Assistant Behavior Analyst Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Your Future as a BCBA Starts Here—And It’s Looking Bright

Join the largest female clinician-led ABA agency in the country and work with people who just get it. At Autism Learning Partners, we’re all about growing together, learning from each other, and actually making a difference! Whether you're fresh in the field or leveling up, you'll find mentorship, career growth, and a whole community of BCBAs ready to cheer you on!

What We’re Offering: 

• Annual Salary: Up to $84,000-$93,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography 
• Bonus: Sign on Bonus + Attainable monthly/quarterly bonus opportunity ($35,000+ in your first three years)! 
• Hybrid Role: Remote and In-home
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between client locations
• Dedicated administrative support team to assist with scheduling, materials, and documentation
• Reduced administrative burden so BCBAs can focus on clinical work
• Support with materials and program resources for sessions

• Initial Onboarding Support: 60+ hours of comprehensive training during the first 3-4 weeks of integration including topics such as clinical best practices, using Central Reach, goal writing, clinical problem solving, CPT codes, telehealth assessments. Our Clinical Development team also offers weekly office hours or 1:1 support, as needed.   
• Education and Mentorship: Monthly CEUs, annual in-house conference featuring leading researchers in the field, and opportunities to lead sponsored research initiatives 
• Some Benefits Highlights: 23 days off annually between holidays including 1 floating holiday and 15 days of PTO that begins to accrue from Day 1 
• Flexible Schedule: Opportunities to work from home that includes Mon-Fri flexibility in the early and late afternoons up until 6pm some nights, with preferably 3 to 4 evenings per week of availability until 8:30pm. No expectation of Saturday work unless you want to schedule make-up sessions. You’re in full control! 
• Our Promise: We don't require contracts or non-compete agreements because we value flexibility and trust. Your employment with us is fully at-will, allowing you to grow with us on your own terms. 

Why Choose Us? 

• An org chart of nothing but BCBAs between you and the CEO, Dr. Gina Chang, BCBA-D.  
• A clear path to make values-based clinical decisions based entirely on what is best for your client and family 
• Generous health insurance package, 401(k) Retirement Program with employer match, and employer paid short-term disability  
• As a CASP Provider, ALP will grant you access to CASP’s entire CEU library which includes over 75 CEU-approved courses (plus 10 CEUs annually via ALP events such as our IMPACT Conference and monthly live sessions) 
• Clear promotion framework from BCBA, Sr. BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Director, and Senior Clinical Director 
• For any new BCBA certificants – we offer the 8-hour supervision course as approved by the BACB 
• Unlimited referral bonuses 
• Reasonable expectation of billable hours 
• Opportunity to partner and/or serve with our internal DEI council   
• Study support for BCBA candidates and in-house RBT courses to help ensure your team is fully prepared 
• Support Center resources designed to address your administrative needs, including client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing/contracting, and scheduling 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Lead by Example and Be a Pillar of Support: Inspire and guide Behavior Technicians through effective supervision and support, ensuring that they are implementing treatment plans with a high degree of reliability and fidelity.  
• Drive Positive Change: Conduct FBAs and develop innovative ABA programs that include continuously evaluating client needs, providing parent education, and problem solving, to help each client reach their potential. 
• Embrace Challenges with Grace: Stay calm and professional in challenging situations, adapt to change with flexibility, and continuously seek opportunities for growth. 
• Lead with Initiative and Openness: Proactively communicate, take initiative, and welcome learning to create a safe environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 
• Active LBA Certification in the state of Maryland as issued by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Please note that this position is subject to a criminal background check, TB test, Pre-employment Physical Exam, which we will pay for   

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists. Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.

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