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Kennedy Krieger

Non-profit pediatric neurodevelopmental care provider

Behavior Analyst 1

Full-TimeDeadline 10/1/27
$57.1k - $99.3k/yr
Junior, Mid
Master's, PhD
Baltimore, MD, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • Must possess and maintain certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
  • Must possess and maintain licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Maryland.
  • Must complete the required Behavior Analyst Certification Board 8-hour supervisor training within one month of hire to supervise Registered Behavior Technicians.
  • Must maintain up-to-date status in company-provided in-service topics according to the department’s required timeline.
  • A master’s degree or higher in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in a multidisciplinary setting working with preschool-aged children with autism is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direct clinical services, supervision, and case management for assigned individuals.
  • Conduct functional and descriptive behavioral assessments and interpret assessment results.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans using applied behavior analysis, including Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention strategies embedded within natural routines and activities.
  • Establish and oversee data collection systems and analyze behavioral data to guide clinical decisions.
  • Provide caregiver education, coaching, and consultation to promote generalization and maintenance of skills.
  • Train and supervise staff, students, and/or trainees in assessment, intervention, data collection, and fidelity of implementation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to integrate behavioral and developmental perspectives into service delivery.
  • Participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, and program activities as required.
  • Complete clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and professional standards.
  • Adhere to ethical standards defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and organizational policies.
  • Participate in hiring, supervising, and evaluating program staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience conducting research and communicating research findings through professional conferences, peer-reviewed journals, seminars, or similar venues.

About the company

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins that supports children and young adults with developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, or musculoskeletal system through patient care, education, research, and professional training. It uses an interdisciplinary treatment approach where multiple specialists work together to create individualized plans, offering neurobehavioral, rehabilitation, and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units as well as more than 55 outpatient clinics and several home, community, and school programs. It differs from many providers by pairing medical care with education and community services under one umbrella, strengthened by its Johns Hopkins link and coordinated, team-based care across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. The goal is to improve quality of life for these individuals through comprehensive, coordinated care, education, research, and training.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$2M

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • On August 21, 2026, Kennedy Krieger posted new AI autism screening research with Penn Engineering.
  • The institute won a $4 million NIH grant for toddler autism brain-imaging research in 2026.
  • CDC funded its fellowship expansion with $7.5 million, strengthening workforce training in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Dr. John Campo stepped down September 2026, leaving pediatric psychiatry leadership in transition.
  • A WARN filing cut 26 workers in Baltimore and Windsor Mill effective August 7, 2026.
  • If Johns Hopkins support weakens, Kennedy Krieger loses referrals, faculty, and research leverage quickly.

What makes Kennedy Krieger unique

  • Johns Hopkins affiliate Kennedy Krieger treats rare pediatric neurologic, developmental, and spinal disorders across 55 clinics.
  • Its interdisciplinary model spans inpatient rehabilitation, schools, home services, and specialized outpatient care.
  • Kennedy Krieger leads national autism screening, wearable brain imaging, and epilepsy-sleep research in 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Training Programs
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

12%
The University of Maryland, Baltimore
Aug 24th, 2026
Nov. 6: Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Healthcare Ethics Committee Network Ethics Conference.

Nov. 6: Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Healthcare Ethics Committee Network Ethics Conference. August 24, 2026 The Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Healthcare Ethics Committee Network (MHECN) are jointly hosting an Ethics Conference from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6. The live, interactive virtual workshop is intended for clinical social workers, ethics consultants, ethics committee members, care coordinators, behavioral health clinicians, and health care professionals involved in ethics consultation or documentation. The keynote speaker will be Steve O'Neill, LICSW, BCD, JD, director of behavioral health, OpenNotes Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, who is a longtime faculty member of the Harvard Medical School and Simmons University School of Social Work. MHECN is a membership organization, established by the Health Law Program at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

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Aug 22nd, 2025
Kennedy Krieger Institute Earns Forbes Best Employers in Maryland Recognition for Second Consecutive Year

Kennedy Krieger Institute has been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers in Maryland for 2025, marking the second consecutive year the organization has received this recognition.

Practical Neurology
Jul 1st, 2025
Catherine Chu, MD, to Lead Pediatric Neurology at Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins

Catherine Chu, MD, MA, MMSc, has been named Vice President of Child Neurology of the Kennedy Krieger Institute and will also serve as Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurology and the John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Nov 8th, 2024
Baltimore Choral Arts presents: Christmas with Choral Arts

This year, Baltimore Choral Arts is partnering with the Kennedy Krieger Institute to hold a Christmas toy drive at the concert.

Citybiz
Oct 9th, 2024
Kennedy Krieger Institute Recognized as One of the Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

Kennedy Krieger Institute's has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.