Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Senior BCBA)

Durham, NC | Full-Time | In-Clinic

Total Compensation : $110,000–$130,000 per year (includes base + performance bonus potential)

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 100% In-Clinic

Employment Type : Full-Time, Exempt

About Autism Center of Excellence (AutismCOE)

At AutismCOE, our mission is to help children with autism achieve independence and gain confidence by providing best-in-class ABA services and supporting families every step of the way.

As a Senior BCBA, you will play a key leadership role in shaping clinical quality, supporting staff development, and ensuring exceptional outcomes for the children and families we serve.

Position Overview

Our Durham clinic is seeking a Senior BCBA to provide advanced clinical oversight, leadership, and mentorship within a structured, supportive clinic environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced BCBA who enjoys leading others, driving clinical excellence, and contributing to a mission-centered organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical oversight for assigned cases, ensuring high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based treatment
• Conduct comprehensive assessments (FBAs, skills assessments) and develop individualized treatment plans
• Review client progress, analyze data trends, and refine programming as needed
• Provide advanced supervision and coaching to RBTs / BTs and BCBAs-in-training
• Support clinic leadership with caseload stability, quality initiatives, and onboarding of new clinical staff
• Deliver caregiver training to strengthen generalization of skills
• Maintain complete, accurate documentation in compliance with BACB, Medicaid, and organizational standards
• Collaborate with Clinical Directors and clinic leadership to ensure strong clinical outcomes

Work Hours & Productivity Expectations

This is a full-time, exempt position with a Monday–Friday schedule. Senior BCBAs are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill all clinical, supervisory, administrative, documentation, leadership, and communication responsibilities.

The 27 billable hours per week requirement reflects the minimum billable productivity standard and does not represent a 27-hour workweek .

Full-time employment includes significant non-billable responsibilities—especially at the senior level—including leadership duties, supervision, mentorship, and quality oversight.

Compensation & Benefits

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Work Environment

Join Our Team

If you are a skilled BCBA ready to step into a leadership-focused role where you can make a meaningful impact on families and staff, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to become a Senior BCBA at AutismCOE in Durham, NC!

Requirements

Active BCBA certification in good standing Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field Minimum 3 years of BCBA experience (required) Experience supporting children with autism and developmental disabilities Strong leadership, communication, and observational skills Analytical, data-driven approach paired with empathy and collaboration Commitment to ethical care, HIPAA compliance, and cultural competence