Senior BCBA - University City

Opal Autism Centers•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Opal Autism Centers is hiring a senior-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst for its in-person, center-based ABA organization in University City, Charlotte, North Carolina. The role serves children ages 2–6 through an early intervention model grounded in assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming care that prioritizes learner autonomy, emotional safety, and dignity. The organization emphasizes clinical quality, sustainable caseloads, operational support, and long-term clinician growth, with dedicated scheduling, administrative, operations, and clinical leadership support. The Senior BCBA maintains clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations, conducts treatment integrity observations and protocol modifications, provides supervision and collaborates with caregivers, and maintains accurate, audit-ready clinical documentation. The role also supports caregiver training and generalization of skills across settings. Compensation is a base salary of $90,000–$102,000, depending on experience, with optional retention incentives and quarterly performance bonus opportunities. The posting describes flexible work-from-home and flex days within the scheduling structure, as well as professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

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 working directly with individuals with autism as a BCBA.
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, sign-on or retention incentives, assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations, and contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for certification, depending on experience, location, and organizational need.
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.
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.
Clinical tools and technology provided.
Support for continued clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized training.
University tuition discounts through partnerships with Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, Purdue Global, and others.
Ongoing mentorship and career advancement opportunities.