Senior BCBA Job Terra Cotta North Carolina USA,Healthcare

Location: Terra Cotta

Burned out by unrealistic caseloads, excessive administrative demands, or unstable ABA environments?

At Opal Autism Centers,we’reintentionally 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:7 Oak Branch Drive, Suite E, Greensboro, NC 27407

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

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
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)

Customized Transition Support:

We understand that transitioning into a new BCBA 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, assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations, and contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for their certification exam.

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

Compensation & Growth:

Individualized employment packages
Competitive base salary based on certification tenure and experience
Quarterly performance bonus opportunities- up to $26,000 of annual bonus potential
Leadership growth pathways into…