Behavior Technician Jobs in Virginia

Behavior Technician jobs in Virginia are concentrated in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where large autism service providers, school systems, and community mental health organizations maintain steady hiring pipelines at every experience level from entry-level to lead technician. Well-established employers with a lasting Virginia presence include Autism Spectrum Therapies, may institute, and Inova Health System, with consistent demand in ABA therapy, school-based behavioral support, and early intervention services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles184+
Top employerProud Moments
Top cityAlexandria, VA
Cities hiring70
Work type97% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
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ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
RCG Behavioral Health Network
Richmond, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$19 - $28/hr
RBT Certification
11-50

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Midlothian, VA
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Midlothian, VA
Autism Center of Excellence
Henrico, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$22 - $27/hr
RBT Certification

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ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
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ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
RCG Behavioral Health Network
Midlothian, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$19 - $28/hr
RBT Certification
11-50

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Behavior Technician (BT) ABA
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Behavior Technician (BT) ABA
Kids Club ABA
Woodbridge, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$24 - $28/hr
RBT Certification
201-500

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Kids Club ABA
Alexandria, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$24 - $28/hr
RBT Certification
201-500

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Behavior Technician Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Alexandria
14 jobs
Chesapeake
10 jobs
Woodbridge
9 jobs
Richmond
8 jobs
Newport News
8 jobs
Ashburn
7 jobs
Manassas
6 jobs
Portsmouth
6 jobs

Behavior Technician Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Proud Moments12
  • Maxim Healthcare6
  • Centria Healthcare6
  • Above & Beyond Therapy6
  • Step Ahead ABA5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Non-Profit & Social Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in behavior technician jobs across Virginia.

  • Registered Behavior Technician credential or active RBT certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
  • High school diploma or associate degree in psychology, education, or a related field
  • Prior experience implementing ABA therapy programs under BCBA supervision
  • Ability to pass a Virginia criminal background check and child abuse registry screening
  • Strong data collection skills and experience with behavior tracking documentation
  • Valid Virginia driver's license and reliable transportation for community or school-based work

Behavior Technician Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a behavior technician in Virginia?

The most direct path is earning the Registered Behavior Technician credential, which requires completing a forty-hour training program, passing the RBT competency assessment, and passing the RBT exam administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Virginia does not issue a separate state license for behavior technicians, so the RBT is the recognized standard employers require. Most employers in Virginia will hire candidates concurrently while they complete training, particularly those with a background in psychology, education, or human services.

Which companies hire behavior technicians in Virginia?

Companies currently hiring behavior technicians in Virginia include Proud Moments, Maxim Healthcare, and Centria Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's large concentration of autism service centers and school divisions in Northern Virginia and the Richmond corridor drives consistent demand across a wide range of employer types.

Which Virginia cities have the most behavior technician jobs?

Alexandria, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach have the most behavior technician openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's proximity to a dense network of ABA clinics and high-enrollment school divisions anchors the largest share of openings, while Richmond and Hampton Roads support strong demand through their regional children's hospitals, community mental health centers, and growing autism service networks.

Are there remote behavior technician jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Behavior technician work is almost entirely hands-on and conducted in client homes, schools, or clinic settings, which limits remote options significantly. About 3% of behavior technician openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are most often limited to telehealth parent training sessions or remote data review roles supervised by a BCBA.

How can I get hired as a behavior technician in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to ABA therapy centers that run in-house forty-hour RBT training programs and hire candidates before certification is complete. Large Virginia employer types including autism service centers affiliated with Inova, Children's National, and regional community services boards regularly post associate or trainee behavior technician roles that require no prior ABA experience. Candidates coming from paraprofessional, direct support professional, or teacher's aide roles are well-positioned, and completing the RBT training before applying gives a clear credential edge.

Where can I find and apply to behavior technician jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to behavior technician jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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