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Autism Center of Excellence
Richmond, Virginia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | Richmond, VA

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Listed compensation

$85k-$100k

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Job Description

At Autism Center of Excellence, our mission is to help children with autism achieve independence and gain confidence by providing best-in-class ABA services. We believe exceptional outcomes begin with clinicians who feel supported, valued, and empowered to provide high-quality care.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing clinical team in Richmond, VA.

This is an opportunity for a BCBA who wants to focus on meaningful clinical work while having the support of an experienced leadership and operational team. You'll have the opportunity to guide treatment, mentor RBTs and BTs, partner with families, and make a measurable difference in the lives of children with autism.

Compensation

$85,000–$100,000 Total Earning Potential (Base Salary + Bonus Potential)

Total earning potential includes base salary plus applicable performance-based bonus opportunities. Bonus compensation is not guaranteed and is subject to the eligibility requirements, performance criteria, and terms of the applicable bonus program.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct behavioral assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Develop, implement, and monitor behavior-reduction and skill-acquisition programs
  • Analyze clinical data and make data-driven treatment modifications based on client progress
  • Provide ongoing supervision, training, coaching, and performance feedback to RBTs and BTs
  • Conduct caregiver training and collaborate with families to support treatment goals and generalization of skills
  • Monitor treatment integrity, client progress, and overall clinical quality
  • Collaborate with Clinical Directors, fellow BCBAs, caregivers, and other members of the care team
  • Support the professional development and clinical performance of direct-care staff
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Maintain applicable productivity and clinical expectations based on client and operational needs
  • Participate in clinical meetings, training, and professional development activities
  • Ensure services are delivered in accordance with BACB standards, payer requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and organizational policies

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a full-time position requiring reasonable flexibility in work hours to meet client, clinical, and operational needs.

Schedules are generally aligned with clinic operations and client needs, with occasional adjustments to support continuity of care, staff supervision, caregiver collaboration, and operational effectiveness. Occasional Saturdays may be required based on client or operational needs.

If you're a BCBA looking for an opportunity where you can provide meaningful clinical care, develop other professionals, and continue growing your own career, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing required
  • Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field required
  • Must meet all applicable Virginia requirements to provide assigned behavior-analytic services
  • Experience providing ABA services to children with autism preferred
  • Experience supervising and developing RBTs and BTs preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and data-analysis skills
  • Ability to develop and monitor individualized, evidence-based treatment programs
  • Strong communication, organization, leadership, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with families, direct-care staff, clinical leadership, and other professionals
  • Commitment to ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered ABA services
  • Ability to successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment requirements

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • CEU and professional development support
  • Paid training and onboarding
  • Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship
  • Administrative and operational support
  • Opportunities for professional and leadership advancement

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct behavioral assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress through data analysis. They are also responsible for supervising and mentoring direct-care staff while collaborating with families to support treatment goals.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based practice

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (67 salary observations; 169 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 5,244 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 30% 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).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 14 employers

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$115k-125k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
82%
Loan repayment
63%
Relocation assistance
39%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,631 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

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 Autism Center of Excellence

Mental Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Performance-based bonus opportunities
CEU and professional development support
Paid training and onboarding