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BrightBridge ABA
Richmond, Virginia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $100K

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Job Description

Position Summary

BrightBridge ABA is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing team serving TRICARE families in Virginia. This position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality, individualized ABA services while working alongside a supportive and clinically driven team dedicated to meaningful outcomes for children and families.

The ideal candidate is committed to ethical, evidence-based practice, values strong family partnerships, and thrives in a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and clinical excellence. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, supervise RBTs, collaborate with caregivers, and help ensure exceptional care delivery across all services.

If you are a BCBA who is passionate about supporting children and families, maintaining high clinical standards, and contributing positively to a compassionate and growth-oriented team culture, we would love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals
  • Design, implement, and oversee evidence-based ABA programs with a focus on quality and treatment integrity
  • Monitor client progress through ongoing data collection and analysis, adjusting treatment plans as needed
  • Provide supervision, mentorship, and support to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
  • Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent and supportive care
  • Provide parent training and caregiver guidance to promote skill generalization and long-term success
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with TRICARE, BACB, and organizational standards
  • Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Team Collaboration
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented clinical culture
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and team learning opportunities
  • Support high standards of compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care
  • Share ideas and collaborate on improving clinical programming and service delivery

Skills & Qualifications

  • Required
  • Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB
  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of ABA principles and evidence-based interventions
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
  • Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and client-centered care
  • Preferred
  • Experience working with TRICARE families
  • Familiarity with electronic health records and data collection systems
  • Experience providing parent training and caregiver support

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • 401(k) with partial company match
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement between clients, when applicable
  • Paid CEUs and conference attendance opportunities
  • Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients. They are responsible for supervising RBTs, providing parent training, and ensuring clinical documentation meets TRICARE and BACB standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current BCBA certification and a Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field. Strong knowledge of evidence-based ABA interventions and excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningRBT SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase ConsultationEthical PracticeCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at BrightBridge ABA a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,633 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (67 salary observations; 170 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,898 salary observations; 5,278 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 49 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 71% are remote, 35% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About BrightBridge ABA

Mental Health Care
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

15 days PTO
10 paid holidays
401(k) with partial company match
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid CEUs and conference attendance
Leadership growth opportunities