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BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Columbia, MD - $10,000 Signing Bonus

Verbal Beginnings · Columbia, MD · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$110k/yrFull-time

This senior-level administrative and clinical leadership position provides clinical support, mentorship, training, and coverage for Clinical Supervisors at other levels. The Senior Clinical Supervisor partners closely with the Clinical Director to ensure service delivery meets operational and clinical targets, driving client progress and success.

About Verbal Beginnings

Verbal Beginnings combines the heart of a team-oriented center with the resources of a leading ABA provider. Our mission is to improve the lives of children with autism and their families by delivering exceptional, evidence-based care while supporting the professionals who make it possible. We’ve built a collaborative community where BCBAs can focus on clinical care, collaboration, and growth.

  • Clinical Support That Lets You Focus on Care: Full administrative support with dedicated schedulers, billing specialists, and intake staff to minimize paperwork.
  • Built-In Collaboration: Access to a network of 100+ BCBAs, Speech & Occupational Therapists, mentorship, case collaboration, conferences, and special interest groups.
  • Clear Career Growth: Defined advancement opportunities to Senior BCBA, Clinical Director, and beyond, plus professional development stipends.
  • BCBA-Led Leadership: A BCBA-owned and operated organization prioritizing clinical quality, support, and sustainability.
  • Commitment to Quality: ACQ and BHCOE-accredited provider of ABA therapy, reflecting the highest standards of care and professional development.
  • Training & Supervision Excellence: BHCOE-accredited training site supporting the next generation of clinicians through evidence-based supervision and our internal practicum, Verbal Beginnings Academy.
  • A Culture That Values You: Team events, including an annual leadership retreat for BCBAs, recognition programs, and a supportive community.

Responsibilities

  • Train and mentor Clinical Supervisors to achieve competence and independence in their roles.
  • Ensure service delivery and classroom coverage support when Clinical Supervisors are out of the office.
  • Maintain a positive culture in classrooms aligned with Verbal Beginnings’ standards of excellence.
  • Ensure safety in all classrooms at all times.
  • Perform quality assurance checks on supervision and treatment fidelity.
  • Assist in the roll-out of new clinical initiatives.
  • Support the delivery of medically authorized hours.
  • Uphold the BACB ethical code and CASP practice guidelines.
  • Participate in annual VBU events and present CEU events on a rotating basis.
  • Supervise trainees and present Autism Exploration events.
  • Conduct initial client assessments.
  • Comply with all company policies as outlined in the Employment Agreement, BCBA/BCaBA Manual, and Center Policies documents.
  • Collaborate with other professionals for coordination of care for each individual client.
  • Lead by example in representing and celebrating Verbal Beginnings’ culture.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
  • Certified and licensed as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years.
  • Licensed in the state of Maryland or actively pursuing licensure at the time of hire.
  • Dedicated to providing high-quality, outcomes-based care to clients and their families.

Physical Demands

The following physical requirements are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this role:

  • Movements in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior.
  • Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations requiring protective carries or environmental arrangement.
  • Ability to pursue a bolting student, including running and moving quickly from side to side.
  • Successful completion of Safety Care training and re-certifications, including pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, and carrying children.

Pay

Competitive base salary of $110,000, with the opportunity to earn substantial quarterly bonuses up to an additional $40,000 annually through our quarterly bonus program. Earning potential based on average weekly billable hours:

  • 25 billables/week: $110,000 (base salary)
  • 27 billables/week: $120,000
  • 30 billables/week: $133,000
  • 32 billables/week: $142,000
  • 34 billables/week: $150,000

Guaranteed base salary with quarterly bonuses tied to average billable hours. Administrative and support staff are in place to help achieve goals without added burnout. Estimated total compensation may vary based on performance and schedule.

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with low out-of-pocket costs.
  • Generous Time Off structure (27 paid days off annually).
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Professional Development stipends.
  • Supervision Incentive: Additional earnings for BACB supervision of BCBA trainees (up to $8K annually).
  • Short-term/long-term Disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401(k).
  • Sign-on and/or relocation bonus for qualified candidates.

Schedule

Full-time, 40-hour-a-week position. Hours and days are variable between Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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