Part-Time Independent BCBA (1099) – Full Admin Support & Autonomy | Anderson, SC

Location: Onsite in Anderson, SC

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

About the Role

Are you a BCBA tired of burnout, impossible caseloads, and drowning in administrative red tape? At Tellos, we believe that to provide the best clinical outcomes for children, providers need autonomy, support, and a healthy work-life balance. We are looking for Independent Contractor (1099) BCBAs who want to take control of their career with full administrative support.

Think of this as "plug-and-play" independence. You act as the clinical leader, determining the best course of treatment for your clients. We act as your backend operations team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Clinically: Conduct robust functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and skill-based assessments to design individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that target meaningful outcomes.
• Drive Treatment Fidelity: Provide competency-based supervision and mentorship to RBTs, ensuring protocols are implemented with high fidelity and clinical rigor.
• Data-Based Decision Making: Utilize visual data analysis to monitor client progress, modifying instructional protocols and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) in real-time to ensure continuous growth.
• Documentation & Medical Necessity: Collaborate with the Tellos admin team to ensure all clinical documentation clearly demonstrates medical necessity, meeting payer standards without compromising clinical depth.
• Facilitate Caregiver Partnership: Partner with families through consistent collaboration and parent coaching to ensure skills generalize to the home environment, driving sustainable, long-term outcomes.
• Ethical Practice: Uphold the highest standards of professional practice and client dignity in accordance with the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

What You Focus On

• Clinical decisions and quality of care.
• Determining your own schedule.
• Deciding if a case requires in-person support or if telehealth is clinically appropriate.
• Taking on as many (or as few) clients as fits your lifestyle.

What We Handle

• RBT Staffing: Sourcing, vetting, payroll, and retention perks; you make the final decision on who joins your team to ensure the right clinical fit.
• The Paperwork: Credentialing, authorizations, billing, and claims submissions.
• Client Acquisition: Managing the referral pipeline and intake process, connecting you directly with families seeking services so you don’t have to worry about marketing or outreach.

Benefits

• Total Caseload Control: You decide your volume, whether full-time or just a few clients to supplement your income.
• Telehealth Flexibility: Support for a telehealth model where clinically appropriate, allowing you to work from home as you see fit.
• No Admin Burnout: Dedicated team to handle billing, denials, and authorization processes.
• Recruitment Support: Management of sourcing and first-round interviews, presenting you with vetted candidates for final approval.

Requirements

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Active South Carolina LBA strongly preferred.
• Residence in South Carolina preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong desire for autonomy and the discipline to manage an independent schedule.
• Comfortable using technology for telehealth supervision and digital data collection.

Pay

Earning Potential: up to $125,000+ per year (Based on caseload volume). Compensation Range: $100,000 - $125,000.