Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Full-Time
Listed compensation
from $85,000
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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 top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,494 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Maryland, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (87 salary observations; 299 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,732 salary observations; 6,489 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 55% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $85k–$105k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $105k (middle half $100k–$110k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $103k median in Maryland | $93k nationally (+11%)87 state / 1,732 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Maryland | 83 active | 2,487 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 55% remote · 55% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,261 in the last 30 days | 585 the 30 days before (+116%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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