BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Hybrid - Bethesda, MD

Verbal Beginnings•Bethesda, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is seeking a field-based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide individualized, evidence-based ABA care to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sessions take place in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings. The BCBA conducts assessments, develops and refines treatment plans, supports and supervises RBTs, and partners with families to promote children’s progress across settings. The role involves collaboration with fellow BCBAs, clinical supervisors, and the quality assurance team, as well as mentoring future behavior analysts as part of a BHCOE-accredited training site. Caseload scheduling is flexible and based on the clinician’s availability, proximity to cases, and personal goals. The position offers compensation of $90–$95 per hour, with total compensation potential of $116,000 or more annually. Additional earning opportunities include BACB supervision incentives and referral bonuses. Verbal Beginnings describes itself as a BCBA-owned and operated ABA therapy provider offering programs including Early Intervention, In-Home, Social Skills, Feeding, Diagnostic, and Comprehensive Services incorporating Speech and OT.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
Maryland licensure, or actively pursuing licensure, at the time of hire.
Experience supervising RBT implementation of ABA-based treatment programs.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation for travel to client locations.
Genuine dedication to high-quality, outcomes-based care for children and their families.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed in the posting, including reaching, grasping, walking briskly, running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and transitioning quickly between positions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using verbal and non-verbal methods appropriate for each child.
Ability to independently operate a vehicle to travel to and from client locations.

Responsibilities

Travel to clients’ homes, schools, and community settings to conduct comprehensive skills and behavior assessments.
Develop and continuously refine individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions tailored to each child and their environments.
Train, supervise, and support RBTs in the field, promoting collaboration, clinical consistency, and quality care.
Educate and coach families so caregivers can use treatment strategies in daily routines and support their child’s development.
Collaborate with supervisors and the quality assurance team to review outcomes, share knowledge across cases, and improve standards of care.
Mentor and inspire aspiring behavior analysts as part of a BHCOE-accredited training site.