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STEPS Behavioral Health
Woodbridge Township, New Jersey · Hybrid

Hybrid BCBA- New Jersey - MD

BCBAFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$85-$95/hr

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Hybrid

STEPS Behavioral Health is looking for an experienced and motivated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining meaningful in-person connections with clients and team members.

We are seeking both part-time and full-time BCBAs who are passionate about providing high-quality ABA services and want the flexibility and support to do their best work.

Location & Hybrid Guidelines

This is a primarily remote position with a 25% in-person requirement in Maryland, which may be fulfilled through scheduled travel to Maryland approximately once per month. Candidates must also have East Coast evening availability to accommodate client needs.

Compensation

  • $85–$95/hour, plus an additional 20% pay incentive for meeting the 25% in-person requirement
  • Paid for both client-facing and administrative time
  • $1,500 sign-on bonus
  • $500 after 3 months
  • $1,000 after 6 months

Benefits & Perks

Eligible Employees May Receive

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with company contributions
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • CEU opportunities
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for professional growth

What You'll Do

As a BCBA with STEPS, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative clinical team. Responsibilities include:

  • Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Conduct assessments and analyze clinical data
  • Monitor client progress and adjust programming as appropriate
  • Provide supervision, training, and ongoing support to RBTs
  • Collaborate with parents and caregivers to promote skill development and generalization
  • Provide parent and caregiver training
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with other members of the client's care team
  • Ensure services meet clinical, ethical, and payer requirements

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
  • Current BCBA certification
  • Ability to meet applicable Maryland licensure/certification requirements
  • Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Strong organization, time management, and follow-through
  • East Coast evening availability
  • Ability to travel to Maryland to meet the position's in-person requirements
  • At least one year of telehealth experience preferred

About STEPS Behavioral Health

Since 2008, STEPS Behavioral Health has provided Applied Behavior Analysis services to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. We believe that every person can learn when given the right support, environment, and tools.

Our goal is to provide excellent clinical care while creating an environment where our clinicians feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

Ready to Join Us?

We've made applying simple. Our application is quick and mobile-friendly and takes approximately three minutes to complete.

Apply today and join a team committed to making a meaningful difference for our clients, families, and clinicians.

Key Responsibilities

Develop individualized evidence-based treatment plans, conduct assessments, analyze clinical data, and monitor client progress to adjust programming. Supervise and train RBTs, support families and caregivers, maintain clinical documentation, and collaborate with care teams to ensure services meet clinical, ethical, and payer requirements.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field, current BCBA certification, and the ability to meet Maryland licensure or certification requirements. Candidates need experience supporting individuals with autism, strong clinical and communication skills, independence in remote work, East Coast evening availability, and the ability to travel to Maryland; at least one year of telehealth experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical Data AnalysisProgress MonitoringProgram AdjustmentRBT SupervisionStaff TrainingCare Team CollaborationAutism Spectrum Disorder Support

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

STEPS Behavioral Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 7 active listings.

In New Jersey, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (82 salary observations; 208 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 5,245 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 45 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 69% are remote, 33% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About STEPS Behavioral Health

Individual and Family Services
Towson, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with company contributions
Paid time off (PTO)
CEU opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive clinical leadership
Flexible scheduling
$1,500 sign-on bonus