Does Verbal Beginnings pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Verbal Beginnings employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Verbal Beginnings. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Verbal Beginnings?

57% of Verbal Beginnings employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Verbal Beginnings 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Verbal Beginnings?

RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (25) , ABA Therapist (22) , Clinical Supervisor (13) , BCBA Clinical Supervisor (8) , RBT (8) , Behavior Technician (7) , Lead Therapist (7) , RBT/ABA Therapist (7) , Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (6) , Junior Therapist (5) , Team Coordinator (5) , BCBA (4) , Registered Behavior Technician (3) , Behavioral Therapist (2) , Registered Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist (2)

What are the pros of working at Verbal Beginnings according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good." ((in 24 reviews)); "There are free trainings offered and a lot of encouragement to move up and seek a masters." ((in 8 reviews)); "The kiddos and great supervisors that are super helpful/available" ((in 8 reviews)); "passionate and educated team" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great People" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Verbal Beginnings according to real employee reviews?

"the management only cares about numbers!!" ((in 10 reviews)); "There is no work life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Sometimes feels like upper management does not acknowledge the high rates of burnout in this field or work to remedy it effectively" ((in 5 reviews)); "Few vacation days with expectation of making up hours for time off" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Verbal Beginnings locations?

Columbia , Pittsburgh , Baltimore , Millersville , Silver Spring , Salisbury , Rockville , Fairfax , Washington , Frederick , Aldie , Arlington , Falls Church , Columbia , Elkton , Bethesda , Bowie , Germantown , Upper Marlboro , Newark

Verbal Beginnings reviews

Only Care About the MONEY! - Anonymous employee Verbal Beginnings Employee Review

1.0

Jul 18, 2018

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can not think of anything

Cons

The owners only care about money and growth. Their ads have all this info about training and affiliations, they do not have the knowledge or ability to train their current staff. They are so money hungry and unethical that they stopped serving Medicare/Medicaid children because they did not receive as high of a billing rate as insurance companies. They literally stopped serving the children most in need because it helped their bottom line. Somehow many other companies thrive while serving both clients, but not Nick and Diana, they care more about a new, shiny office than clients, employees, or ethics!

Verbal Beginnings Response

7y

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion. Verbal Beginnings did stop providing Medicaid services in 2016, however, we continued working with families for free until treatment could be successfully transferred to other providers. We are working hard on sharing a successful, balanced business with our employees. The focus of a human service agency is placed first and foremost on the quality of care to our clients and staff satisfaction. We hope that our employees will continue to see that and take advantage of the opportunities they are provided to grow professionally. We provide a Masters cohort with financial support to technicians to become BCBAs, Relias online training, CEUs in-house and online, and are BHCOE accredited. Sincerely, Nick Chappell, co-CEO

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5.0

May 26, 2026

Rbt - registered behavior technician

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hour, good if you are a student

Cons

Dont have health coverage but it's not really a con because it's a part-time position and they already stated this when you starting the job.

Verbal Beginnings Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the flexible hours, especially as a student-friendly aspect of the role. Creating a supportive and flexible environment is important to us, and it’s great to see that reflected in your experience. We also appreciate your understanding regarding benefits for part-time roles, as that is something we strive to communicate clearly during the hiring process. We appreciate your time with Verbal Beginnings and wish you continued success in your future endeavors.

1.0

May 21, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full time center hours was the only pro

Cons

Pretty much everything. VB used to be a great company at the forefront of ABA services but they are stuck in 2017 with no interest in getting better. They are the laughing stock of the field now. The company has gotten so corporate and heartless. They only care about money, not about the kids. They reinforce absolutely terrible behavior from staff in order to not have difficult conversations and then deflect blame. They expect the world from employees who are stretched so thin and are begging for help. And if you dare speak up or call these things out, you get labeled as a problem and get forced out one way or another.

Verbal Beginnings Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience with Verbal Beginnings did not meet expectations. We understand the concerns you raised regarding employee support, communication, and company culture, and we take this feedback seriously. Creating a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for both our team members and the families we serve continues to be a priority for us. We know there is always room for growth, and we are actively working to improve in these areas. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and, if you’re open to it, we’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your experience directly. Please feel free to reach out to us at experience@verbalbeginnings.com

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