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Autism Center of Excellence
Columbia, Maryland

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Full-Time

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $85,000

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Posted 3mo 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 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.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85k–$105kApplied 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 powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Maryland83 active2,487 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 55% remote · 55% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS 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 listings1,261 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+116%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,494 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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11
$110k-120k
7
$120k-130k
3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
74% this job
Loan repayment
50%
Relocation assistance
47%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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)

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$445k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,278/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.