Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Center Based

About Verbal Beginnings

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy full admin support with dedicated schedulers, billing specialists, and intake staff, allowing you to focus on clinical care—not insurance calls or unnecessary paperwork.
• Collaborate with 100+ BCBAs, plus mentorship programs, conferences, and special interest groups.
• Professional development stipends, and clear promotion paths to Senior BCBA, Clinical Director, and beyond.
• Competitive salary, 401(k), performance bonuses, full health/dental/vision coverage, paid parental leave, and generous PTO.
• Mission-driven leadership, open-door policy, regular team events, and recognition programs to celebrate your work.
• ACQ and BHCOE-accredited provider of ABA therapy, reflecting our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of care and professional development.
• BHCOE Accredited Training Site, meeting rigorous standards for training BCBA candidates and supporting evidence-based practice through our internal practicum - Verbal Beginnings Academy.
• BCBA - owned and operated

Our Promise

• Compensation: Competitive pay with potential to earn up to $140K annually, commensurate with experience and performance.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (market-aligned and experience-based)
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous PTO and paid parental leave
• Professional Development stipends
• Short-term/long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Sign-on and/or relocation bonus for qualified candidates

As a Center-based 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

• 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 you are applying to 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.

• 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