RBT jobs in Richmond, VA: registered behavior technician and behavior technician jobs in ABA
Work one-on-one with children in their own homes, on a schedule built around your part of Richmond. We hire Registered Behavior Technicians and BCBAs across the area.
In-Home ABA Richmond hires Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to work with children in their homes across Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover. Your caseload is planned around where you live, so you spend more time with kids and less time driving.
Open RBT jobs in Richmond and BCBA roles
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), in-home
You run one-on-one ABA sessions with a child at home, following the plan the BCBA writes, and you record data every session.
- RBT certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, or ready to earn it
- A reliable car and a clean driving record
- Patience, play skills and good notes
- Afternoon availability (after school is the busiest time)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in-home
You assess children at home, write treatment plans, supervise RBTs and coach parents in their own routines.
- BCBA certification and a Virginia Licensed Behavior Analyst license (Board of Medicine)
- Experience with young children and parent training
- Comfortable working in family homes
What behavior technician jobs in Richmond are like
Every day looks different, because every home is different. One session is snack time and bubbles with a two-year-old in Mechanicsville. The next is a handwashing routine and homework practice with a seven-year-old in the West End.
| In-home ABA | Center-based ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you work | Families' homes in your part of town | One building |
| What you teach | Real routines: meals, bath, toileting, play with siblings | Skills in therapy rooms and groups |
| Parents | Nearby, often joining parts of the session | At drop-off and pick-up |
| Driving | Between families, kept short by routing | Your own commute |
RBTs practise under the close supervision of a BCBA, as the BACB requires. You'll see your BCBA regularly in sessions, not only on paper.
“RBTs assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or RBT Requirements Coordinator who is responsible for their work.”
How to become a registered behavior technician in Virginia
The RBT credential is issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), not by the state. The BACB sets the training, competency assessment and exam steps, and its requirements changed in 2026, so check bacb.com/rbt for the current rules. If you're new to ABA, tell us on the form. We can explain the steps.
A day in an in-home RBT job
| Time | What you do |
|---|---|
| Morning | A session with a preschooler before lunch: play-based teaching, snack-time requests, a handwashing routine |
| Midday | Write session notes and data on the tablet, review the next child's behavior intervention plan |
| After school | A session with a school-age child: homework routine, turn-taking with a sibling, calm-down practice |
| Weekly | Supervision with your BCBA, sometimes during a session, to learn new ABA techniques and review progress |
Every child has an individualized treatment plan written by a BCBA. Your job is to follow it carefully, collect good data and tell the BCBA what you see. Experience working with children helps a lot: daycare, teaching, coaching, camps or babysitting all count.
What we look for in behavior technicians
- Warmth and patience with children who are having a hard day
- Reliability: families plan their week around your sessions
- Good notes and attention to detail
- Comfort working in family homes, with parents nearby
- Interest in the field of applied behavior analysis and behavioral health
- Part time or full time availability; tell us what you want
We talk about pay, mileage and schedule openly on the first call. Ask us anything.
RBT vs behavior technician (BT): what's the difference?
A behavior technician (BT) is anyone working one-on-one with children under a BCBA's direction. A registered behavior technician (RBT) is a BT who has earned the RBT credential from the BACB. Many ABA jobs list "RBT certification is strongly preferred" because some insurance plans require it for the sessions they pay for. If you're a BT now, earning the RBT is the usual next step.
RBT jobs pay and salary in Richmond, VA
Pay for RBT jobs in Richmond depends on certification, experience, the hours you want, and how much driving the caseload involves. Job sites list ranges for behavioral technician positions in Richmond, but a range doesn't tell you how many hours you'll really get. Ask any employer, including us, how many billable hours a week they can give you near your home, how drive time is paid, and what happens when a family cancels.
Cities near Richmond where we hire
- Richmond
- Henrico
- Glen Allen
- Short Pump
- Chesterfield
- Midlothian
- Chester
- Mechanicsville
- Ashland
- Highland Springs
Where we hire near Richmond
We hire for behavior technician jobs across Richmond, Glen Allen, Chesterfield and Hanover, and we especially need people who live in or near the East End of Henrico, Southside Richmond, Hanover County and Chester, where families have fewer providers nearby. See the areas we serve.
Questions about RBT jobs in Richmond, VA
Are you hiring BTs and ABA therapists in Richmond, VA?
Yes. We hire behavior technicians, registered behavior technicians and BCBAs to provide in-home ABA therapy for children across the Richmond area. Use the form at the top of this page to join our team.
Do I need to be certified to apply?
BCBAs need BACB certification and a Virginia license. Behavior technicians can apply if they're working toward RBT certification; say so on the form.
What hours do in-home RBTs work?
Most sessions happen in the afternoon after school, with some morning sessions for younger children. Tell us your availability and we will match it to families near you.
How far will I drive?
We build caseloads around where you live, so families are grouped close together. Tell us your town or ZIP code.
Want to know more about what our families experience? Read what in-home ABA looks like or about in-home ABA therapy in Richmond.