Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the Role

As a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you'll lead clinical care for your caseload - designing individualized treatment plans, supervising Behavior Technicians and Program Managers, and partnering directly with families to drive real progress. Clinical decisions are guided by what's best for the client, not red tape. This role is designed for professionals who have earned their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

What We're Offering

• $5,000 Sign-on bonus available
• Potential Annual Salary: $90,000+ based on experience, skills, and geography
• Hybrid Role: Up to 50% of direct supervision may be conducted remotely when clinically appropriate, with most case management and indirect work completed remotely. Must be within 50 miles from center located in North Bethesda, MD.
• 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

• Career Growth, By the Numbers: A clear promotion path from BCBA → Sr. BCBA → Assistant Clinical Director → Clinical Director → Senior Clinical Director. Our BCBA-certified employees average 4.8 years of tenure, 66 have advanced into a BCBA or higher role since January, and 1 in 7 have been here 10+ years.
• Support Center Behind You: 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 Provider Access: 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead by Example and Be a Pillar of Support: Inspire and guide Behavior Technicians through effective supervision, ensuring treatment plans are implemented with a high degree of reliability and fidelity.
• Drive Positive Change: Conduct FBAs and develop innovative ABA programs — continuously evaluating client needs, providing parent education, and problem-solving to help each client reach their potential.
• Embrace Challenges with Grace: Stay calm and professional in challenging situations, adapt with flexibility, and continuously seek opportunities for growth.
• Lead with Initiative and Openness: Proactively communicate, take initiative, and welcome learning to create a safe environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing.