Senior BCBA

Opal Autism Centers • Fayetteville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Opal Autism Centers is hiring a full-time, in-person, center-based Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The independently owned organization describes its model as focused on clinical quality, sustainable workloads, operational support, and clinician growth. Its early intervention services are for children ages 2–6 and use assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming practices that prioritize learner autonomy, emotional safety, dignity, and individualized care.

The Senior BCBA will manage a clinically appropriate caseload, oversee treatment integrity and protocol modifications, supervise and collaborate with caregivers, and maintain timely, accurate, audit-ready documentation. The role receives dedicated scheduling, operations, administrative, and clinical leadership support. Work-from-home and flexible days are built into the scheduling structure.

The starting base salary is $90,000. The posting also describes optional retention incentives of up to $5,000 and quarterly bonus opportunities with up to approximately $26,000 in annual potential. High-performing BCBAs may exceed $100,000 in annual earnings through base pay and incentives. Benefits and support include paid time off, paid holidays, insurance, retirement and investment options, professional development funding, and potential individualized transition support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
• Current and active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• At least 3 years certified as a BCBA to qualify for the senior-level role.
• At least 3 years of experience as a BCBA working directly with individuals with autism.
• Current CPR and 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 modify protocols 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

• Optional retention bonus of up to $5,000 and quarterly bonus opportunities with up to approximately $26,000 in annual potential.
• Individualized employment packages may include relocation support, sign-on or retention incentives, assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations, or contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing for certification exams.
• 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, with no cap.
• Protected breaks and workplace accommodations, including lactation, ADA, and religious accommodations.
• Work-from-home and flexible days built into scheduling.
• 120 hours of PTO annually, increasing with tenure.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave; PTO, holidays, and bereavement count toward quotas without bonus penalties.
• FMLA and military leave protections.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and additional investment options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Cell phone stipend, if applicable.
• Travel reimbursement, if applicable.
• 30/60/90-day onboarding feedback.
• Clinical tools and technology provided.
• Support for continued clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized training.
• $1,000 annual CEU stipend.
• Certification reimbursement opportunities.
• University tuition discounts through partnerships, including Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, and Purdue Global.
• Ongoing mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
• Dedicated scheduling, operations, administrative, and clinical leadership support.

What This Job Offers

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