Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Listed compensation
$35-$50/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: BLUE MOUNTAIN THERAPY LLC - ABINGDON, VA
- Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $35.00 - $50.00Hourly
- Travel Percentage: Negligible
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Other
As a BCBA you will provide direct ABA therapy to children with Autism and other developmental disorders in the clinic, home, school, and community settings.
- Provide parent, teacher, and staff training on the principles of ABA and behavior modification
- Conduct verbal behavior/language assessments (VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R)
- Develop individualized treatment plans (e. g., goals, objectives, and interventions)
- Develop individualized data collection programs to monitor client progress toward goals
- Consult and collaborate with schools, daycares, medical professionals, and other pediatric disciplines
- Assist with administrative tasks and oversight of the ABA clinic (including ensuring compliance with insurance requirements for session notes, treatment plans, supervision, scheduling, etc.)
Provide On-site Supervision 5 Days per weekQualifications
- Must successfully pass both background and fingerprint checks.
- BCBA - Master’s degree from an accredited university with completion of verified coursework and a period of practical experience to apply for the BCBA exam.
- BCaBA- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university with completion of verified coursework and a period of practical experience to apply for the BCaBA exam.
- Current BCBA certification or BCaBA certification
- Applicants currently in pursuit of BCBA certification will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will provide direct ABA therapy to children with developmental disorders across various settings and develop individualized treatment plans. They are also responsible for conducting assessments, training staff and parents, and overseeing clinic administrative tasks.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess current BCBA or BCaBA certification. Successful completion of background and fingerprint checks is mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (68 salary observations; 175 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,926 salary observations; 5,371 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, 72% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,612 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$104k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $99k (middle half $90k–$105k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $97k median in Virginia | $92k nationally (+5%)68 state / 1,926 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Virginia | 98 active | 2,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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