Clinical Assessor (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

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!

*Qualified candidates must reside within the state of Maryland to be eligible for this position*

What We’re Offering:  

• Potential Annual Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography 
• Bonus: Attainable monthly/quarterly bonus opportunity ($35,000+ in your first three years)! 
• Semi-Remote Role: Primarily remote support, but some in-person support is required as needed to complete assessments. Holding a small caseload is also required (5-7 clients).

• 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 mornings and afternoons up until 6pm most nights, with preferably one to two 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 Clinical Assessments & serve as the first clinical point of contact for new families entering ALP services

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) via telehealth or in person, based on client needs and location

• Select and administer appropriate assessment tools to develop a comprehensive clinical picture

• Design Treatment and Level-of-Care Plans by creating individualized, function-based treatment plans and behavior intervention plans

• Determine and document level-of-care recommendations aligned with clinical best practices and payer requirements

• Communicate clinical recommendations clearly and compassionately to families

• Guide families through the assessment-to-services transition, supporting engagement until ongoing ABA services begin

• Collaborate closely with Client Services, Clinical Directors, and regional leadership to ensure smooth clinical handoffs

• Provide Flexible Clinical Support

• Complete all required assessment reports and supporting documentation accurately and on time in CentralReach.

• Enter initial programs and goals to support seamless transition to the assigned Case Supervisor

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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