Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Opal Autism Centers

$80K — $88K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current BCBA certification
  • Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
  • Experience with children with autism and early intervention populations
  • Current CPR & First Aid certification
  • (Preferred) Experience supervising RBTs and clinical teams

Responsibilities

  • Maintain clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity aligned with quality care
  • Conduct treatment integrity observations and modify protocols for better outcomes
  • Provide supervision and collaboration with caregivers according to treatment needs
  • Ensure accurate clinical documentation meets all ethical and state standards
  • Support caregiver training to promote client success across settings

Benefits

  • Customized transition support for new hires
  • Individualized employment packages and competitive base salary
  • Quarterly performance bonuses up to $26,000 annually
  • Work-life balance with protected breaks and flexible scheduling
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Location: 10 Parker Lane, 1st Floor Pinehurst, NC 28374

Job Type: Full-Time In-Person Center-Based

Base Salary: $80,000-$88,000

Retention Bonus: $10,000

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities: Earn up to ~$26,000 annually without PTO penalty

Total Earning Potential: High-performing BCBAs may exceed $100,000 annually through a combination of competitive base salary, quarterly bonus opportunities, retention incentives, and ongoing investment in professional development and clinical support.

What You'll Do:
  • Maintain clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations aligned with quality care and evolving payer requirements
  • Conduct ongoing treatment integrity observations and protocol modification to support individualized clinical outcomes
  • Provide supervision and caregiver collaboration consistent with medical necessity, treatment intensity, and payer expectations
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and audit-ready clinical documentation in alignment with state, funder, and ethical requirements
  • Support caregiver training and skill generalization across settings to promote long-term client success

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
    • Current BCBA certification
    • Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
    • Experience working with children with autism and/or early intervention populations
    • Current CPR & First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience supervising RBTs and clinical teams
    • Strong collaboration, mentorship, and coaching skills
    • Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation platforms
    • Behavior Analyst Licensure "LBA" (per state requirements)

Benefits

Customized Transition Support:

We understand that transitioning into a new BCBA role can involve financial, logistical, and career-planning considerations. Depending on experience, location, and organizational need, individualized employment packages may include relocation support, sign-on or retention incentives, assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations, and contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for their certification exam.

We've intentionally built a compensation and support structure that prioritizes sustainability, growth, clinician well-being, and ethical clinical practice.

Compensation & Growth:
  • Individualized employment packages
  • Competitive base salary based on certification tenure and experience
  • Quarterly performance bonus opportunities- up to $26,000 of annual bonus potential
  • Leadership growth pathways into Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director roles
  • Annual professional development, CEU stipend, and certification reimbursement opportunities
  • Referral bonuses up to $1,000 per referral - no cap!


Work-Life Balance & Support:
  • Protected breaks and workplace accommodations, including: Lactation accommodations (PUMP Act compliant), ADA and religious accommodations
  • Flex days built into scheduling
  • 120 hours PTO annually (increases with tenure)
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Balanced bonus structure- PTO, holidays, and bereavement still count toward quotas (no penalty for time off)
  • Protected & Extended Leave Options: FMLA (12 weeks job-protected leave), Military leave (USERRA-protected), etc.
  • Full administrative and operational support teams
  • Sustainable caseload philosophy


Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and additional investment options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Cell phone stipend (if applicable)
  • Travel reimbursement (if applicable)


Professional Development:
  • 30/60/90-day onboarding feedback
  • Clinical tools & technology provided
  • Support for continued clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized trainings
  • $1,000 annual CEU stipend
  • Certification reimbursement opportunities
  • University tuition discounts through partnerships with: Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, Purdue Global and more!
  • Ongoing mentorship and career advancement opportunities

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