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Ally Behavior Centers
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k

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Job Description

Ally Behavior is a full-time, center-based, early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program, serving children with autism ranging from 18 months to 6 years of age.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality therapy to help our early learners reach their potential to communicate, improve social skills, and prepare for academic success.

The children we serve are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate about our commitment to having a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and their families.

What Makes Us Unique

  • Full-time center-based work with a compensation potential of $100,000+
  • Monthly billable hour bonus eligibility
  • In-house CEU's and professional development opportunities
  • Annual CEU Stipend of $1,000
  • Loan forgiveness and tuition assistance up to $21,000
  • Exclusively center based with full-time, salaried RBTs
  • Guaranteed semi-monthly paycheck, regardless of client cancellations
  • Small caseloads to promote a healthy work-life balance
  • Interdisciplinary teams with Speech Language Pathologists & Occupational Therapists
  • Job includes a mix of both Supervision and 1:1 direct client work
  • Monthly BCBA clinical audits by an internal review team to uphold treatment excellence.

Job Summary

Our BCBAs provide leadership and organizational management in client programming, behavior interventions, staff development, classroom management, and parent training.

Ally Behavior is a dynamic, fun, and rewarding place to work that offers superior growth and leadership opportunities in a supportive, engaging environment.

We have a unique and collaborative culture that is driven by our diverse team of professionals and our core values of Serving Others, Treatment Excellence, All One Ally, Resourceful in Finding Solutions, and Striving to Grow.

Our comprehensive onboarding and training approach will support and prepare you to provide the best possible therapy to our clients!

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Develop individualized treatment plans for each client and communicate goals/progress with your team of Behavior Technicians

  • Meet weekly billable hour requirement
  • Lead intake Meetings with new clients and families
  • Conduct and score initial (and ongoing) cases using appropriate tools, including administering standardized outcomes measures (Vineland and CBCL) in partnership with client families.
  • Train and supervise an average caseload of 6 clients and Technicians at capacity
  • Provide supervision for BCBA/BCaBA candidates
  • Develop parent training goals and lead parent training meetings
  • Collaborate with Speech and Occupational Therapists to coordinate the therapy of shared clients
  • Provide direct one-on-one ABA therapy to children as necessary
  • Attend team meetings as scheduled
  • Maintain strict client confidentiality following HIPAA protocol
  • Maintain open communication with families and clinical teams to ensure the most effective treatment and goals

Experiential & Certification Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field required
  • BCBA Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required
  • Valid state licensing for location(s) of practice required
  • BLS Certification (or willingness to complete training course upon hire)
  • Ability to be on-site from 8:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday required
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
  • Must submit to a federal, state, and county background check

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crawl, squat, run or stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to reach and hold objects
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds

What You Will Bring

  • Enthusiasm to make a difference working with young children and their families
  • Exceptional ability in building trusting relationships and maintaining confidentiality
  • Commitment to learn and pursue professional development
  • Strong knowledge of ABA principles
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Demonstration of professionalism and adherence to Ally policy to members of your team
  • Effective communication skills
  • Multi-tasking & time management
  • Creative solutions to problems with the ability to quickly adapt
  • Patience and calm demeanor in stressful situations
  • Strong performance in team settings & collaboration with others

What We Offer When Joining Our Team

  • Salaried, full-time position
  • Monthly bonus eligibility (on top of base salary)
  • Guaranteed semi-monthly paycheck (24)
  • Company-sponsored DashPass
  • 18 days of paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays (5 set days + 4 "floating" holidays)
  • CEU assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Medical +HSA, Dental, and Vision coverage through Cigna
  • Up to $9,000 in post-maternity childcare assistance
  • 401(k) plan with company match.

Employee Assistance Program

  • Short Term Disability, Term-Life/AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness with Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, and Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance eligibility at 6-month benchmark

Pay Range

  • $100,000—$100,000 USD
  • Note: This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Ally Behavior is an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Your personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA provides leadership in client programming, behavior interventions, and staff development while managing a caseload of clients. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, conducting clinical assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure treatment excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a related field and possess a valid BCBA certification. The role requires the ability to work on-site full-time and maintain a valid driver's license for professional duties.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior interventionTreatment planningClinical supervisionData collectionHIPAA complianceProblem solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Ally Behavior Centers a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,639 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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; 5,245 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 ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Fredericksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,042/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 Ally Behavior Centers

Individual and Family Services
McLean, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly billable hour bonus eligibility
In-house CEU's and professional development opportunities
Annual CEU Stipend of $1,000
Loan forgiveness and tuition assistance up to $21,000
Guaranteed semi-monthly paycheck
Small caseloads
Interdisciplinary teams
Company-sponsored DashPass