Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)- Center Based

Little Leaves•Owings Mills, MD

9d•$82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Center-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Owing Mills, MD Grow your career. Make an impact. Love where you work. At Little Leaves, we’re redefining what it means to be a BCBA. From a competitive sign-on & relocation bonus to a supportive team culture, we give you the tools, benefits, and flexibility you need to thrive—personally and professionally. Compensation & Perks Guaranteed salary (not based on billables) + quarterly incentives Total earning potential up to $100,000 (base + bonus + benefits) Professional development budget to invest in your growth Unlimited referral bonuses (yes, really unlimited ) Sign-On Bonus Time to Recharge (Without Guilt) Unlimited PTO + 11 paid holidays + 6 dedicated sick days CEU/conference days for your professional growth Your pay is not tied to billables. That means you can actually take the time you’ve earned, without stress, without guilt, and without it cutting into your paycheck. Work-Life Balance Center-based position with flexibility for remote work when clinical metrics are met No nights. No weekends. Ever. A team that respects your time and supports your success Why You’ll Love Working Here (just the facts!) Small caseloads → more quality time with each client (max caseload 8 full-time kiddos) BCBA leaders at every level of the organization + access to doctoral-level BCBAs for continued mentorship and guidance Focus on your expertise: you won’t be responsible for training Behavior Technicians, and you’ll have a strong support team to handle administrative tasks Monthly in-house CEs + dedicated CEU/conference days to keep you growing Clinical excellence first: strong supervision, quality standards, and real support Collaborative, fun, and inclusive team culture Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match Relocation assistance available What makes Little Leaves a great place to work in ABA: Ethics: Little Leaves has an unwavering commitment to ethics—both clinically and in our business practices. Professional Development: With growth as a core value, Little Leaves ensures all staff receive on-going professional development. Opportunities include regular supervision with an experienced BCBA/BCBA-D, peer reviews, all-staff trainings, and in-house CEU-granting presentations. Little Leaves also provides financial support for conference and workshop attendance. High-quality Behavior Technicians: Well-trained Behavior Technicians mean your programming will be implemented with fidelity. Little Leaves uses rigorous hiring standards to ensure we find the right team members. We then use a consistent training model which includes multiple weeks of hands-on coaching to ensure all BTs are well-prepared for their role. Multi-Tier Model: Little Leaves uses an apprentice style model to help up-and-coming and recent BCBAs develop into competent, independent case supervisors. Center based program: Being together in one building means that supervisors can see their clients and BTs more regularly and jump in to provide support as needed. We all enjoy being together as a community where we can collaborate each day! More time with each other, less time in cars! What we do: We provide high quality, critical early intervention programs, based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Services are designed to nurture the growth and development of young children with social, behavior, and/or language challenges. Little Leaves provides a range of in-home, at-school, and full day center-based ABA services for children with developmental delays, especially Autism Spectrum Disorders, in Virginia, the DC metro area, the Baltimore metro area, and the South Florida area. Overview The Supervising Behavior Analyst (SBA) is the qualified healthcare professional (QHP) that provides direct case management for clients. Case management includes assessment, treatment programming, with protocol modification, documentation, supervision and administrative oversight of technicians and specialist(s) for your caseload. This is a full-time position that carries a target of 8 to 10 children on a full caseload with at least 25 client facing hours per week (4 – 6 per day). The schedule is based on center operating hours of 8 – 5 PM but may vary depending on the needs of each center and region. As an SBA, you ensure our services meet generally accepted standards of care and meet the compliance requirements of funders including all service documentation, state or other regulations, and Little Leaves clinical standards, general policies, and operating procedures. You are responsible for the interventions in our individualized programming to teach new skills and replace or decrease problem behavior, ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of the client(s) on your caseload. You are responsible for developing the skills of behavior technician(s), collaborating with and training caregivers, and others as needed on skill acquisition and behavior support protocols. You must have a strong foundation and continue to improve your competency in applied behavior analysis, and you may formally mentor specialists and provide supervision per the BACB supervisor guidelines as they work to advance their professional certifications. You must be able to effectively collaborate with stakeholders on the client’s team, including, but not be limited to, families, funding sources, school districts, and other providers.

Requirements

Master’s degree in special education, behavior analysis, or related field required.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA); Licensure eligible.
Minimum of 1 – 2 years working directly with individuals diagnosed with ASD; case management experience preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to behavior analysis, ABA principles, and procedures; commitment to continuing to develop expertise and to ongoing professional and leadership skill development.
Experience in establishing strong relationships with staff, caregivers, other stakeholders, and the leadership team.
Working knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic procedures for serving individuals with ASD.
Ability to effectively utilize data and information systems to problem solve and make data-based decisions.
Committed to ensuring client/family dignity as well as promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical and professional activities.
Committed to continuing education and pursuing growth opportunities to further develop clinical and professional skills.
Collaborative, influential, and positive communication style in working with people of diverse backgrounds, including families, funders, teachers, leaders, staff, and volunteers.
Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and teambuilding skills.
The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.
An unwavering commitment to integrity and ethical practice
Excellent self-management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Serves as the case manager and oversee the day-to-day delivery of evidence-based ABA therapy services to young children (1 – 6 years) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related disabilities.
Provides direct assessment, evaluation (e.g., VB-MAPP, functional behavior assessment), develops and monitors programming for their caseload.
Ensures that required documentation (i.e., reports, treatment notes) are completed within 10 business days of assessment and submitted to the supervisor for review 5 business days prior to date due to Little Leaves billing department for insurance re-authorization submission.
The SBA provides formal supervision to behavior technicians and/ or direct services to clients (up to 10 direct 1:1 client hours/ week) on a predetermined schedule and using recommended tools.
The SBA identifies appropriate caregiver training goals, develops materials, and completes caregiver training sessions using evidence-based curriculum through behavioral skills training.
Maintain accurate records of assessment and treatment activities for billing and client clinical medical records, including scheduling, converting appointments and completion of treatment records within 24 hours of rendering services.
Remain compliant with responsibilities as outlined by the BACB and as required by licensure and funding sources, including state and federal regulatory entities.
Continue to develop clinical and nonbehavioral skills through engagement with didactic trainings, CE events, and meetings as assigned by supervisor(s).
Maintains licensure and certification or makes adequate progress towards completion of the requirements for licensure or certification. Ensure you are familiar with and compliant with your ethical and professional guidelines and codes associated with certification and/ or licensure (e.g., www.bacb.com).
Maintain ongoing communication with direct supervisor and other team staff. Proactively raise ideas and concerns and discuss problems or concerns with supervisor or other Little Leaves team members as appropriate.
Complete additional duties as assigned by the center director, including being part of the site leadership team, pitching in wherever necessary administratively to ensure the best team member, client experience, and execution of operational standards.

Benefits

Guaranteed salary (not based on billables) + quarterly incentives
Total earning potential up to $100,000 (base + bonus + benefits)
Professional development budget to invest in your growth
Unlimited referral bonuses (yes, really unlimited )
Sign-On Bonus
Unlimited PTO + 11 paid holidays + 6 dedicated sick days
CEU/conference days for your professional growth
Center-based position with flexibility for remote work when clinical metrics are met
No nights. No weekends. Ever.
Small caseloads → more quality time with each client (max caseload 8 full-time kiddos)
BCBA leaders at every level of the organization + access to doctoral-level BCBAs for continued mentorship and guidance
Focus on your expertise: you won’t be responsible for training Behavior Technicians, and you’ll have a strong support team to handle administrative tasks
Monthly in-house CEs + dedicated CEU/conference days to keep you growing
Clinical excellence first: strong supervision, quality standards, and real support
Collaborative, fun, and inclusive team culture
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match
Relocation assistance available