Senior BCBA

Opal Autism Centers • Greensboro, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Opal Autism Centers is hiring a full-time, in-person, center-based Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Greensboro, North Carolina. The organization describes its model as independently owned and focused on clinical quality, sustainable workloads, operational support, and clinician growth. BCBAs receive dedicated scheduling, administrative, operational, and clinical leadership support so they can focus on client outcomes. The center provides early intervention services to children ages 2–6.

The care model is assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming, prioritizing learner autonomy, emotional safety, and dignity through compassionate, non-coercive, individualized ABA practices. The Senior BCBA maintains clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations, supports individualized treatment outcomes, supervises and collaborates with caregivers, and keeps documentation aligned with applicable state, payer, and ethical requirements.

The listed base salary is $90,000–$102,000, depending on experience. The posting also describes optional retention incentives, quarterly bonus opportunities, and other individualized employment-package components. Work-from-home and flex days are built into the scheduling structure. The employer offers administrative and operational support, professional development, mentorship, and potential leadership pathways.

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, 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 up to $26,000.
• Individualized employment packages that may include relocation support, sign-on or retention incentives, assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations, and contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing for certification exams.
• Leadership growth pathways into Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director roles.
• Annual professional development, a $1,000 annual 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.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Bonus structure counts PTO, holidays, and bereavement toward quotas without a time-off penalty.
• FMLA job-protected leave and military leave protected under USERRA.
• Full administrative and operational support teams.
• 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 training.
• University tuition discounts through partnerships, including Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, and Purdue Global.

What This Job Offers

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