Senior BCBA - University City

Opal Autism Centers BCBA Opportunity

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: 8604 Cliff Cameron Drive, suite 180 Charlotte, NC 28269

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 26)

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