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Autism Center of Excellence
Columbia, Maryland

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Full-Time

BCBA Above average in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $85,000

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a growing clinic. Help shape a developing market. Make a lasting impact.

The Autism Center of Excellence is seeking an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team in Columbia, MD. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing location with strong demand, an expanding client base, and a newly renovated clinic.

This role is ideal for a BCBA who enjoys being part of a developing program, building strong clinical foundations, and contributing to the growth of a team and services in a high-potential market.

This is a full-time, salaried position offering a guaranteed base salary with additional monthly bonus potential based on performance. Total earning potential ranges from $85,000 – $105,000 annually.

This is a full-time position that requires reasonable flexibility in work hours to meet client, clinical, and operational needs. Schedules are generally aligned with clinic operations, with occasional adjustments as necessary to ensure continuity of care, regulatory compliance, staff support, and operational effectiveness.

Compensation

$85,000 – $105,000 total earning potential (base salary plus monthly bonus)

(Employees working 30+ hours per week consistently are considered full-time)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide clinical oversight for clients receiving ABA services
  • Supervise and support Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
  • Monitor client progress and make data-driven programming adjustments
  • Collaborate with families and caregivers
  • Ensure ethical, high-quality ABA service delivery
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

Requirements

  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required
  • Eligible for Maryland licensure
  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field required
  • Minimum of 2 years of BCBA experience required
  • Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills
  • Ability to work independently in a growing and evolving environment

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with monthly bonus opportunity
  • Paid training
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Opportunity to help grow and shape a developing clinic
  • Career growth opportunities

(Employees working 30+ hours per week consistently are considered full-time)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • CEU and professional development support

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningStaff supervisionEthical service delivery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Full-Time at Autism Center of Excellence a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,348 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

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

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$448k
Typical market rent
$2,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Autism Center of Excellence

Mental Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary with monthly bonus opportunity
Paid training
Supportive clinical leadership
Career growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)