High- Acuity Behavior Analyst / BCBA

ABA Centers of America; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Job summary

ABA Centers of America is hiring a High-Acuity Behavior Analyst (BCBA) based in North Carolina, responsible for supporting clinicians and offering advanced clinical consultation on complex behavioral presentations. This position involves maintaining a limited caseload while providing mentorship and guidance to other BCBAs.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field, hold a BCBA credential, and have at least 5-7 years of clinical experience in ABA. ABA Centers offers a supportive and inclusive work environment that values growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education or related field.
• Active BCBA credential.
• Minimum 5-7 years of clinical ABA experience, specifically with complex behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on complex cases involving severe behavior.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload to engage in practice.
• Support development of effective treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical consultation skills

Mentorship abilities

Problem-solving

Communication

Experience with psychiatric comorbidities

Education

Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or Special Education

Active BCBA credential

Job description

Overview

High-Acuity Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - ABA Centers – Must reside in Georgia or Willing to Relocate

Relocation Package: Comprehensive relocation support including Relocation Support: $15K and Sign-On Incentive: Up to $20K. Student loan forgiveness up to $24K.

Who We Are

We are the nations fastest-growing provider of autism care, delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy across a rapidly expanding footprint. Since 2020, we have scaled from a single clinic to nearly 70 operating areas in more than a dozen states, supported by a high-performance corporate infrastructure and data-driven decision-making.

Recognized as a fast-growing private company by Inc. magazine, ABA Centers of America is a self-funded, founder-led organization. Our corporate team develops scalable systems, manages risk, and drives the analytics that power growth.

Our Origin Story

ABA Centers of America was founded to disrupt gaps in access, consistency, and quality in autism care, aiming to reduce wait times for treatment with a compassionate, clinically excellent approach.

Recognition & Awards

Inc. 5000 – 5th Fastest-Growing Private Company in America; Financial Times – The Americas\' Fastest Growing Companies; EY Entrepreneur Of The Year U.S. Overall; regional recognitions.

About the Role

Reports to: Clinic Leadership Dyad (Executive Director and Clinical Director). In collaboration with: Senior Director, Complex Care & Clinical Process Improvement.

Position Summary & Purpose

The High-Acuity Behavior Analyst (HA-BCBA) is a regionally embedded BCBA responsible for supporting clinicians and clinic teams in assessment and treatment of complex behavioral presentations. This role provides advanced clinical consultation for cases involving severe behavior, older learners, psychiatric comorbidities, or multi-system treatment needs. The Analyst maintains a limited clinical caseload while serving as a local resource for other BCBAs on complex functional assessment, treatment design, and case stabilization.

This position focuses on clinical expertise and mentorship, not organizational case review governance or system oversight.

Responsibilities

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complex Case Consultation
  • Provide consultation to BCBAs managing cases involving severe behavior, psychiatric comorbidities, or other complex clinical presentations
  • Assist clinicians in designing and interpreting functional assessments, including functional analyses when appropriate
  • Support development of effective, behaviorally sound treatment plans for clients with complex needs
  • Collaborate with the Complex Care team and division leadership to identify cases that may benefit from additional clinical expertise
• Functional Assessment Expertise
  • Provide guidance and support related to advanced functional assessment procedures
  • Assist clinicians in determining when more rigorous assessment approaches are clinically appropriate
  • Support interpretation of functional assessment results and translation into effective treatment strategies
• Older Learners & Complex Profiles
  • Provide expertise in working with older learners and individuals with complex behavioral histories
  • Support clinicians addressing cases involving psychiatric comorbidities, environmental complexity, or multi-system treatment needs
  • Assist clinicians in adapting ABA interventions for adolescents and adults when traditional early learner strategies are insufficient
• Clinical Mentorship & Skill Development
  • Serve as a divisional resource for BCBAs seeking guidance with complex clinical cases
  • Model advanced assessment and treatment approaches when appropriate
  • Support professional development of clinicians through consultation, case discussion, and problem solving
• Carry Clinical Caseload
  • Maintain a small caseload of complex clients to remain actively engaged in clinical practice
  • Implement and model best practices in assessment and treatment for complex behavioral presentations
  • Demonstrate effective case stabilization strategies that can inform consultation with other clinicians

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
• Active BCBA credential
• Minimum 5-7 years of clinical experience in ABA, including experience with complex or severe behavior
• Experience conducting and interpreting functional assessments, including functional analyses when appropriate
• Experience with older learners, adolescents, or adults with complex behavioral needs
• Experience supporting individuals with psychiatric comorbidities, environmental complexity, or multi-system treatment needs
• Strong clinical consultation skills and ability to mentor other BCBAs
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent clinical reasoning, problem solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with organizational clinical documentation systems

Benefits

• 21 paid days off (PTO and holidays)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match

About ABA Centers

ABA Centers is committed to maintaining a culture led by seasoned professionals who share a vision of becoming the nations leading provider of autism care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We participate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. We provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process and employment as needed.