Senior BCBA - University City Area

Job Description

Job Description

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: University City - 8604 Cliff Cameron Drive, suite 180 Charlotte, NC 28269

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

Base Salary: $90,000–$102,000 (DOE)

Retention Bonus: $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