Clinical Assessor

Autism Learning Partners•Gaithersburg, MD

6d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Autism Learning Partners is hiring a Clinical Assessor to lead clinical assessments and serve as the first clinical point of contact for families entering its ABA services. The role conducts Functional Behavior Assessments remotely or in person according to client needs and location, selects appropriate assessment tools, develops individualized function-based treatment and behavior intervention plans, and documents level-of-care recommendations aligned with clinical best practices and payer requirements. The Clinical Assessor communicates recommendations compassionately and guides families through the transition to ongoing services. The position is semi-remote and primarily provides remote support, with some in-person work required as needed to complete assessments. A small caseload of 5–7 clients is required. Candidates must live within 50 miles of North Bethesda, Maryland. The position offers a potential annual salary of $90,000–$100,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography, plus an attainable monthly bonus that may add up to $21,600 annually. Typical billable expectations are 25–30 hours per week, confirmed for the candidate’s region before acceptance. The organization describes itself as clinician-led, with BCBAs in clinical leadership roles between clinicians and the CEO. It provides more than 60 hours of onboarding during the first four weeks, ongoing clinical support, monthly continuing education, an annual in-house research conference, and weekly office hours with the Clinical Development team. Support-center teams handle functions including intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing, and scheduling. Employment is at-will, with no required employment contracts or non-competes.

Requirements

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Active Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) certification in Maryland, issued by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Must live within 50 miles of North Bethesda, Maryland.
Able to complete some in-person support as needed for assessments.

Responsibilities

Lead clinical assessments and serve as the first clinical point of contact for new families entering ALP services.
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments via telehealth or in person, based on client needs and location.
Select and administer appropriate assessment tools to develop a comprehensive clinical picture.
Create individualized, function-based treatment plans and behavior intervention plans.
Determine and document level-of-care recommendations in accordance with clinical best practices and payer requirements.
Communicate clinical recommendations clearly and compassionately to families.
Guide families through the assessment-to-services transition and support their engagement until ongoing ABA services begin.
Collaborate with Client Services, Clinical Directors, and regional leadership to ensure smooth clinical handoffs.
Complete required assessment reports and supporting documentation accurately and on time in CentralReach.
Enter initial programs and goals to support a seamless transition to the assigned Case Supervisor.
Provide flexible clinical support and maintain a small caseload of 5–7 clients.

Benefits

Potential annual salary of $90,000–$100,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography.
Attainable monthly bonus with potential earnings of up to an additional $21,600 per year.
23 days off annually, including 15 PTO days accruing from Day 1 and holidays, including one floating holiday.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Employer-paid short-term disability.
Health savings account.
401(k) with employer matching.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Study support for BCBA candidates and in-house RBT courses.
More than 60 hours of onboarding and ongoing clinical support, including monthly CEUs, an annual research conference, and weekly Clinical Development office hours.
Referral program offering up to $2,500 for Behavior Analyst referrals.
Access to more than 75 approved CEU courses through CASP Provider Access.
No required employment contracts or non-competes; employment is at-will.