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!

Our Mission: Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.

Summary:

The Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) provides both administrative and clinical leadership to all staff and designated teams. The ACD provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned Clinical Supervisors (CS). The ACD directly supports families by responding to questions and concerns.

The Assistant Clinical Director will utilize, understand, and apply work practices aligned with the core values and strategic plan of Verbal Beginnings. The PC will also work closely with the Clinical Director (CD) and Center Director to develop, implement, and monitor company-wide systems, supports, and programs to ensure quality services for clients, efficient and effective supervision of CSs and client programs, and clinical and administrative support for staff.

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 - 24 Days Off Per Year!
• Professionally-Managed 401(K) Plan
• Professional Development (Monthly CEUs & Professional Development Stipend)
• Leadership Opportunities, OBM Training & Promotion-From-Within
• Focus On Clinical Quality, Supervision & Mentorship
• Fun & Supportive Team Environment
• BCBA Owned & Operated Since 2011

About You:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst in good standing (BCBA)
• Completion of 8 hour supervision course approved by the BACB
• Licensure to practice ABA in the State of Maryland (LBA) or willingness to get licensed prior to start date
• BLS/CPR certification including pediatric BLS/CPR
• 2+ years of experience as a BCBA in a center based environment
• Previous experience supervising BCBAs

As an Assistant Clinical Director, you will:

• Provide supervisory support to assigned CSs to ensure they achieve the appropriate level of job independence for high quality clinical service delivery for clients and their families.
• Provide the designated level of direct, supervisory, and consultative ABA services to assigned clients.
• Provide a minimum level of service delivery hours as assigned and for coverage, as needed.
• Complete intakes and assessments for clients as assigned.
• Train CSs on new company policies and procedures.
• Train CSs to standardize and implement clinical programs.
• Train CSs to provide effective positive leadership utilizing Verbal Beginnings’ 5 Core Leader Behaviors.
• Ensure that assigned clients’ programs are appropriate and effective.
• Attend and lead Team and Supervisory meetings.
• Provide clinical support to CSs including but not limited to: feedback during program reviews, training clinical competencies, providing feedback on progress notes.
• Address concerns from and about clients’ caregivers and communicate issues.
• Conduct evaluations of CS’s performance as assigned, through reviews, data analysis, and observation, and provide feedback based on those evaluations
• Collaborate with CSs and CD to disseminate programming, research, and effective teaching procedures.
• Develop systems and teaching procedures in order to make program development and implementation efficient throughout the center.
• Present CEU events on a rotating basis.

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.