Lead BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Columbia, MD - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

At Verbal Beginnings, you become part of a community that invests in your success. We provide the tools, support, and career path to help you do your best work and love coming to work every day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct skills and behavior assessments to deeply understand your clients
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans and plan 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 at all technician levels
• 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
• VBA Supervision - Supervise VBA Trainees in your therapy room

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• A 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 our clients and their families
• Completion of 8 hours supervision course approved by the BACB
• Previous experience with supervision per BACB standards
• Previous experience with early intervention with an emphasis on Verbal Behavior
• Experience conducting family trainings