Clinical Assessor

Qualified candidates must live within 50 miles of North Bethesda, MD to be eligible for this position* Qualified candidates must live within 50 miles of North Bethesda, MD to be eligible for this position* Your Future as a BCBA Starts Here Join a clinician-led organization where every clinical leader between you and our CEO is a BCBA. At Autism Learning Partners (ALP), you’ll get the flexibility, support, and clinical autonomy to focus on what matters most - your clients and families. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the BACB is required. Why BCBAs Choose ALP Hybrid Flexibility: Up to 50% telehealth for your in-home cases, plus no required Saturday work. Manageable Caseloads: Clear billable expectations - typically 25–30 hrs/week, confirmed for your region before you accept. No guessing games. Strong Earning Potential: Our attainable monthly bonus can put up to an additional $21,600/year in your pocket - we’ll show you how in your first interview. Clinician-Led, Top to Bottom: 300+ BCBAs strong, with an org chart of nothing but BCBAs between you and our CEO, Dr. Gina Chang, BCBA-D. What We’re Offering Potential Annual Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography Bonus: Our attainable monthly bonus can put up to an additional $21,600/year in your pocket - we’ll show you how in your first interview. 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). Manageable Caseloads: Every caseload is built using our Caseload Summary Tool - balancing therapy hours, supervision needs, and time-of-day scheduling before it ever lands on your plate. 60+ Hours of Onboarding + Ongoing Clinical Support: Comprehensive training in your first 4 weeks (clinical best practices, Central Reach, goal writing, CPT codes, telehealth assessments), plus monthly CEUs, an annual in-house research conference, and weekly office hours with our Clinical Development team. Benefits Highlights: 23 days off annually (15 PTO days, accruing from Day 1, plus holidays including 1 floating holiday), generous health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and employer-paid short-term disability. No Contracts, No Non-Competes: Your employment is fully at-will - we don’t require contracts because we value flexibility and trust. Grow with us on your own terms. The ALP Difference Opportunities for Advancement: Clear path from BCBA to Clinical Director. Support Center Assistance: Intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing, and scheduling handled for you - stay focused on clinical work. Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Health savings account, 401(k) with 401(k) matching, Paid time off (15 days from Day 1; 23 total annually), Paid holidays (including 1 floating), Parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, and Employee assistance program. Study support for BCBA candidates and in-house RBT courses to help ensure your team is fully prepared. 60+ Hours of Onboarding + Ongoing Clinical Support: Monthly continuing education units (CEUs), an annual research conference, and weekly Clinical Development office hours. Referral program: Up to $2,500 for Behavior Analyst referrals. CASP Provider Access: 75+ approved CEU courses. No contracts, no non-competes - employment is fully at-will. We don’t require contracts because we value flexibility and trust. 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. SPZBACR102 #J-18808-Ljbffr