Pays Compensation: $90.00–$95.00/hourBehavior Analyst market median is ~$92k (71 jobs)

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Verbal Beginnings
Ellicott City, Maryland · Hybrid

BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Hybrid - Ellicott City, MD - $10K Signing Bonus

BCBAFull-Time
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About the Role

Hybrid BCBA role. Flexible scheduling, $90-$95/hr, $10K signing bonus. Field-based ABA therapy in Ellicott City, MD.

Join Verbal Beginnings as a BCBA – Hybrid, $10K Signing Bonus, $116K+ Potential in Ellicott City, Maryland, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $90 - $95/hr.
  • Signing bonus: $10,000.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Professionally Managed 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Stipend + Monthly CEUs
  • BACB Supervision Incentive — up to $8,000 annually
  • Unlimited Referral Bonuses
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Leadership Opportunities and OBM Training

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers hybrid flexibility, a signing bonus. Work with Verbal Beginnings in Ellicott City, Maryland, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children in home, school, and community settings. They will also supervise RBTs and provide hands-on coaching to families to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field and possess a valid BCBA certification. Additionally, applicants are required to be licensed in Maryland and have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisBCBA CertificationClinical SupervisionTreatment PlanningBehavior AssessmentRBT SupervisionCaregiver CoachingEvidence-based PracticeData AnalysisCollaborationCommunicationAutism Spectrum Disorder Treatment

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Maryland, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$105k (20 salary observations; 24 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (459 salary observations; 632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% 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)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Behavior Analyst roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 71 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
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About Verbal Beginnings

Individual and Family Services
Columbia, Maryland
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Professionally Managed 401(k) Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Stipend + Monthly CEUs
BACB Supervision Incentive — up to $8,000 annually
Unlimited Referral Bonuses
Relocation Assistance
Leadership Opportunities and OBM Training