How PairABA Assesses Clinics
At PairABA, we believe great placements start with great environments.
We don’t work with every clinic — and that’s intentional. Before we ever introduce a clinician, we carefully assess clinics to ensure they are ethical, supportive, and structured for long-term success.
Our goal isn’t to fill roles quickly.
It’s to create placements that last.
1. Leadership &
Values Alignment
We assess:
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Leadership philosophy and decision-making style
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Commitment to ethical ABA practice
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Willingness to invest in clinician support and development
3. Supervision &
Support Systems
We evaluate:
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Supervision models for RBTs and BCaBAs
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Training, onboarding, and mentorship systems
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Access to clinical leadership and consultation
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Policies around feedback, performance, and growth
5. Ethics, Compliance
& Risk Factors
We review:
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Approach to ethics and professional boundaries
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Productivity pressure and response to ethical concerns
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History of turnover or systemic burnout
2. Clinical Structure &
Caseload Expectations
We review:
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Average caseload per BCBA
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Billable vs non-billable expectations
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Administrative workload and documentation demands
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Support provided for complex cases
4. Compensation Transparency & Fairness
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Salary ranges and bonus structures
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PTO, benefits, and flexibility
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How compensation aligns with workload expectations
6. Culture &
Retention Readiness
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Communication norms and feedback culture
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Responsiveness and professionalism during the vetting process
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Willingness to collaborate on realistic role design
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