Board Certified Behavior Analyst ($10,000 sign-on bonus)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — $10,000 sign-on bonus

Job Category : Medical/Clinical

Requisition Number : BOARD

Posted: May 12, 2026 • Full-Time • On-site • Salary Range: $87,068.80 USD to $109,990.40 USD

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Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Turn Challenges into Breakthroughs — One Step at a Time

At Grafton, we are united by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs live their best lives. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you’ll design, implement, and oversee evidence-based behavioral interventions that support individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other complex behavioral and mental health needs. You’ll work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, using data-driven practices to create meaningful, measurable impact, while being supported in a culture that values teamwork, well-being, and ethical excellence.

Join us — and see the impact of your expertise change lives every day!

Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way!

Job Summary

Conducts functional behavior assessments and oversees treatment planning within a person-centered system of service delivery that values improved life quality for clients receiving ABA services. Ensures that a functional assessment of behavior is completed for each individual based on their goals for improvement. Coordinates the work of the support team in developing and utilizing treatment plans that target long-term goals and short-term objectives based on the functional behavior assessment. Routinely evaluates treatment plan progress for all assigned clients and recommends modifications to promote client success in attaining replacement behavior skills. Mentors behavior specialists who are not yet certified as behavior analysts, as needed. Reports to the ABA Program Manager or Director.

Essential Job Functions

Promotes a person-centered approach to treatment:

• Works with families to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care
• Respects the personal goals of individuals served with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life for the individual and their care providers
• Identifies behaviors that block the person from achieving desired goals
• Develops programs that derive from the individual’s strengths
• Provides family training
• Uses a positive intervention model that minimizes physical intervention

Assesses the function of behavior:

• Ensures that a functional assessment is completed for each individual in a timely manner
• Conducts assessment measures in various settings, including home and community
• Utilizes direct assessment tools to measure behavior, including potential functional analysis of behavior
• Uses data methods when assessing behavior through direct observation (ABC, time sampling, event recording)
• Utilizes current direct assessment measurement tools in ABA (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, ADOS-II)

Determines contextual influences on behavior:

• Physical environment
• Staff relationships
• Physical conditions

• Identifies and writes behavioral goals and objectives based on the function of the targeted behavior(s)
• Makes treatment recommendations according to assessment results and writes a clinical assessment summary as required for treatment authorization

Evaluates and documents client progress and program effectiveness:

• Creates data sheets and supervises the collection of progress data as recommended within the treatment plan
• Makes adjustments to behavioral goals and objectives as needed
• Documents, summarizes and reports on progress data at least monthly
• Creates and updates treatment and discharge plans regularly
• Coordinates monthly treatment plan review meetings with the treatment team
• Prepares and submits monthly/quarterly treatment plan progress reports per billing requirements
• Provides initial and ongoing training to Behavior Specialist staff assigned to deliver ABA treatment effectively and consistently
• Mentors behavior therapists who are not yet certified and may provide case consultations
• Teaches positive behavior support strategies and data collection methods
• Teaches staff on environmental modifications and antecedents and consequences strategies

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of the field and needs of individuals served
• Attends meetings as required
• Participates in work groups as assigned
• Completes other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services field and current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification (BACB)
• Valid driver’s license
• Licensure by the Board of Medicine (Virginia only)

Compensation

• Starting at $41.86 to $52.88/hour; commensurate with experience and qualifications

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)

Equal Employment Opportunity : Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace. If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process, please contact

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Master’s or higher in Human Services

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Behavior Analyst; Driver's License

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