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Alpaca Health
Fort Collins, Colorado

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAContract

Listed compensation

$160K–$230K+ /yr

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Job Description

BCBAs don't need another job. We need another path.

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.
  • What if you built your own practice instead?
  • 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.
  • So, what does Alpaca do?

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.

Who this is for

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.

What's Next

  • 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
  • Webinar on how the Alpaca Health model works
  • Webinar on how much Alpaca Health practice owners can make

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

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will establish and lead their own independent ABA practice, maintaining full control over clinical care, caseload, and staffing. They will utilize Alpaca's infrastructure for administrative tasks, payroll, and insurance billing while focusing on client care.

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who are ready for autonomy and practice ownership. The role is designed for clinicians who want to transition from employment to building their own lasting business.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipPractice ManagementCase ManagementStaff HiringClinical Care DeliveryABA TherapyPatient Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Alpaca Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,633 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Colorado, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (59 salary observations; 131 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,897 salary observations; 5,266 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 43 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 37% have no call, 81% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$195k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $189k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
83% this job
Loan repayment
56%
Relocation assistance
39%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,960/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alpaca Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full control over schedule
Guaranteed biweekly payouts
AI-powered software
Administrative support
Income growth potential