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

About the role

The Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) creates and implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs, provides oversight for specific cases within the Verbal Beginnings community per clinical guidelines, and aligns work practices with the company's core values and strategic plan. Verbal Beginnings is a BHCOE‑accredited, BCBA‑owned autism therapy provider serving children in‑home and at centers in Columbia, Millersville, Rockville, Frederick, Annapolis, and Alexandria, VA, with services across MD, DC, VA, DE, and PA. The mission is “Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.” The role combines administrative and clinical leadership, assessing clients, developing treatment plans, overseeing therapist training and implementation, and providing family training while collaborating with the Program Director and Coordinator to facilitate day‑to‑day center operations.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 Verbal Beginnings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience supervising the implementation of ABA‑based treatment programs by RBTs.
• 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.
• BLS/CPR certification including pediatric BLS/CPR.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Paid family leave
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Relocation assistance (ask us)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and 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

Pay

Compensation: $90 – $95 per hour; unlimited referral bonuses; paid BACB supervision opportunities up to an additional $8,000 per year.

Schedule

Position operates partially in a professional office environment and 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) from 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm, with additional remote work and work in clients’ homes, schools, or community settings as available.