Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$85k-$105k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Build a career where clinical quality and your impact are both rewarded.
At Golden Steps ABA, we believe BCBAs should have the support, resources, and compensation structure to build a sustainable career while delivering exceptional care to children and families.
We are looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing clinical team. Whether you're an experienced BCBA or looking for the right organization to continue building your career, you'll have the opportunity to lead clinical care, develop RBTs, partner with families, and make a meaningful impact.
What You Can Expect
Competitive Base Salary: $85,000-$105,000/yrProductivity Expectation: 25 billable hours per weekAdditional Earning Opportunity: Earn additional compensation for eligible billable hours above your productivity targetSchedule: Full-time | In-Person/HybridCaseload: Approximately 6-10 clients
Your base salary is not dependent on exceeding your productivity target. Our incentive structure gives BCBAs the opportunity to increase their earnings when additional clinical capacity is available.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
As a BCBA, you'll own the clinical direction and quality of care for your clients while working closely with families, RBTs, and your broader clinical team.
You'll
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide ongoing clinical supervision and protocol modification
- Train, coach, and develop RBTs
- Partner with parents and caregivers through training and ongoing communication
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment based on data
- Collaborate with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary partners
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Support a culture focused on clinical quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- What We're Looking For
- Current BCBA certification in good standing
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field
- State licensure, where required
- Experience providing ABA services to children with autism
- Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based care
- Ability to coach and develop RBTs and other clinical team members
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Benefits
- Why Golden Steps ABA?
- Your career should be about more than hitting a billable-hour number.
At Golden Steps ABA, we want BCBAs to have the opportunity to grow clinically, develop others, and build long-term careers in ABA.
Our BCBAs Receive
- Competitive base compensation
- Additional earning opportunities tied to productivity
- Manageable caseload expectations
- Clinical leadership and operational support
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Support with credentialing and applicable licensure requirements
Your Growth Doesn't Stop at BCBA
As Golden Steps continues to grow, BCBAs have opportunities to expand their impact through clinical leadership, mentorship, training, and future leadership roles.
If you're looking for an organization where you can deliver excellent clinical care, develop your career, and be rewarded for your impact, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today to learn more about joining Golden Steps ABA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% are remote, 20% have no call, 84% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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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