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STEPS Behavioral Health
Pikesville, Maryland · Hybrid

Hybrid BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85-$95/hr

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Hybrid

STEPS Behavioral Health is looking for an experienced and motivated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining meaningful in-person connections with clients and team members.

We are seeking both part-time and full-time BCBAs who are passionate about providing high-quality ABA services and want the flexibility and support to do their best work.

Location & Hybrid Guidelines

This is a primarily remote position with a 25% in-person requirement in Maryland, which may be fulfilled through scheduled travel to Maryland approximately once per month. Candidates must also have East Coast evening availability to accommodate client needs.

Compensation

  • $85–$95/hour, plus an additional 20% pay incentive for meeting the 25% in-person requirement
  • Paid for both client-facing and administrative time
  • $1,500 sign-on bonus
  • $500 after 3 months
  • $1,000 after 6 months

Benefits & Perks

Eligible Employees May Receive

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with company contributions
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • CEU opportunities
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for professional growth

What You'll Do

As a BCBA with STEPS, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative clinical team. Responsibilities include:

  • Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Conduct assessments and analyze clinical data
  • Monitor client progress and adjust programming as appropriate
  • Provide supervision, training, and ongoing support to RBTs
  • Collaborate with parents and caregivers to promote skill development and generalization
  • Provide parent and caregiver training
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with other members of the client's care team
  • Ensure services meet clinical, ethical, and payer requirements

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
  • Current BCBA certification
  • Ability to meet applicable Maryland licensure/certification requirements
  • Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Strong organization, time management, and follow-through
  • East Coast evening availability
  • Ability to travel to Maryland to meet the position's in-person requirements
  • At least one year of telehealth experience preferred

About STEPS Behavioral Health

Since 2008, STEPS Behavioral Health has provided Applied Behavior Analysis services to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. We believe that every person can learn when given the right support, environment, and tools.

Our goal is to provide excellent clinical care while creating an environment where our clinicians feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

Ready to Join Us?

We've made applying simple. Our application is quick and mobile-friendly and takes approximately three minutes to complete.

Apply today and join a team committed to making a meaningful difference for our clients, families, and clinicians.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will develop evidence-based treatment plans, conduct clinical assessments, and monitor client progress. They are also responsible for providing supervision to RBTs and collaborating with caregivers to ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess current BCBA certification. At least one year of telehealth experience is preferred, along with the ability to meet Maryland licensure requirements and travel for in-person duties.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical data analysisTreatment planningRBT trainingParent trainingAutism spectrum disorder support

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

STEPS Behavioral Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 11 active listings.

In Maryland, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (81 salary observations; 270 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,570 salary observations; 5,190 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Maryland vs national$101k median in Maryland$92k nationally (+10%)81 state / 1,570 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$178k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Maryland105 active2,487 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 58% remote · 44% no call · 82% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$2k sign-onMaryland healthcare professional listings: 55% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,191 in the last 30 days605 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
STEPS Behavioral Healthsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index11 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About STEPS Behavioral Health

Individual and Family Services
Towson, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with company contributions
Paid time off (PTO)
CEU opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive clinical leadership
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities for professional growth