at one to two local centers after trainees complete one week of centralized training
• Support initial and ongoing RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs
• Support 3-4 case supervisors as they grow their clinical and decision making skills
• Provide weekly hours of billable supervision, focused on providing supervision to trainees during their first 6 weeks at Soar, and case supervisors preparing for the BCBA exam
• Host weekly group training and discussion sessions for new trainees at their home center
• Build trainees skill sets in ESDM practices and ABA strategies, including joint activity routines, responding to challenging behavior, data collection/documentation, and evidence based teaching strategies
• Completes monthly STNH ESDM Fidelity Checks for RBTs
• Hosts a section of the MDC bi-weekly to monthly that communicates with BCBAs what is needed from them to ensure adherence to supervision requirements
• Organize and host quarterly, center-level continuing education events for BCBAs and RBTs
• Collaborate with the Partner Clinician and Center Operations Director regarding RBT performance and needed performance improvement initiatives
• Act as a clinical leader in the center on days when the Partner Clinician is not present
• Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years of starting your role as a Clinical Trainer

What we offer:

• Implement a unique model of ABA therapy! Learn a play-based form of ABA therapy for young kids, the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). You’ll receive training, continuing education, and work with national experts on ESDM implementation. Soar also covers the cost of ESDM certification for interested clinicians
• Real multidisciplinary collaboration! Work closely with speech, occupational therapy, psychology, and/or LPCs in our center via client overlaps and weekly interdisciplinary care meetings.
• Opportunities for career advancement as a clinician in a rapidly growing company
• Be a part of an organization working to advance the standard of autism therapy
• Work in a values-driven environment that deeply cares both about doing high-quality, ethical work
• A culture that cares about you! Shout outs, boo yahs, and staff appreciations for your hard work
• Great company benefits!
• Quality medical, dental, and vision plans
• A company 401K with company contribution
• 10 company holidays plus 15 additional days off
• Short term disability for all staff covered by Soar

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

Preferred candidates have a background in child development, early childhood education, or a related field

3 or more years of experience as Board Certified Behavior Analyst

ABA early intervention experience

A mission driven nature that is deeply focused on care quality for kids

Strong desire to work with clients ages 2- 6

Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing

Fluency in navigating devices such as computers and tablets

Embodiment of Soar’s Core Values: High expectations, Belonging, Trust, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Fun

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.