Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)

About this role

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.

Why QBAs 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
Requirements
Required Qualifications:

• Current QBA certification

• Experience working with children with autism and/or early intervention populations

• 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)
Benefits
Customized Transition Support:
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, assistance navigating previous employment-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.

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 Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director roles

• Annual professional development, CEU stipend, and certification reimbursement opportunities

• Referral bonuses up to $1,000 per referral — no cap!

Work-Life Balance & Support:

• Protected breaks and workplace accommodations, including: Lactation accommodations (PUMP Act compliant), ADA and religious accommodations

• Flex days built into scheduling

• 120 hours PTO annually (increases with tenure)

• 9 paid holidays

• Paid bereavement leave

• Balanced bonus structure- PTO, holidays, and bereavement still count toward quotas (no penalty for time off)

• Protected & Extended Leave Options: FMLA (12 weeks job-protected leave), Military leave (USERRA-protected), etc.

• Full administrative and operational support teams

• Sustainable caseload philosophy

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) and additional investment options

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

• Pet insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Cell phone stipend (if applicable)

• Travel reimbursement (if applicable)

Professional Development:

• 30/60/90-day onboarding feedback

• Clinical tools & technology provided

• Support for continued clinical growth through conferences, CEU platforms, webinars, and specialized trainings

• $1,000 annual CEU stipend

• Certification reimbursement opportunities

• University tuition discounts through partnerships with: Ball State, Capella, Northeastern, Purdue Global and more!

• Ongoing mentorship and career advancement opportunities

About Opal Autism Centers:
At Opal, we are committed to delivering ethical, high-quality ABA services that prioritize dignity, compassion, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes for the children and families we serve.

We are intentionally building an organization where clinicians can grow long-term without sacrificing quality care, clinical integrity, or personal well-being.…