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Autism Learning Partners
Bethesda, Maryland · Hybrid

Behavior Analyst (BCBA - Must be within 50 miles from center located in North Bethesda, MD) - 50% remote - 5K Sign on Bonus for local hires

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Listed compensation

$90,000

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Your Future as a BCBA Starts Here—And It’s Looking Bright

Join the largest female clinician-led ABA agency in the country and work with people who just get it. At Autism Learning Partners, we’re all about growing together, learning from each other, and actually making a difference! Whether you're fresh in the field or leveling up, you'll find mentorship, career growth, and a whole community of BCBAs ready to cheer you on!

What We’re Offering

Base Salary: $90,000+ based on experience, skills, and geography

Bonus: Monthly bonus opportunity ($35,000+ in your first three years - we'll show you how during the first interview)!

Hybrid Role: Up to 50% of direct supervision may be conducted remotely when clinically appropriate, with most case management and indirect work completed remotely. Must be within 50 miles from center located in North Bethesda, MD.

Initial Onboarding Support: 60+ hours of comprehensive training during the first 3-4 weeks of integration including topics such as clinical best practices, using Central Reach, goal writing, clinical problem solving, CPT codes, telehealth assessments. Our Clinical Development team also offers weekly office hours or 1:1 support, as needed.

Education and Mentorship: Monthly CEUs, annual in-house conference featuring leading researchers in the field, and opportunities to lead sponsored research initiatives

Some Benefits Highlights: 23 days off annually between holidays including 1 floating holiday and 15 days of PTO that begins to accrue from Day 1

Flexible Schedule: Opportunities to work from home that includes Mon-Fri flexibility in the mornings and afternoons. No expectation of Saturday work unless you want to schedule make-up sessions. You’re in full control!

Our Promise: We don't require contracts or non-compete agreements because we value flexibility and trust. Your employment with us is fully at-will, allowing you to grow with us on your own terms.

Why Choose Us?

An org chart of nothing but BCBAs between you and the CEO, Dr. Gina Chang, BCBA-D.

A clear path to make values-based clinical decisions based entirely on what is best for your client and family

Generous health insurance package, 401(k) Retirement Program with employer match, and employer paid short-term disability

As a CASP Provider, ALP will grant you access to CASP’s entire CEU library which includes over 75 CEU-approved courses (plus 10 CEUs annually via ALP events such as our IMPACT Conference and monthly live sessions)

Clear promotion framework from BCBA, Sr. BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Director, and Senior Clinical Director

  • For any new BCBA certificants – we offer the 8-hour supervision course as approved by the BACB
  • Unlimited referral bonuses
  • Reasonable expectation of billable hours
  • Opportunity to partner and/or serve with our internal DEI council
  • Study support for BCBA candidates and in-house RBT courses to help ensure your team is fully prepared

Support Center resources designed to address your administrative needs, including client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing/contracting, and scheduling

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead by Example and Be a Pillar of Support: Inspire and guide Behavior Technicians through effective supervision and support, ensuring that they are implementing treatment plans with a high degree of reliability and fidelity.

Drive Positive Change: Conduct FBAs and develop innovative ABA programs that include continuously evaluating client needs, providing parent education, and problem solving, to help each client reach their potential.

Embrace Challenges with Grace: Stay calm and professional in challenging situations, adapt to change with flexibility, and continuously seek opportunities for growth.

Lead with Initiative and Openness: Proactively communicate, take initiative, and welcome learning to create a safe environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What We’re Looking For

Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Active LBA Certification in the state of Maryland as issued by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Please note that this position is subject to a criminal background check, TB test, Pre-employment Physical Exam, which we will pay for

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities.

Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists.

Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavior Analyst will lead and support Behavior Technicians to ensure treatment plans are implemented with high fidelity. They are responsible for conducting FBAs, developing innovative ABA programs, and providing ongoing parent education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and an active LBA certification in the state of Maryland. The role requires the ability to work within 50 miles of the North Bethesda, MD center.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisClinical supervisionTreatment planningFBAData collectionABA therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Analyst (BCBA - Must be within 50 miles from center located in North Bethesda, MD) - 50% remote - 5K Sign on Bonus for local hires at Autism Learning Partners a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,513 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Autism Learning Partners ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 59 active listings.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 26% have no call, 86% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Autism Learning Partners

Individual and Family Services
Monrovia, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

23 days off annually
15 days PTO
Health insurance
401(k) with employer match
Short-term disability
CME allowance
Sign-on bonus $5,000
Flexible schedule