Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Full-Time
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from $85,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
Key Skills
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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