Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Optimal Beginnings, LLC • Rockville, MD

2d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Optimal Beginnings, you’ll be helping to practice, enhance, and carry out our integrated ABA and speech model, focused on building real independence for children and lasting confidence for their families. Your work directly supports children as they practice meaningful skills in small-group environments designed to mirror real-world moments, not adult-led scripts.
You will equip clients and parents with the tools, skills, and support they need to move toward meaningful independence, expand what’s possible for each child, and create greater confidence and calm for every family we serve.
You will also mentor, develop, and empower a team of dedicated clinicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to uphold the highest standards of therapeutic excellence and deliver exceptional care.

Requirements

• Active BCBA certification with licensure in Maryland and Virginia.
• Current CPR certification
• Experience serving children with autism spectrum disorder, with early intervention experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that build clarity and confidence for families
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly within an integrated ABA and Speech model
• Genuine commitment to empowering children and cultivating calm, confidence, and independence for families

Nice To Haves

• early intervention experience

Responsibilities

• Delivering and supervising Applied Behavior Analysis
• Equip clients and parents with the tools, skills, and support they need to move toward meaningful independence
• Mentor, develop, and empower a team of dedicated clinicians and Registered Behavior Technicians

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching to support your future
• Professional Liability Insurance provided
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Unlimited paid time off, grounded in trust and professional accountability
• Flexible scheduling within a structured, collaborative model
• CEU and license fee reimbursement
• Dedicated administrative support to protect your clinical focus
• Opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and growth within our integrated model
• Referral program
• A collaborative clinical environment where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees