Clinic-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$75/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Clinic-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Academy For Effective Behavior Intervention, a Finni Health company
- Location: Newport News, VA clinic
- Rate: $75/hr
- Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
At Academy For Effective Behavior Intervention, we believe every child deserves compassionate, individualized care that helps them reach their fullest potential. As we continue to grow, we're always looking to connect with passionate Board Certified Behavior Analysts who share our commitment to delivering exceptional, evidence-based ABA services.
What You'll Do
As a BCBA, you'll play a key role in supporting children with autism and developmental disabilities while partnering with families and multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful outcomes. Responsibilities may include:
- Conducting behavioral assessments and functional behavior assessments (FBAs)
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans
- Providing caregiver training and ongoing family support
- Supervising and mentoring Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
- Collaborating with families, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment plans based on data
- Maintaining timely, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation
- Staying current with best practices and advancements in Applied Behavior Analysis
What You Bring
We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about providing high-quality, ethical care.
Qualifications Include
- Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field
- Experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities
- Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
- A collaborative, compassionate, and family-centered approach to care
- Ability to work in person and full-time
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to obtain or maintain CPR certification
- Ability to successfully complete a background check as required by funding sources
- Ability to meet the physical demands of working directly with children, including lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and engaging in active play
Why Academy For Effective Behavior Intervention?
We believe supporting our clinicians is essential to delivering outstanding care. Depending on the position, benefits may include:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Clinical mentorship and leadership growth opportunities
- Supportive leadership that prioritizes ethical, clinician-centered care
- A collaborative team environment focused on helping both clients and clinicians thrive
Apply today if you're excited about making a meaningful impact and want to learn more!
To protect our clients and their families, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and any other required pre-employment screenings.
Must be at least 18 years of age to meet regulatory, background check, and BACB eligibility requirements for behavioral healthcare providers
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Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct behavioral assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress using data. They are also responsible for supervising behavior technicians and providing training and support to families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience working with children with autism and the ability to perform physical tasks related to direct care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Finni Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,510 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Finni Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 18 active listings.
In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (58 salary observations; 221 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,619 salary observations; 5,760 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $156k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $78k–$100k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $96k median in Virginia | $93k nationally (+4%)58 state / 1,619 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Virginia | 116 active | 2,549 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 44% no call · 73% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,238 in the last 30 days | 578 the 30 days before (+114%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Finni Health | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index18 active listings |
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