Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Golden Steps ABA, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Caseload goals

Leadership support

Paid time off

Health benefits

CE & development

Career advancement

Licensure support

Job summary

Golden Steps ABA, LLC is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead clinical care, supervise RBTs, and collaborate with families in a hybrid, in-person setting. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality care within a supportive team.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, ongoing supervision, and integration with families. Competitive base salary in the $85k–$105k range, with additional earning opportunities tied to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the clinical direction and quality of care for clients alongside families, RBTs, and the clinical team.
• 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.

Skills

BCBA certification

Coaching RBTs

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Education

Master's in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field

State licensure, where required

Job description

Overview

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.