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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Summer Program | $25K in 9 Weeks

Verbal Beginnings
place Columbia, 21046
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Behavior Analysis Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
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Supervision
local_atm $25000 - $25000 yearly
Overview

Job Description

Overview

We are hiring NOW for BCBAs for our 2026 ABA Summer Program!

Earn up to $25K in 9 weeks!

Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.

Overview: Our social skills program is offered Monday through Friday as a 7-week intensive summer program. Social Beginnings is unique in that it offers entirely group instruction to promote social skills development. Clients can work on skills s/a: Teamwork, conversation skills, turn-taking, losing a game, think before you speak, joining in play, personal space, manners, giving compliments, following classroom rules, resolving conflict, and friendly vs unfriendly. We utilize our own behavior analytic curricula for the program, and work to target social skills through structured and free-play activities. Activities may include water play activities, science experiments, and outdoor & indoor structured & unstructured games - all while implementing ABA teaching techniques! All overseen by the Director of Program Operations & Clinical Director of Developmental Programs.

When:

  • Summer Program: June 22, 2026 - August 21, 2026
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities

The 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 Clinical Director of Developmental Programs.

  • 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 the 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 the 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
  • Comply with Company and BACB guidelines at all times
Qualifications

About You:

  • Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing
  • Hold a current MD state license (LBA) or be able to obtain licensure before the start of the program
  • Completion of BCBA supervision training
  • 2+ years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities
  • Experience working with kids in a group / social skills settings preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and excitement to work with others

Physical Demands

The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.

  • Movements in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior
  • Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective carries or environmental arrangements 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
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.

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Salary Range

USD $25,000.00 - USD $25,000.00 /Yr.

Responsibilities

As a Field-based BCBA, you will:

  • Conduct skills and behavior assessments in the clients natural environment to deeply understand their needs
  • Develop comprehensive treatment plans and plan evidence-based interventions
  • Train, supervise, and support the RBTs working on your child’s team
  • Collaborate with 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

About You:

  • You need 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.

The physical requirements outlined here are representative of those that an employee must be able to meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

  • Regularly required to perform activities such as reaching, grasping, walking briskly or running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, ascending and descending stairs, and transitioning quickly between standing, sitting, and other positions (e.g., floor, chair, or other surfaces) throughout the day.
  • Ability to interact effectively by speaking clearly, using age-appropriate language, and maintaining attention through verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Must be able to independently operate a vehicle to travel to and from a client’s location.

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.

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Salary Range

USD $25,000.00 - USD $25,000.00 /Yr.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities
School

Settings

Milieu
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home