Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Relocate to the Sandhills Region

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.

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

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to maintain clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations
• Proficiency in conducting treatment integrity observations and protocol modification
• Strong supervision and caregiver collaboration skills
• Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation platforms
• Behavior Analyst Licensure (LBA)

Benefits

• Customized Transition Support
• Competitive base salary based on certification tenure and experience
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities - up to $26,000 of annual bonus potential
• Leverage leadership growth pathways into Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director roles
• Annual professional development, CEU stipend, and certification reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000 per referral — no cap!
• Work-Life Balance & Support
• Protected breaks and workplace accommodations
• Lactation accommodations (PUMP Act compliant), ADA and religious accommodations
• 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)
• Benefits
• 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)
• $1,000 annual CEU stipend
• Certification reimbursement opportunities
• University tuition discounts through partnerships with: Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, Purdue Global and more!
• Ongoing mentorship and career advancement opportunities

Pay

Base Salary: $80,000-$90,000 (DOE)

Retention Bonus: $10,000

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities: Earn up to $26,000 annually without PTO penalty

Schedule

Full-Time | In-Person | Center-Based (part-time opportunity is also available)