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Civitas Health Services
Chesapeake, Virginia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$103k

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Job Description

CIVITAS Health Services is looking for passionate leaders and clinically innovative BCBA who share in our dedication and love for serving the autism community. Civitas was one of the first providers in the State of Virginia to provide ABA services through the state Medicaid Behavioral Therapy program.

We specialize in treating children in a home-based setting through a multidisciplinary/care coordination, best practice approach. In addition to Medicaid, we participate with all commercial insurance companies and Tricare.

Our model is perfect for the type of leader who embodies community-based practice models and collaborative approaches.

About Civitas Health Services

Civitas Health Services, Inc. is a Joint Commission Nationally Accredited Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Healthcare provider serving in the Greater Richmond and Hampton Roads Area. Our team of professionals is invaluable to our organization.

They embody our commitment to excellence and service to the community while providing quality care and customer services. We match their commitment by providing our team with competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

  • Position Title: Clinical Supervisor
  • BCBA Salary Range:$82,450 - $102,820 commensurate with experience

Bonus Incentive Program

You will be enrolled in our monthly performance-based incentive program, MAP (Motivation, Ambition, Progress). This point-based program allows you to $10,000 annually in bonuses, in addition to your base salary.

Qualifications (Minimum): BCBA /LBA Licensed by the State of Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Medicine

Job Duties

Direct Supervision of Registered Behavioral Technicians

  • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and Learning Needs Assessments (in our center, home, school, and/or community)
  • Developing Individualized Behavior-Change Programs with client-specific goals and outcome measurements
  • Training and development of Registered Behavior Technicians
  • Data analysis
  • Ensure care coordination with internal and external treatment providers

Conduct Clinical Supervision

  • Provide weekly communication with direct care professionals, parents/legal guardians, and other providers to ensure service Continuity
  • Properly maintain client records and protected health information in compliance with State and Federal laws

Benefits

  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition & Continuing Education Units Reimbursement
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance/Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Accruals
  • 401k Plan
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Personal Office Space and Private Lot Parking
  • Company Issued Laptop

Come Join Our Successful Team of Professionals!!!

Civitas Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop individualized behavior-change programs for clients in home, school, and community settings. They are also responsible for the direct supervision and training of Registered Behavior Technicians while ensuring clinical compliance and care coordination.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BCBA certification and an LBA license issued by the State of Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Medicine. The role requires experience in clinical supervision and a commitment to community-based practice models.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisStaff trainingTreatment planningRecord keeping

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (49 salary observations; 187 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,395 salary observations; 4,936 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, 66% are remote, 24% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

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 $92k 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 5.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,648 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chesapeake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$349k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,092/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
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.

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

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About Civitas Health Services

Mental Health Care
Sandston, Virginia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition & Continuing Education Units Reimbursement
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Paid Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays