Senior Therapist (RBT Required)

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

Verbal Beginnings is a leading Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider serving children diagnosed with autism. We are currently hiring for passionate Senior Therapists to join our team at our early intervention ABA center!

Location & Schedule:

• Location: This position is based in our ABA center located in Columbia, MD.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Shifts are 7:30am-4:00pm and 8:30am - 5:00pm. Candidates must be available to work either shift.

Compensation:

• $23.00 per hour

The Role:

The Senior Therapist position at the Verbal Beginnings Center involves both case management and clinical responsibilities. The primary clinical responsibilities of the Senior Therapist are the same as other levels of therapists, but it is expected that a Senior Therapist be proficient enough to work with multiple clients and support client programming. The Senior Therapist primary responsibility is the execution of 1:1 therapeutic services for clients, while living out our Pledge of Care and VB Pack Values: Passion, Accountability, Celebration & Kindness. This position may also be assigned case management and training responsibilities. It is expected that Senior Therapists act as model employees throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• RBT Certification required
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Special Education preferred
• Previous experience with or knowledge of individuals with ASD and ABA therapy
• BLS/CPR Certification including pediatric BLS/CPR is required (must obtain prior to or shortly after hire).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to growth and development in the ABA field.

What We Offer:

As a growing ABA therapy provider, Verbal Beginnings offers a fun and rewarding atmosphere for our staff. We offer competitive pay, flexible part time schedules, and health benefits for eligible employees. We create a supportive, team environment that promotes professional growth and learning, done so by offering training opportunities, financial support to get your BCBA, supervision hours, team building events, and company events. If you are in this field, you know sometimes 'it takes a village' and we strive to provide that support.

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.