Qualified Behavior Analyst; QBA)

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 QBAs can focus on meaningful client outcomes — not excessive non‑clinical burdens.

Position:Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)

Location:345 Devers Street, Suite 101 & 102 Fayetteville, NC 28303

Job Type:Full‑Time | In‑Person | Center‑Based

Base Salary:Starts at $80,000

Optional retention bonus up to $10,000

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

Total Earning Potential:High‑performing QBAs 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.

• 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
• 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

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.

• 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

• Current QBA certification
• Experience working with children with autism and/or early intervention populations
• Current CPR & First Aid certification

• 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)

We understand that transitioning into a new QBA role can involve financial, logistical, and career‑planning considerations. Depending on experience, location, and organizational need, individualized employment packages may include relocation support, sign‑on or retention incentives, assistancenavigatingpreviousemployment‑related financial obligations, and contingent offers for future QBAs preparing to sit for their certification exam.

We’ve intentionally built a compensation and support structure that prioritizes sustainability, growth, clinician well‑being, and ethical clinical practice.

• Individualized employment packages
• Competitive base salary based on certification tenure and…