Clinical Assessor

Autism Learning Partners•Gaithersburg, MD

23h•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This is a 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). ALP is 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.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must live within 50 miles of North Bethesda, MD to be eligible for this position
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

Nice To Haves

Up to 50% telehealth for your in-home cases
No required Saturday work
Clear billable expectations - typically 25–30 hrs/week, confirmed for your region before you accept.
Attainable monthly bonus can put up to an additional $21,600/year in your pocket
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.
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.
23 days off annually (15 PTO days, accruing from Day 1, plus holidays including 1 floating holiday)
Clear promotion path from BCBA → Sr. BCBA → Assistant Clinical Director → Clinical Director → Senior Clinical Director.
Client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing/contracting, and scheduling are handled for you - so you can stay focused on clinical work.
A clear path to make values-based clinical decisions based entirely on what’s best for your client and family.
CASP’s full CEU library (75+ approved courses), plus 10 CEUs annually via ALP events like our IMPACT Conference and monthly live sessions.
Free 8-hour BACB-approved supervision course for new BCBA certificants.
Unlimited referral bonuses (up to $2,500 for Behavior Analyst referrals).
Opportunity to partner with our internal DEI council.
Study support for BCBA candidates and in-house RBT courses to help ensure your team is fully prepared.

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: $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
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
60+ Hours of Onboarding + Ongoing Clinical Support
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
Employer-paid short-term disability
No Contracts, No Non-Competes
CASP Provider Access
Free 8-hour BACB-approved supervision course for new BCBA certificants.
Unlimited referral bonuses (up to $2,500 for Behavior Analyst referrals).