Clinical Assessor (BCBA)

Autism Learning Partners•Silver Spring, MD

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Must reside within the state of Maryland

Nice To Haves

Holding a small caseload is also required (5-7 clients).

Responsibilities

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
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

Benefits

Potential Annual Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography
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.
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.
Clinical Development team also offers weekly office hours or 1:1 support, as needed.
Monthly CEUs
Annual in-house conference featuring leading researchers in the field
Opportunities to lead sponsored research initiatives
23 days off annually between holidays including 1 floating holiday and 15 days of PTO that begins to accrue from Day 1
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.
No contracts or non-compete agreements
Generous health insurance package
401(k) Retirement Program with employer match
Employer paid short-term disability
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