Overview

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

Location: Field-based - sessions take place in clients' homes, schools, and communities

Schedule: Flexible - caseload scheduling is based on your availability, proximity to cases, and personal goals

Compensation: $90.00-$95.00 per hour, with total compensation potential of $116,000+ annually

Additional Earning: Up to $8,000/year for BACB supervision + unlimited referral bonuses

Responsibilities

THE ROLE

As a field-based BCBA at Verbal Beginnings, you will bring clinical care directly into the environments that matter most to each child - their home, school, and community. This is where real generalization happens, where skills transfer into everyday life, and where families witness the impact of high-quality ABA firsthand. Your work will be grounded in the most current, evidence-based research, and guided by a relentless commitment to quality outcomes for every child on your caseload. Collaboration is essential to this role: you will work hand in hand with a dedicated team of RBTs, fellow BCBAs, and clinical supervisors - sharing observations, refining treatment approaches, and holding each other to the highest standards of care. You will also serve as an educator and partner to the families you work with, equipping caregivers with the knowledge and strategies to support their child's progress across every setting and every moment of the day. As part of a BHCOE-accredited training site, you will mentor and inspire the next generation of behavior analysts - contributing to a field-wide culture of excellence that reaches far beyond the children currently in your care.

WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

• Travel to clients' homes, schools, and community settings to conduct comprehensive skills and behavior assessments - deeply understanding each child's needs, strengths, and goals within their natural environment.
• Develop and continuously refine individualized treatment plans using innovative, evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's unique learning profile and the contexts in which they live.
• Train, supervise, and support your team of RBTs in the field - fostering collaboration, clinical consistency, and a shared commitment to quality across every session.
• Partner with families through hands-on education and coaching, empowering caregivers to carry treatment strategies into daily routines and become confident advocates for their child's development.
• Collaborate with supervisors and the quality assurance team to review outcomes, share knowledge across cases, and continuously raise the standard of care delivered to every child you serve.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Licensed in Virginia (or actively pursuing licensure) at the time of hire
• Experience supervising the implementation of ABA-based treatment programs by RBTs
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation for travel to client locations
• A genuine dedication to providing high-quality, outcomes-based care for children and their families

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perform physical activities including reaching, grasping, walking briskly, running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and transitioning quickly between positions throughout the day.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using verbal and non-verbal methods appropriate for each child.
• Independently operate a vehicle to travel to and from client locations.

Salary Range

USD $90.00 - USD $95.00 /Hr.