Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - MD

About the role

Join Soar Autism Center as a BCBA in the Maryland region. Our team is expanding to bring a refined model of care that includes experience from Colorado and Arizona, along with a recent joint venture with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the operations of a Soar center, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, deliver, and adapt naturalistic therapy for young children ages 2-6 years old in a center-based setting
• Conduct multidisciplinary assessments and create treatment plans in coordination with other clinical specialties (speech, OT, ABA, psychology, and medical services)
• Design and implement services based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a play-based form of therapy
• Be a part of an interdisciplinary care team including speech, occupational therapy, and mental health services
• Monitor client progress, update treatment plans and goals, and communicate needed changes to team members and families
• Partner with client families to develop goals, build relationships, communicate progress, and coach and support them in their journey

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field
• Current BCBA certification and active Maryland BCBA license
• ABA early intervention experience
• Preferred background in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field

Qualifications

• Embodiment of Soar’s Core Values: High expectations, Belonging, Trust, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Fun
• Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing
• Fluency in navigating devices such as computers and tablets

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in ABA and ESDM
• Experience with multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Quality medical ($0 deductible), dental, and vision plans
• A company 401K with company contribution
• 11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off
• Flexible Hybrid Schedule: 1 dedicated telehealth day per week, up to 2 telehealth days weekly depending on center maturity, clinical needs, and team coordination
• Short-term disability for all staff covered by Soar
• Trainings and continuing education, and work with national experts on ESDM implementation

Pay

Base pay: $86,000.00 - $113,500.00/year
Annual performance bonus potential up to $3,800.
Additional compensation beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications.
Bonus: Up to $10,000 sign on bonus, based on start date and location

Schedule

Hybrid: 1 work-from-home day per week for each BCBA, with some opportunity for 2 work-from-home days, depending on center maturity, clinical needs, and team coordination