Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - After School Social Skills Program

Overview :

The Social Skills Clinical Supervisor is responsible for creating and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs and providing oversight for specific cases within the Verbal Beginnings community per clinical guidelines.

They will utilize, understand, and apply work practices aligned with the core values and strategic plan of Verbal Beginnings.

The Clinical Supervisor will report to and work closely with the Social Beginnings Program Director.

Social Beginnings (SB) offers ABA-based social skills groups during after school hours throughout the school year. Children meet in small groups and participate in structured groups utilizing social skills curriculum based on the principles of ABA.

Lessons include group instruction, structured play to practice newly learned skills, and guided free play to promote the occurrence of newly learned skills in the natural environment.

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 and Annapolis (coming soon!)

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.

Verbal Beginnings is looking for amazing BCBAs who want to change lives every day with our clients!

Compensation & Schedules :

• Compensation : $95.00 - $105.00 per hour
• Paid BACB Supervision opportunities : Up to an additional $8k per year!
• Schedule : Part Time, Monday-Thursday 4 : 30pm-7 : 30pm. BCBAs can commit to a 2-day or 4-day schedule during the school year.

There is flexibility with this program! BCBAs must be available for additional family trainings (up to 10 billable hours / month) in addition to the program hours.

More hours available if interested in taking additional home based clients into your caseload.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure the client is in a safe and positive environment at all times
• Provide the designated level of direct, supervisory, and consultative ABA services to assigned clients.
• Administer all aspects of assigned clients’ ABA programs, including :
• Initial and ongoing assessments of skills and deficits, including completing assigned assessments and reports by due date
• Creation and implementation of appropriate programming per the client’s Treatment Plan
• Analysis and monitoring of program data and progress
• Training of and ongoing clinical and administrative supervision of ABATs and RBTs working with the Clinical Supervisor’s assigned clients, including regular communication with subordinates both within and outside of sessions
• Training of and coordination with caregivers of assigned clients and other service providers, including regular communication with clients’ caregivers both within and outside of sessions
• Ensure that assigned clients’ programs are appropriate and effective
• Document billed services, including keeping records of session dates and times, description of services provided, and additional documentation as assigned
• Attend training and supervision meetings with SB Manager & SB Director
• Comply with Company and BACB guidelines at all times

SB Functions

• Hold group screenings to apply appropriate therapeutic fit and clinical dosage of services
• Develop and maintain social curriculum for the after school program
• Provide supervisory services for the after school program
• Train and supervise SB staff and clinical staff during social groups
• Assist SB Manager with assessments and reports related to the social skills treatment
• Collaborate with clinical and field teams as needed for client’s specific programming

Qualifications :

You need a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.

• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Experience working in and developing ABA based social skills programs preferred.
• Experience supervising implementation of ABA-based treatment programs by RBTs.
• Completion of BCBA supervision training.
• Hold a current state license in Maryland, or be in process to acquire it.
• 3+ years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with children with behavior problems.
• Experience conducting family training on ABA based treatment plans.
• Excellent communication skills and excitement to work with others!

Company Overview :

Verbal Beginnings is a growing, BHCOE-accredited and BCBA-owned and operated autism therapy provider serving children diagnosed with autism.

Join our dedicated and quality-focused clinical team, where you can mentor trained professionals to excel with their ABA skills while receiving mentorship so you can grow as a clinician yourself.

Work for a company that believes in educating parents, disseminating evidence-based ABA, collaborating as a team, innovating in the field with new research, and inspiring others to pursue long-term careers helping our clients.

VB offers a variety of programs, including our Early Intervention Center program, In-home program, Social Skills program, Feeding program, Diagnostic program, and our new Comprehensive Services program, which includes Speech and OT services! VB also prioritizes, supports, and funds the professional development of our staff to ensure our staff has the resources and knowledge to provide top-quality services to our clients and families.

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 $95.00 - USD $105.00 / Hr.