Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Positive Reinforcement

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Positive Reinforcement is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide direct 1-1 ABA therapy in home-based settings with a maximum caseload of four clients. You will set your own schedule and work closely with families to design, implement, and adjust ABA plans.

The role emphasizes autonomy, caregiver collaboration, and high-quality intervention, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

BCBA certification required.
Direct, one-on-one ABA therapy experience.
Ability to conduct VB-MAPP, Vineland, ABLLS assessments.

Responsibilities

Provide direct 1-1 ABA therapy to children with Autism (max caseload of 4).
Set own schedule and therapy sessions.
Develop positive relationships with clients and families.
Conduct assessments using specified tools.
Perform FBAs to guide therapy.
Design and implement individualized ABA plans.
Conduct parent training on ABA and autism topics.
Analyze and graph data to adjust interventions.

Skills

BCBA certification

One-on-one ABA

Data analysis

Autism assessment tools

Education

Licensed Behavior Analyst

Job description

No Behavior Technicians- BCBA Direct 1-1 with a maximum of four clients- Proudly BCBA owned and operated.

At Positive Reinforcement, we are stepping away from the typical high client and high billable burnout cycle. When you join our team, we will assign you a maximum of four clients within close proximity.

You will create your own consistent schedule, providing direct, one-on-one services in the home for the family and client. Instead of being an intruder during your 10% supervision hours, you can form real caregiver relationships by being present 100% of the time during the intervention process.

By empowering you to design, implement, and modify your own intervention, we at Positive Reinforcement are proud of the strides our clients make through direct therapy with our expert clinicians. You will have the freedom to practice ABA without the stress of managing a team of behavior technicians or dealing with dozens of behavior plan updates a year.

Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Location: Home-based therapy Salary: $70-$80+/hour

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct 1-1 ABA therapy to children with Autism (maximum caseload of 4 clients).
Set your own schedule and therapy sessions for your clients
Develop positive relationships with clients and their families.
Conduct assessments using tools specific to Autism like VB-MAPP, Vineland, and ABLLS
Perform Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to guide therapy.
Design and implement individualized ABA treatment plans based on assessment results.
Conduct regular parent training on ABA and Autism-related topics.
Analyze and graph data to make necessary adjustments to interventions.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate of $70-$80+/hour for BCBAs. All current FT BCBAs average 26 billable hours per week (across a 6 month period), resulting in an average pay of $101,400
Flexible scheduling and hybrid options to accommodate your personal schedule.
Tuition reimbursement.
CEU reimbursement for continued professional development.
Support from experienced senior BCBAs including in building a personalized caseload around your availability to minimize drive time.
15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus an additional PTO day for your birthday.
Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a recognized and highly accepted insurance provider. 75% of the premium is covered by Positive Reinforcement.
Comprehensive Life Insurance coverage.
401K plan.
Materials reimbursement for therapy resources.
High-paying wages and recruiting bonuses.
Short Term Disability (Potential Maternity Leave)
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance

Why Join Us?

As a locally owned and BCBA-run business, we at Positive Reinforcement understand the struggles of the BCBA role. By keeping our BCBAs as the primary interventionists through the direct BCBA model, we have found that this results in

Better client outcomes due to high fidelity in intervention by expert BCBAs.
Caregivers are connected to the progress made by the BCBA, resulting in fewer client cancellations.
Significantly less frustrating paperwork due to no BT management, only 4 reassessment auth cycles.
Minimal drive time due to having four clients on your caseload.

By moving to a direct, 1:1 BCBA model, we hope you can fall back in love with the field, focusing on what brought you here in the first place... Providing high-quality care.

Positive Reinforcement is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20-40 per week

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