and clients.
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.
Compensation & Schedules:
Compensation: We offer guaranteed base salaries with other incentive earning potential, with starting compensation packages ranging from $100K – $108K+
Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Generous referral bonuses – no limitations!
Schedule: Center hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. No nights, no weekends! Candidates need to be available and flexible to work either shift, based on the needs of our kiddos and their families.
Wellness & Mental Health:
- Paid Mental Health days
- Paid Family Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
Other Great Benefits:
- Relocation Assistance – Ask Us!
- Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays – 27 Days Off Per Year!
- 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
- Fun & Supportive Team Environment
- BCBA Owned & Operated Since 2011
Responsibilities:
As a Center-based Lead Clinical Supervisor(BCBA), you will:
- 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
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Work independently, consulting with the Clinical Director.
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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.
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Lead at least weekly therapy room team meetings to communicate updates,
review client progress, address staff questions, and promote a cohesive team
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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
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VBA Supervision – Supervise VBA Trainees in your therapy room
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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, but is not limited to,
appropriate feedback (positive and constructive) and disciplinary action in
In accordance with existing policies and procedures
Qualifications:
About You:
- You need to have 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.
- 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 with programming based of 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
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- Including but not limited to: pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, and carrying children
Verbal Beginnings’ personnel policies, procedures, and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Verbal Beginnings’ employment opportunities are provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) are made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.
Pay Range: USD $100,000.00 – USD $140,000.00 /Yr.