Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Opal Autism Centers • Fayetteville, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 BCBAs can focus on meaningful client outcomes — not excessive non-clinical burdens. Opal Autism Centers provides assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming care- prioritizing learner autonomy, emotional safety, and dignity through compassionate, non-coercive, and individualized ABA practices. At Opal, we are committed to delivering ethical, high-quality ABA services that prioritize dignity, compassion, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes for the children and families we serve. We are intentionally building an organization where clinicians can grow long-term without sacrificing quality care, clinical integrity, or personal well-being. As the ABA landscape continues to evolve, our leadership team remains proactive in adapting to changing clinical, ethical, state, and payor requirements to help create sustainable clinical practices that support and protect both our clients and clinicians. At Opal, we believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported practicing with confidence, integrity, and long-term stability.

Requirements

• Current BCBA certification
• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
• Experience working with children with autism and/or early intervention populations
• Current CPR & First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Customized Transition Support
• Relocation support
• Sign-on or retention incentives
• Assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations
• Contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for their certification exam
• 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 $2,000 per referral — no cap!
• Protected breaks and workplace accommodations
• Lactation accommodations (PUMP Act compliant)
• ADA and religious accommodations
• Work from Home & 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)
• Full administrative and operational support teams
• Sustainable caseload philosophy
• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

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