Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)

Opal Autism Centers; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Opal Autism Centers is hiring a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) to support high-quality, ethical ABA services in a center-based setting in Fayetteville, NC. The role focuses on sustainable workloads, clinical quality, and strong operational support while advancing clinician growth.

The QBA will manage clinically appropriate caseloads, supervise team members, and ensure compliant documentation and payer alignment.

Qualifications

• Current QBA certification is required.
• Experience working with children with autism and/or early intervention populations.
• CPR & First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations.
• Conduct ongoing treatment integrity observations and modify protocols for individuals.
• Provide supervision and caregiver collaboration aligned with medical necessity and payer expectations.
• Maintain timely, audit-ready clinical documentation.
• Support caregiver training and skill generalization across settings to promote long-term client success.

Skills

Current QBA certification

Experience working with children with

CPR & First Aid certification

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical documentation platforms

Job description

Burned out by unrealistic caseloads, excessive administrative demands, or unstable ABA environments? At Opal Autism Centers , we're intentionally building a different kind of BCBA experience - one centered on clinical quality, sustainable workloads, strong operational support, and long-term clinician growth. As an independently owned, center-based ABA organization, we provide dedicated scheduling, operations, administrative, and clinical leadership support so our QBAs can focus on meaningful client outcomes - not excessive non-clinical burdens.

Position: Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) Location: 345 Devers Street, Suite 101 & 102 Fayetteville, NC 28303 Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person | Center-Based

Base Salary: Starts at $80,000 Optional retention bonus up to $ 10,000 Quarterly Bonus Opportunities: Earn up to ~$26,000 annually without PTO penalty Total Earning Potential: High-performing QBAs 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 QBAs 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

Required Qualifications:

• Current QBA certification
• 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)

Customized Transition Support:

We understand that transitioning into a new QBA 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 QBAs 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.

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 reimburseme