Clinical Assessor (BCBA)

About the role

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!

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
• Create 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

Requirements

Qualified candidates must reside within the state of Maryland to be eligible for this position.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in clinical assessment tools and techniques
• Experience with telehealth assessments
• Knowledge of behavior intervention plans and level-of-care recommendations

Benefits

• Potential Annual Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography
• Bonus: 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
• Holding a small caseload is also required (5-7 clients)
• Initial Onboarding Support: 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
• Our Clinical Development team also offers weekly office hours or 1:1 support, as needed
• Education and Mentorship: Monthly CEUs, annual in-house conference featuring leading researchers in the field, and opportunities to lead sponsored research initiatives

Pay

Potential Annual Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 based on experience, skills, tenure, and geography

Schedule

Semi-Remote Role: Primarily remote support, but some in-person support is required as needed to complete assessments.

Benefits Highlights

• 23 days off annually between holidays including 1 floating holiday and 15 days of PTO that begins to accrue from Day 1
• Flexible Schedule: 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.
• Your employment with us is fully at-will, allowing you to grow with us on your own terms.

Why Choose Us?

• An org chart of nothing but BCBAs between you and the CEO, Dr. Gina Chang, BCBA-D
• A clear path to make values-based clinical decisions based entirely on what is best for your client and family
• Generous health insurance package, 401(k) Retirement Program with employer match, and employer paid short-term disability
• 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

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

Create 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