Clinical Assessor | 21K + Bonus | Hybrid Flexibility

Autism Learning Partners; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Autism Learning Partners is seeking a BCBA with Maryland licensure for a semi-remote role in Maryland. You will conduct FBAs, design function-based plans, and coordinate care with families and internal teams. Role includes onboarding and ongoing clinical support, with a focus on client outcomes and flexible scheduling.

The position offers a competitive salary with a potential annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a clear growth path within a clinician-led organization.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification required.
• Active LBA Maryland certification required.
• Background check, TB test and pre-employment physical will be paid.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical assessments and be the first clinical contact for new families.
• Conduct FBAs via telehealth or in person based on client needs.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and comprehensive clinical pictures.
• Design function-based treatment and level-of-care plans.
• Document level-of-care recommendations and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with Client Services and leadership for smooth handoffs.
• Complete assessment reports and enter programs/goals in CentralReach.

Skills

BCBA Certification

Maryland LBA Certification

Communication skills

Job description

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

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

Your Future as a BCBA Starts Here - And It’s Looking Bright!

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.

Why BCBAs Choose ALP

• Hybrid Flexibility: Up to 50% telehealth for your in-home cases, plus no required Saturday work.
• Manageable Caseloads: Clear billable expectations - typically 25–30 hrs/week, confirmed for your region before you accept. No guessing games.
• Strong Earning Potential: Our attainable monthly bonus can put up to an additional $21,600/year in your pocket - we’ll show you how in your first interview.
• 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.

What We’re Offering

• 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 - we’ll show you how in your first interview.
• 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: 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 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
• 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
• Please note that this position is subject to a criminal background check, TB test, Pre-employment Physical Exam, which we will pay for

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are 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, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.

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