If you've been a BCBA for a few years, you've probably seen the cycle.
A recruiter reaches out. A company promises higher pay, better benefits, a sign-on bonus, or a healthier culture. You make the move, hoping this time will be different.
A year or two later, you're looking again.
The problem isn't that you haven't found the right employer.
It's that you're still looking for one.
That's why we started Alpaca.
We believe clinicians should own the practices where they provide care. So instead of hiring BCBAs, we partner with them to build independent practices.
You stay the owner and clinical leader, with full control over:
How you deliver care
Which families you serve
Your schedule and caseload
Who you hire and how you compensate them
How quickly you grow your practice
Instead of building someone else's business, you build your own.
And, practice owners on Alpaca earn $160,000-$230,000+ annually, depending on the size of their practice.
Unlike a traditional salary, your income grows as your practice grows.
We provide the infrastructure behind the scenes, including:
Fast in-network access to major payers in your state
Guaranteed biweekly payouts, so BT payroll is never a concern
AI-powered software for scheduling, data collection, documentation, and payroll
End-to-end administrative support, so you never have to wait on hold with insurance
Think of us as the operating system for your practice. You focus on your clients and clinical care while we help run the business.
You own your own LLC, employ your own team, and have your own brand and identity. Alpaca Health is here to support.
This path is a great fit if you:
Are an experienced BCBA ready for more autonomy
Have thought about starting a practice but weren't sure where to begin
Want to build something lasting instead of changing employers every few years
Believe clinicians should own the practices where they provide care
If you're ready to step off the job-switching treadmill and build a practice that's truly yours, we'd love to talk.
If you want to talk to someone about the opportunity, apply here.
If you want to learn more about Alpaca Health and the opportunity to start your own practice, check out:
Alpaca Health's Provider Website
Provider Stories:
How a San Antonio BCBA Started a Practice While Preparing for Baby #2
How a Hawaii BCBA Grew to 40 Clients and a Clinic Location in 1 Year
How a Dallas BCBA Grew to 10+ Clients in Months
How a Colorado BCBA Grew to 10+ Clients in Months and a Clinic Location in 1 Year
Deliver rehabilitation assessments and tailored return-to-work plans, supporting clients through recovery while coordinating with employers, insurers and health professionals across a diverse caseload.
Manage individual case safety reports and related pharmacovigilance activities, including case follow-up, safety reconciliation, coding, reporting, and support for client and internal PV processes.
Build and scale clinical programs from concept through launch, designing workflows, evaluating partnership pilots, and improving Care Management operations using clear metrics and cross-functional collaboration.
Provides clinical supervision to associate-level therapists, reviewing cases and documentation, guiding treatment decisions, and monitoring professional development and readiness for independent practice.
Provide structured clinical supervision to associate therapists through case discussions, feedback, and professional development planning while supporting sound clinical judgment, ethical practice, and required documentation.
