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

Location: Onsite, Beaufort, 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.

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, and taking on as many (or as few) clients as fits your lifestyle.

We Handle: RBT staffing (sourcing, vetting, payroll, and retention perks—you make the final decision on who joins your team), all paperwork (credentialing, authorizations, billing, and claims submissions), and client acquisition (managing the referral pipeline and intake process).

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.

Benefits

• Total Caseload Control: You decide your volume, whether you want a full-time caseload or just a few clients to supplement your income.
• Telehealth Flexibility: We support a telehealth model where clinically appropriate, giving you the ability to work from home as needed.
• No Admin Burnout: A dedicated team handles billing, denials, and authorization processes.
• Recruitment Support: We manage sourcing and first-round interviews, presenting you with vetted candidates for final approval and providing backend support for team stability.

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.