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.
Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Senior Level
Location: 335 Archdale Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person | Center-Based
Base Salary: $90,000–$102,000 (DOE)
Optional retention bonus up to $ 5,000
Quarterly Bonus Opportunities: Earn up to ~$26,000 annually without PTO penalty
Total Earning Potential: High-performing BCBAs may exceed $100,000 annually through a combination of competitive base salary, quarterly bonus opportunities, retention incentives, and ongoing investment in professional development and clinical support.
Why BCBAs Choose Opal:
✔ Independently owned organization — not private equity backed
✔ No restrictive employment agreements or bonus repayment clauses
✔ Center-based early intervention model (ages 2–6)
✔ Dedicated operations, scheduling, and administrative support
✔ Work from Home & Flex days built into scheduling structure
✔ Sustainable caseload management philosophy
✔ Quarterly bonus opportunities up to $26,000 annually
✔ Collaborative, clinician-led culture
✔ Leadership growth and mentorship opportunities
✔ Intentional, stable organizational growth
✔ Dedicated clinical quality and compliance leadership focused on ethical care, evolving funder requirements, and sustainable clinical practices
🌱 Our Care Model
At Opal Autism Centers, we provide assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming care- prioritizing learner autonomy, emotional safety, and dignity through compassionate, non-coercive, and individualized ABA practices.
What You’ll Do:
• 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
Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field
• Current and active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Certified as a BCBA for 3 or more years to be eligible for this senior level role
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a BCBA working directly with individuals with autism
• Current 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" (per state requirements)