Senior BCBA

Opal Autism Centers • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Opal Autism Centers is hiring a Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst for its center-based team in South Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization provides early intervention ABA services to children ages 2–6 and describes its care model as assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming, prioritizing learner autonomy, emotional safety, dignity, and individualized, non-coercive practices.

This is a full-time, in-person role with a Monday–Friday schedule ending at 3:30 PM, a 25-hour weekly billable baseline, small caseloads, and work-from-home and flex days built into the scheduling structure. The position offers a base salary of $90,000–$102,000, with optional retention incentives and quarterly bonus opportunities. High-performing BCBAs may exceed $100,000 in annual earnings through base pay and incentives. The organization provides dedicated scheduling, operations, administrative, and clinical leadership support so clinicians can focus on client outcomes and sustainable clinical practice.

The Senior BCBA maintains clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations, observes treatment integrity, modifies protocols, supervises and collaborates with caregivers, and maintains timely, accurate, audit-ready documentation. The role also supports caregiver training and skill generalization across settings. Opal offers professional development, mentorship, and potential leadership pathways into Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director roles.

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 be eligible 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 and quarterly performance bonus opportunities with up to approximately $26,000 in annual bonus potential.
• Relocation support, sign-on or retention incentives, assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations, and contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing for certification, depending on experience, location, and organizational need.
• Competitive base salary based on certification tenure and experience.
• Leadership growth pathways into Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director roles.
• Annual professional development, a $1,000 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 flex days built into scheduling.
• 120 hours of PTO annually, increasing with tenure.
• Nine paid holidays and paid bereavement leave.
• FMLA and military leave protections.
• 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 and technology provided.
• Support for continued clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized trainings.
• University tuition discounts through partnerships including Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, and Purdue Global.

What This Job Offers

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