Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Senior Level

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

Job Type: Full-Time In-Person Center-Based (part-time opportunity is also available)

Base Salary: $90,000-$102,000 (DOE)

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.

Why BCBAs Choose Opal:
• Independently owned organization - not private equity backed
• No restrictive employment agreements or bonus repayment clauses
• Center-based early intervention model (ages 2-6)
• Dedicated operations, scheduling, and administrative support
• Flex days built into scheduling structure
• Sustainable caseload management philosophy
• Quarterly bonus opportunities up to $26,000 annually
• Collaborative, clinician-led culture
• Leadership growth and mentorship opportunities
• Intentional, stable organizational growth
• Dedicated clinical quality and compliance leadership focused on ethical care, evolving funder requirements, and sustainable clinical practices

Our Care Model

At Opal Autism Centers, we provide assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming care- prioritizing learner autonomy, emotional safety, and dignity through compassionate, non-coercive, and individualized ABA practices.

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:

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field
• Current and active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Certified as a BCBA for 3 or more years to be eligible for this senior level role
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a BCBA working directly with individuals with autism
• 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