Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Downtown Silver Spring

Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD, US. Compensation: $86,000 - $113,500 per year.

Description

Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive life‑shaping services that help them thrive. As we expand into the Maryland region, we are entering a new chapter of that journey by bringing a model refined across multiple markets into a community where early team members will play a defining role.

This is a ground‑floor opportunity to help shape how a Soar center operates locally, practice and learn clinical approach alongside leadership, and build a culture rooted in collaboration, high expectations, and meaningful impact.

We prioritize early intervention, integrated care, and a play‑based ABA model grounded in the Early Start Denver Model, meeting the needs of each unique child and family.

Compensation and Role Design

• Base pay: $86,000 - $113,500 per year.
• Annual performance bonus potential up to $3,800.
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 based on start date and location.
• Annual bonus beyond the range for achieving clinical certifications.
• Caseload: 7-9 children per BCBA.
• Hybrid: 1 work‑from‑home day per week (additional day possible based on center maturity).
• Support and training: Deep onboarding and ongoing training in our ESDM‑based care model.
• Clinical growth: Multiple paths including center/regional leadership and specialized roles.

What You'll Do

• Plan, oversee, deliver, and adapt naturalistic therapy for young children ages 2-6 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 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.

What You Have

• 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.
• 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.

What You'll Get

• Quality medical (0 deductible), dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• 11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off.
• Flexible hybrid schedule: 1 dedicated telehealth day per week, with the possibility of up to 2 telehealth days weekly.
• Short‑term disability coverage for all staff.
• Training and continuing education, and work with national experts on ESDM implementation.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: work closely with ABA, OT, psychology, and/or LPCs in our center via client overlaps and weekly interdisciplinary care meetings.
• Opportunity for career growth through multiple advancement pathways.

EEO Statement

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Application

Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling deadline.