Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Action Behavior Centers • Charlotte, NC

5d • $84,500 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Action Behavior Centers (ABC) provides evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to autistic children, supporting their communication, social, and independence skills. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) works in an in-center, child-centered environment and collaborates with families to set individualized goals, deliver treatment, monitor progress, and celebrate children’s growth. The position has an average caseload of five to six children, with a maximum of eight.

BCBAs supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), collaborate with colleagues, and participate in professional development guided by ABC clinical leaders. The role is full-time and permanent, with Monday–Friday daytime hours. Remote work may be available up to three days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year.

Total compensation is stated as $84,500–$119,000 per year, with additional earning potential tied to center size, mentoring RBTs, and supervising assigned trainees. Compensation may include base salary, performance and mentorship bonuses, and long-term ownership eligibility upon promotion to Senior BCBA. Other offerings described include a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, relocation packages, paid time off and holidays, continuing education, student loan repayment assistance, health benefits, and family support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or education.
• Active BCBA certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), plus licensure in applicable states.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, squat, kneel, and stay active during sessions.
• Patience and empathy when working with young children.
• Ability to lead and multitask to keep children safe and engaged.
• Value teamwork and supporting others across the center or region.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CentralReach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments and set individualized, evidence-based goals in collaboration with families.
• Deliver high-quality ABA treatment in a positive, child-centered environment, using play-based strategies where appropriate.
• Supervise and mentor RBTs to support consistent, compassionate care.
• Collaborate with families to track progress and celebrate growth.
• Participate in peer collaboration and professional development guided by ABC clinical leaders.
• Provide supervision hours to RBTs pursuing a master's degree in behavior analysis, as applicable to mentorship bonus opportunities.
• Support and supervise assigned trainees, with additional earning potential noted for this work.

Benefits

• Total compensation of $84,500–$119,000 per year, with additional earning potential.
• Uncapped monthly performance bonuses beginning at 26 hours of treatment delivery per week.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, depending on location and start date.
• Mentorship bonuses for providing supervision hours to RBTs pursuing a master's degree in behavior analysis.
• Certification bonuses for teammates who earn certification under the BCBA's supervision.
• Relocation packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Remote work up to three days per month based on performance and center needs, plus up to 16 additional assessment-related days per year.
• 29 days off in the first year, including holidays, PTO, CEU days, and flex days.
• No non-compete agreements.
• At least 10 no-cost in-house CEUs each year, funds for outside training courses, and two paid CEU days.
• Student loan repayment assistance contributions each year.
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Up to $3,000 in maternity and paternity financial assistance, plus short-term disability options that can equal eight weeks of paid leave.
• First Stop Health virtual care for the employee and up to seven household members.
• Calm membership for the employee and family.
• DoorDash DashPass.
• Milk Stork breast milk shipping while traveling.
• SNOO smart sleeper for new parents.
• Long-term ownership eligibility upon promotion to Senior BCBA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level