About Children’s Specialized ABA
Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive.
Children’s Specialized ABA offers home-based, community-based, and center-based ABA therapy.
At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values
Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.
Join Us as a Clinical Director (BCBA)
As Clinical Director, you will lead clinical operations and ensure high-quality services for children in their most critical developmental years. You'll serve as both a mentor and a visionary, supporting our talented BCBAs and behavior technicians while shaping evidence-based programming aligned with the unique needs of each child and family. You will be working closely with the Regional Clinical Director.
What You'll Do:
Clinical Leadership
Oversee the development and fidelity of ABA programming across the center.Review and analyze clinical data to drive continuous improvement.Ensure quality care by supervising BCBAs and RBTs through observation, coaching, and feedback.Guide onboarding and development for all new clinical team members.Collaborate with the Center Administrator on daily operations.
Supervision & Staff Development
Provide regular, meaningful supervision to RBTs and BCBAs.Lead monthly BCBA meetings and foster a culture of learning and excellence.Ensure compliance with the BACB supervision and ethical standards.
Collaboration & Family Engagement
Partner with families, caregivers, and professionals to create individualized, consistent care plans.Participate and support in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate care with allied professionals.Maintain open, compassionate communication with families throughout the treatment journey.
What You'll Need
Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Maryland.Minimum 3 years of BCBA experience, including staff supervision.Completion of BACB supervision training. Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children (e.g., bending, floor play, lifting up to 40 lbs).CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Work Location & Hours:
The typical schedule is M-F 9AM to 5PM, on-site in our Beltsville MD EI Center.
Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA
We’re an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team.
Here’s what you can expect:
Shape the future:Build and lead a high-performing clinical team in a growing center of excellence that gives space for clinical autonomy. Our EI centers have dedicated administrative support to let you focus on clinical care.Work-life balance:Maintain 20 billable hours per week with administrative time to lead, mentor, and innovate.Free individual medical insurance:optional coverage for family as well.Comprehensive benefits: Free CEUs + quarterly reimbursements for CEUs, PTO (up to 19 paid days off within 1st year of employment, sick time, paid holidays, 401K, free 50k life insurance policy, and more.Professional growth: Access to ongoing training, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement.Family-centered culture:Join a team that values inclusivity, quality, and genuine connection with families and each other.Extra perks:Free EAP, dental, vision, short term disability, critical illness, referral bonus program, and company discount program (discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets and more
Compensation
The expected salary range for this role is $105,000–$110,000 per year, with performance bonuses up to $131,600.
Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.
Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.