Senior BCBA

Opal Autism Centers • Garner, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Opal Autism Centers is hiring a senior-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst for its center-based ABA organization in Garner, North Carolina. The role focuses on clinical quality, sustainable caseloads, individualized client outcomes, and ethical care, with dedicated scheduling, operational, administrative, and clinical leadership support. The center serves children ages 2–6 and uses assent-based, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming practices that prioritize learner autonomy, emotional safety, and dignity. The position is full-time, in-person, and center-based. The base salary is $90,000–$102,000, depending on experience. Optional retention incentives and quarterly bonus opportunities are also available; the posting describes total earning potential that may exceed $100,000 annually.

The Senior BCBA maintains clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations, conducts treatment-integrity observations and protocol modifications, supervises and collaborates with caregivers, and keeps clinical records accurate and audit-ready. The role may also offer leadership growth and mentorship opportunities, with potential pathways into Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director positions.

Opal describes its culture as clinician-led and collaborative, with a focus on stable organizational growth and sustainable clinical practices. Support includes work-from-home and flex days built into scheduling, protected breaks and accommodations, 120 hours of annual PTO (increasing with tenure), nine paid holidays, and administrative and operational teams. The company also offers professional development support, including a $1,000 annual CEU stipend, clinical tools and technology, training opportunities, and potential certification reimbursement.

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), according to 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 up to $26,000 in annual bonus potential.
• Relocation support may be included in individualized employment packages, depending on experience, location, and organizational need.
• Sign-on incentives may be included in individualized employment packages, depending on experience, location, and organizational need.
• Assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations may be included in individualized employment packages, depending on experience, location, and organizational need.
• 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 flex days built into scheduling.
• 120 hours of PTO annually, increasing with tenure.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• FMLA and military leave options, including USERRA-protected leave.
• Full administrative and operational support teams.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 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 clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized trainings.
• $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.

What This Job Offers

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