Senior BCBA

Opal Autism Centers; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and investment options

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relocation/Sign-on incentives

Job summary

Opal Autism Centers is seeking a Senior BCBA in Fayetteville, NC for a center-based, full-time, in-person role with a substantial base salary and bonus potential. The environment emphasizes clinical quality, sustainable workloads, and strong operational support to enable clinicians to focus on meaningful client outcomes.

The role requires a Master's degree in ABA or related field, active BCBA certification, and at least 3 years of BCBA experience with autism.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field.
• Current and active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• BCBA for 3+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity aligned with quality care and payer requirements.
• Conduct ongoing treatment integrity observations and protocol modification to support outcomes.
• Provide supervision and caregiver collaboration consistent with medical necessity and payer expectations.
• Maintain timely, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Coaching

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's degree in ABA/Psychology

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’reintentionally 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 BCBAs can focus on meaningful client outcomes — not excessive non-clinical burdens.

Position:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)- Senior Level

Location:

345 Devers Street, Suite 101 & 102 Fayetteville, NC 28303

Job Type:

Full-Time | In-Person | Center-Based(part-time opportunity is also available)

Base Salary:

$90,000–$102,000(DOE)

Optional retention bonus up to $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 provideassent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming care-prioritizing learner autonomy, emotional safety, and dignity through compassionate, non-coercive, and individualized ABA practices.

WhatYou’llDo:

• Maintain clinicallyappropriate caseloadsand 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
• Maintaintimely,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:

• 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)

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,assistancenavigatingpreviousemployment-related financial obligations, and contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for their certification exam.

We’veintentionally 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 hoursPTO 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 weeksjob-protected leave), Military leave (USERRA-protected), etc.
• Full administrative and operational support teams
• Sustainable caseload philosophy

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) andadditionalinvestment 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

About Opal Autism Centers:

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