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Helping Hands Family
Baltimore, Maryland

BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Baltimore (Falls Rd)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$100k

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Job Description

Helping Hands Family (HHF), a top-rated ABA provider in the Northeast. Built by clinicians for clinicians where we believe Every Community Deserves a Helping Hand.

Why HHF is Different: Clinical Excellence is our Core: Every region and BCBA has direct access to our Quality and Training Teams—tenured BCBAs who provide hands-on mentorship to help clients and families achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our Vineland scores consistently demonstrate top-tier capability Our BCBAs meeting monthly for clinical peer reviews Work in clinic with peer BCBAs while having autonomy and variety to use your clinical skills to see clinical outcomes Care for Our Clinical Team: Fellowship program where our fellows consistently pass their BCBA exam the first time.

100% of our fellows have passed in the last 9 months All Behavior Technicians are required to obtain their RBT certification you’ll be working with qualified, committed colleagues 90%+ of our RBT hires pass the RBT certification exam Three weeks of PTO so you can care for yourself Clinical Supervisors hold a minimal case load, so they can support you and your clients Care for Our Clients: Fully equipped clinics with sensory rooms, therapy tools, and gross motor rooms to bring treatment plans to life Collaborative clinical environment that fosters learning, growth, and shared problem-solving Support to help clients have special moments like pictures with Santa, field trips and family outings.

What You’ll Get: Bonus Potential: Up to $20,000 in bonuses throughout the year Relocation Assistance: To ease expense of your transition Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and Paid Family Leave Career Growth: $500 CEU stipend, ongoing access to FREE CEU opportunities including our internal BCBA Conference, and opportunities to contribute to clinical research and present at both internal and national professional conferences Ongoing Clinical Support: Dedicated mentorship and leadership backing for clinical success What You’ll Do: Deliver high-quality, evidence-based ABA services to children with autism Manageable Caseload: Up to 10 clients, completing 28 billable hours in a 40-hour week (note: billable hours are not tied to pay) Work with children ages 2–18, most under age 6 Supervise and develop up to 5 RBTs Conduct assessments, write individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress Collaborate with Clinical Directors, fellow BCBAs, and Regional Directors of Quality to troubleshoot cases and uphold best practices Maintain ethical documentation and compliance with BACB and state guidelines What You’ll Need: Active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) State Licensure where required ABA experience (RBT background a plus for new BCBAs) Strong communication skills and ability to work in a clinic-based setting Passion for ethical, client-centered ABA in a team-focused environment $80,000—$100,000 USD Helping Hands Family Base Salary Range $85,000 — $100,000 USD Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply Now! Helping Hands Family (HHF) is Great Place to Work Certified™ in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. We are a top-rated ABA provider dedicated to a supportive and inclusive culture. We offer rewarding work experiences, including making a lasting impact on children’s lives.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

This includes Social Security and identity verification, reference checks, criminal history check, fingerprint screening, and any other relevant checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the children we serve. All new hires must complete E-Verify as required by USCIS.

HHF does not provide immigration sponsorship for any roles at this time. Helping Hands Family is dedicated to a supportive, inclusive culture. From growing our team to the client treatment plans, we have committed to celebrating differences and helping everyone reach their highest potential.

HHF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will deliver high-quality, evidence-based ABA services to children with autism while managing a caseload of up to 10 clients. Responsibilities include supervising RBTs, conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and monitoring client progress in a clinic-based environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification from the BACB and possess strong communication skills. Experience in ABA is required, and the ability to work effectively within a team-focused, clinic-based setting is essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ABA therapyBoard Certified Behavior AnalystClinical supervisionTreatment planningBehavioral assessmentRBT supervisionData collectionAutism spectrum disorder supportClinical documentationCollaborationEvidence-based practiceCrisis interventionBehavioral intervention

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Maryland, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$104k (69 salary observations; 220 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,469 salary observations; 5,287 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, 66% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$100kApplied Behavior Analysis median $98k (middle half $90k–$103k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Maryland vs national$104k median in Maryland$92k nationally (+13%)69 state / 1,469 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Maryland106 active2,632 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 38% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMaryland healthcare professional listings: 59% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,587 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Helping Hands Family

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $20,000 in bonuses
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Paid Time Off (3 weeks)
Paid Family Leave

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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.