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Behavioral Innovations
Cockeysville, Maryland

BCBA Senior Director of Clinical Services

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$99k–$112k

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Job Description

Behavioral Innovations is Growing –Now Hiring for a Sr. Director Clinical Services in Cockeysville, Maryland

For 25 years, Behavioral Innovations has been a trusted provider of compassionate ABA therapy. In 2025, we’re proud to expand our mission to the Maryland communities. We’re looking for BCBA (Clinical Director) who share our passion for creating meaningful change and delivering excellence in care.

Why Join Us?

  • A supportive, collaborative team dedicated to excellence in ABA therapy.
  • Competitive compensation with clear growth opportunities.
  • The chance to make a real impact in our new state-of-the-art centers.

Compensation & Incentives

  • Competitive Salary: Earn between $98,500 - $111,500, reflecting your skills and experience.
  • Clinical Excellence Pays Off: Earn upto 56 k a year in bonuses, calculated monthly and paid quarterly.
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of PTO plus 7 paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and take care of yourself.
  • Sign On Bonus or Relocation: Up to $10,000 bonus if you meet eligibility requirements.
  • Stay, Grow, and Flourish: We offer a $40,000 Retention Bonus Program.
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of PTO plus 7 paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and take care of yourself.
  • Professional Development: Access free internal CEUs, university partnerships with tuition discounts, and company-paid BCBA State Licensure Renewal and 8-Hour Supervision Training.

Professional Development & Support

  • Orientation & Training: All BCBAs receive a fully customized virtual orientation at the center hired, along with 6 weeks of ongoing training.
  • Career advancement opportunities with ongoing training & professional development.
  • Ongoing training established clinical practices, and automated clinical tools.
  • Centralized home office support for intake, hiring, training, authorizations, billing, and more.
  • RBT training provide more interaction and collaboration; including a RBT Buddy that will check in with new hires and support them through training.

Employee Benefits & Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision.

Additional Benefits: FSA, Life/ADD, Short & Long-term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness, Pet insurance, and more.

Programs Offered: 100% Tuition Reimbursement Program, ABA Intern, Referral Bonuses, Employee Recognition, Employee Perks.

401(k) eligibility, Wellbeing Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Daily Pay, and more.

Achievements

Founded and still led by experienced BCBAs: Carla Edwards, Chief Clinical Officer (#16) and Lori Russo, Executive Director of Clinical Services (#36) are still at the forefront of everything we do.

Stability in ABA field: For more than 27 years we've been providing center-based, evidence-based ABA Therapy across TX, OK, CO.

  • Organic Growth: We operate 100+ centers where we serve children with autism, ages 18 months to 10 years.
  • Nationally recognized by two of the largest payors for providing great clinical care!
  • Company Awards: 2021 Clinical Excellence Award and 2023 Company of the Year.

Qualifications

  • Required: Master or Doctorate Level Degree in Behavior Analysis or related field.
  • Required: Licensed Professional as per state guidelines (if applicable).
  • Required: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis per BACB guidelines.
  • Required: Must be a licensed BCBA for at least one and a half years.

Desired Traits: Experience working with center-based, early intervention children. Effective collaborator. Empathetic team-player.

About Us

At Behavioral Innovations, we’re more than just a company; we’re a family. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve created a nurturing environment where BCBAs can thrive in their careers while making a difference.

Our leadership, including our founders and experienced BCBAs, remains deeply involved in guiding our mission to prioritize the well-being of our clients and their families. We operate 100 + centers across Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, serving children with autism ages 18 months to 10 years.

Recognized nationally for our clinical excellence, we are proud of our accolades, including the 2021 Clinical Excellence Award and 2023 Company of the Year.

We believe that hope starts here—and so can your new journey. Join us in creating a community where every child can achieve their full potential. Empower Young Minds, Shape Futures—Apply Today!

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Key Responsibilities

Lead clinical services and support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based ABA therapy at the Cockeysville center. Collaborate with clinical teams and use established practices, training, and centralized support to serve children with autism and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipClinical Services ManagementCenter-Based TherapyEvidence-Based PracticeClinical TrainingStaff SupervisionTeam CollaborationEmpathy

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Maryland, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (96 salary observations; 221 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,853 salary observations; 5,090 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% are remote, 20% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k 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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Benefits & Perks50 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
46%
Relocation assistance
38% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.5
Better work-life than 40% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,656 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cockeysville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$442k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,879/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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

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About Behavioral Innovations

Mental Health Care
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary ($98,500-$111,500)
Up to $56K annual bonus (monthly calculated, quarterly paid)
20 days PTO + 7 paid holidays
Up to $10,000 sign-on or relocation bonus
$40,000 retention bonus program
Free internal CEUs
University partnerships with tuition discounts
Company-paid BCBA state licensure renewal