About Bright Achievements

Bright Achievements is a leading provider of in-home ABA services, committed to delivering high-quality and individualized support to clients across Virginia. We are seeking BCBAs or BCaBAs to conduct in-person assessments and provide ongoing client support throughout the state. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy hands-on clinical work, autonomy, and meaningful client interaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments and provide clinically sound recommendations for treatment dosage within a virtual, focused-care ABA therapy model.
• Perform in-person observations in the client’s natural environment, including general behavioral observations, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), direct assessments, and caregiver interviews.
• Develop high-quality initial treatment plans and review them collaboratively with families and the assigned BCBA to ensure clarity, alignment, and continuity of care.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with Bright Achievements policies and established professional standards, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Communicate directly with families to coordinate and schedule in-person initial assessments and required virtual follow-up appointments.
• Support skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans by monitoring progress and adjusting programming as needed.
• Deliver parent/caregiver training in alignment with authorization requirements.
• Maintain organized, accurate electronic data and documentation using Rethink Behavioral Health.

Additional Role Expectations

• Initial Assessments: Conducting in-person initial assessments.
• Case Coverage: The candidate must be available to manage a small coverage caseload (1–3 clients) until a permanent BCBA is assigned. This includes setting up the EHR system, initiating parent training and supervision for new technicians, and covering for other BCBAs’ medical or maternity leave.
• Availability: Candidates must have some evening availability to assist with case coverage and initial assessment scheduling.

Required Skills & Qualities

• Willingness to travel for in-person assessments across Virginia
• Reliable transportation
• Strong ability to build positive, supportive relationships with clients and families
• Commitment to culturally responsive ABA practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple assessment assignments
• Ability to maintain up to one direct client caseload

Qualifications

• Active BCBA or BCaBA certification in the United States
• Master’s degree (BCBA) or Bachelor’s degree (BCaBA)
• Experience conducting initial and re-assessments within the state of Virginia
• 1+ years of ABA experience preferred
• 8-Hour Supervision Certificate preferred but not required

Job Type

Part-Time
In-person assessments across Virginia with future full-time capability

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Free CEU events
• BCBA & RBT referral bonus program
• Healthcare (Full-Time Only)
• Flexible PTO & floating holidays (Full-Time Only)
• Employee discount program
• BCBA quarterly bonus program (Full-Time Only — can significantly increase base salary)

Position Highlights

• Clinician-Owned & Operated
• Fieldwork Trainee Mentorship Program
• Internal growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative culture