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BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Millersville, MD

Verbal Beginnings · Millersville, MD · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$105k/yrFull-time

About the role

At Verbal Beginnings, we combine 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 what they do best: changing lives.

What sets us apart is our model that removes barriers such as scheduling issues, insurance calls, or working in isolation, allowing you to focus on clinical care, collaboration, and growth. We provide full administrative support, built-in collaboration with a network of 100+ BCBAs and other therapists, clear career growth opportunities, BCBA-led leadership, and a commitment to quality as an ACQ and BHCOE-accredited provider.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct skills and behavior assessments to deeply understand your clients.
  • Develop comprehensive treatment plans and evidence-based interventions.
  • Train, supervise, and support a small team of RBTs dedicated to your clients.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and the quality assurance team to achieve optimal client outcomes.
  • Coordinate with and train caregivers to empower them as partners in their child’s progress.
  • Work independently, consulting with the Clinical Director.
  • Oversee a team of 7 full-time equivalent clients receiving early intervention services.
  • Oversee clinical performance of 8 or more behavior technician staff, including RBTs and non-certified technicians; provide training and onboarding support for new team members.
  • Oversee the delivery of all medically authorized hours for each child.
  • Lead at least weekly therapy room team meetings to communicate updates, review client progress, address staff questions, and promote a cohesive team environment.
  • Supervise technician sessions, including 1:1, dyad, and group formats as applicable; conduct individual and group family training; develop treatment plans; and provide direct instruction services when necessary per BACB standards and company policy.
  • Uphold the BACB ethical code and CASP practice guidelines.
  • Supervise VBA Trainees in your therapy room.
  • Comply with all company policies as outlined in the Employment Agreement, CS Manual, and Center Policies documents.
  • Collaborate with other professionals for the coordination of care for each individual client.
  • Ensure therapy room performance management includes appropriate feedback (positive and constructive) and disciplinary action in accordance with existing policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience supervising the implementation of ABA-based treatment programs by RBTs.
  • Prior professional experience practicing as a BCBA required.
  • 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.
  • Completion of 8 hours supervision course approved by the BACB.
  • Previous experience with supervision per BACB standards.
  • Experience with early intervention with an emphasis on Verbal Behavior.
  • Experience with programming based on Skinner’s analysis of language.
  • Experience conducting family trainings.

Physical Demands

  • 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.

Pay

Our Lead Clinical Supervisors receive a competitive base salary of $105,000, with the opportunity to earn substantial quarterly bonuses to earn up to an additional $40,000 annually through our quarterly bonus program.

  • 25 billables/week: $105,000 (base salary)
  • 27 billables/week: $115,000
  • 30 billables/week: $128,000
  • 32 billables/week: $137,000
  • 34 billables/week: $145,000

Estimated total compensation is based on average weekly billable hours and 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 incentive 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

  • Center hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. No nights, no weekends!
  • Small caseloads of 7 kiddos.

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