Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Center Based After School Program

Overview

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for creating and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs and providing oversight for specific cases within the Verbal Beginnings community per clinical guidelines. They will utilize, understand, and apply work practices aligned with the core values and strategic plan of Verbal Beginnings.

About Us

Verbal Beginnings is here to make a difference and give every child a chance. Our philosophy of changing lives and commitment to our core values has been the driving force that has allowed us to make an impact for an entire decade. It’s the same commitment to care with an expanding footprint that allows us to serve even more amazing kiddos and their families than ever before!

Vibrant Centers in Columbia, Millersville, Rockville, Frederick, Annapolis, and Alexandria VA!

Serving clients in-home throughout MD, DC, VA, DE and PA!

Our Mission: Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.

Verbal Beginnings is looking for amazing BCBAs who want to change lives every day with our clients!

Compensation & Schedules

• Compensation: $85 - $95 per hour
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Generous referral bonuses - no limitations!
• Paid BACB Supervision opportunities: Up to an additional $8k per year!
• Schedule: This position operates partially in a professional office environment as well as in a classroom based 1:1 instructional setting. Must be available onsite 2 or 4 days per week (Mon/Wed, Tues/Thurs, or Mon-Thurs) 4:15pm-6:45pm with a variety of remote work as well as additional work in client's homes, school or community settings also available.
  
  

Wellness & Mental Health

• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Family Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  
  

Other Great Benefits

• Relocation Assistance - Ask Us!
• Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision Plans
• Professionally-Managed 401(K) Plan
• Professional Development (Monthly CEUs & Professional Development Stipend)
• Small caseloads
• Leadership Opportunities, OBM Training & Promotion-From-Within
• Focus On Clinical Quality, Supervision & Mentorship
• BCBA Owned & Operated Since 2011
  
  

Summary

The Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) position is an administrative and clinical leadership position that provides clinical oversight for a team of therapists and clients. The role of the Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) is to assess clients, develop treatment plans, oversee the training and implementation of the client’s programs, and provide family training. The Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) works closely with the Program Director and Program Coordinator to facilitate day to day operations of the center.

Responsibilities

As a BCBA, you will:

• Ensure clients are in a safe and positive environment at all times.
• Oversee a team of clients receiving services.
• Oversee clinical performance of therapists.
• Supervise Therapist 1:1 sessions, conduct individual family training, develop treatment plans, and provide 1:1 instruction services when necessary per the BACB standards and company policy.
• Uphold the BACB ethical code and CASP practice guidelines.
• Comply with all company policies as outlined in the Employment Agreement, Staff Manual, and Company Policies.
• Collaborate with other professionals for coordination of care for each individual client.
• Ensure classroom staff behavior is appropriate and professional and provide performance management and disciplinary action in accordance with existing policies and procedures.
• Mentor and train BCBAs new to the field of ABA and BCBAs who are new to VB.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

About You:

• You need a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• You need to be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience supervising the implementation of ABA-based treatment programs by RBTs.
• You need to be licensed in the state of Maryland or actively pursuing licensure at the time of hire.
• You need to be dedicated to providing high-quality, outcomes-based care to our clients and their families.
• BLS/CPR certification including pediatric BLS/CPR
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.

• Movements in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior
• Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective carries or environmental arrangement are deemed necessary
• Ability to pursue a bolting student, including but not limited to: running, moving quickly from side to side
• Successful completion of Safety Care training and Re-Certifications
• Including but not limited to: pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, and carrying children
  

Company Overview

Verbal Beginnings is a growing, BHCOE-accredited and BCBA-owned and operated autism therapy provider serving children diagnosed with autism. Join our dedicated and quality-focused clinical team, where you can mentor trained professionals to excel with their ABA skills while receiving mentorship so you can grow as a clinician yourself. Work for a company that believes in educating parents, disseminating evidence-based ABA, collaborating as a team, innovating in the field with new research, and inspiring others to pursue long-term careers helping our clients. VB offers a variety of programs, including our Early Intervention Center program, In-home program, Social Skills program, Feeding program, Diagnostic program, and our new Comprehensive Services program, which includes Speech and OT services! VB also prioritizes, supports, and funds the professional development of our staff to ensure our staff has the resources and knowledge to provide top-quality services to our clients and families.

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Salary Range

USD $85.00 - USD $95.00 /Hr.