Community Based Referral Coordinator for ABA Therapy

Actify ABA; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Actify ABA Therapy is seeking a Community-Based Referral Coordinator for a field-based role across Maryland. You will build and nurture referral relationships with pediatricians, schools, and community partners to connect families with ABA services.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, with pay starting at $20+/hour based on experience. This is a growth-oriented role with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ABA therapy required.
• Experience in ABA, behavioral health, autism services preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with regular local travel and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with pediatricians, psychologists, schools, and other referral sources.
• Educate providers on ABA therapy, service models, and intake process.
• Identify and develop new referral channels in assigned territories.
• Coordinate incoming referrals and hand off to intake team.
• Follow up with referral sources to maintain engagement.
• Represent Actify ABA Therapy at community events and provider offices.
• Track outreach and referral activity to support growth and accountability.

Skills

ABA therapy knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Field-based work

Local travel

Job description

Community-Based Referral Coordinator (ABA Therapy Focus)

Actify ABA Therapy – Maryland (Field-Based Role)

Actify ABA Therapy is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Community-Based Referral Coordinator to expand our presence across Columbia, Baltimore, Ellicott City, Silver Spring, Lanham, and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for someone who understands ABA therapy and is passionate about connecting families with high-quality, clinically appropriate care.

Schedule & Compensation:

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Pay: Starting at $20+/hour, based on experience

Opportunity for growth and expanded responsibilities over time

About the Role:

This is a field-based position focused on developing and managing referral relationships within the pediatric and autism services community. The right candidate will not just build connections, but serve as a knowledgeable resource on ABA therapy—helping referral partners understand when, why, and how to connect families to services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with pediatricians, diagnosing psychologists, daycares, schools, early intervention programs, and other referral sources
• Educate providers and community partners on ABA therapy, including service models, clinical appropriateness, and the intake process
• Identify and develop new referral channels across assigned territories
• Coordinate incoming referrals and ensure a smooth, professional handoff to the intake team
• Follow up consistently with referral sources to maintain engagement and strengthen partnerships
• Represent Actify ABA Therapy at community events, networking opportunities, and provider offices
• Track outreach efforts and referral activity to support growth and accountability

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of ABA therapy (required)
• Experience in ABA, behavioral health, autism services, or a related field strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role with regular local travel
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple relationships and follow-ups
• Professional, polished presence when interacting with healthcare providers and community partners

Why Actify ABA:

• Focus on high-quality care driven by clinical need, not preset hours
• Strong operational support that allows clinical teams to focus on what matters
• Opportunity to directly impact access to care for families in your community
• Growth-oriented environment with room to expand the role over time

If you have a solid understanding of ABA therapy and enjoy building meaningful professional relationships in your community, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.