Board Certified Behavior Analyst

About the role

Burned out by unrealistic caseloads, excessive administrative demands, or unstable ABA environments? At Opal Autism Centers, we're intentionally building a different kind of BCBA experience — one centered on clinical quality, sustainable workloads, strong operational support, and long-term clinician growth. As an independently owned, center-based ABA organization, we provide dedicated scheduling, operations, administrative, and clinical leadership support so our BCBAs can focus on meaningful client outcomes — not excessive non‑clinical burdens.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations aligned with quality care and evolving payer requirements
• Conduct ongoing treatment integrity observations and protocol modification 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

Requirements

• Current BCBA certification
• Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
• Experience working with children with autism and/or early intervention populations
• Current CPR & First Aid certification

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• Customized Transition Support: relocation support, sign‑on or retention incentives, assistance navigating previous employment‑related financial obligations, contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for certification exam
• Individualized employment packages
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities – up to $26,000 of annual bonus potential
• 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 — no cap!
• Protected breaks and workplace accommodations, including lactation accommodations (PUMP Act compliant), ADA and religious accommodations
• Work from Home & Flex days built into scheduling
• 120 hours PTO annually (increases with tenure)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Balanced bonus structure – PTO, holidays, and bereavement still count toward quotas (no penalty for time off)
• Protected & Extended Leave Options: FMLA (12 weeks job‑protected leave), Military leave (USERRA‑protected), etc.
• Full administrative and operational support teams
• Sustainable caseload philosophy
• 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)
• Professional Development: 30/60/90‑day onboarding feedback
• Clinical tools & technology provided
• Support for continued clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized trainings
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