Senior BCBA

Opal Autism Centers•Garner, NC

11d•$90,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

Opal Autism Centers is hiring a full-time, in-person, center-based Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Garner, North Carolina. The independently owned organization describes its approach as supporting clinical quality, sustainable workloads, clinician growth, and meaningful client outcomes through dedicated scheduling, operations, administrative, and clinical leadership support. The center-based early intervention model serves children ages 2–6. The role involves maintaining clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations, conducting treatment integrity observations and protocol modifications, providing supervision and caregiver collaboration, and maintaining timely, accurate, audit-ready clinical documentation. The care model is assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming, prioritizing learner autonomy, emotional safety, dignity, and individualized, non-coercive ABA practices. The advertised base salary is $90,000–$102,000, depending on experience. Additional compensation may include an optional retention bonus of up to $5,000 and quarterly bonus opportunities with annual potential of up to approximately $26,000. Other offerings described include professional development, CEU support, mentorship, career advancement pathways, and a range of benefits and leave options. Individualized employment packages may, depending on experience, location, and organizational need, include relocation support, sign-on or retention incentives, assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations, or contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing for certification.

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 for eligibility 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 up to $5,000.
Quarterly performance bonus opportunities with annual potential of up to approximately $26,000.
Referral bonuses up to $2,000 per referral, with no cap.
Annual professional development, CEU stipend, and certification reimbursement opportunities.
120 hours of PTO annually, increasing with tenure.
Nine paid holidays.
Paid bereavement leave.
Protected breaks and workplace accommodations, including lactation, ADA, and religious accommodations.
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.
Clinical tools and technology provided.
Support for continued clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized trainings.
$1,000 annual CEU stipend.
University tuition discounts through partnerships, including Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, and Purdue Global.
Ongoing mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
Work-from-home and flex days built into scheduling.
Relocation support may be included in individualized packages depending on experience, location, and organizational need.
Sign-on incentives may be included in individualized packages depending on experience, location, and organizational need.
Assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations may be included in individualized packages depending on experience, location, and organizational need.