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Blue Jay ABA
Charlotte, North Carolina

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$105k

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Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Department: BCBA
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 / year

Description

Why BCBAs Choose Blue Jay ABA

At Blue Jay ABA, we believe that exceptional clinical care begins with exceptional clinicians. Our BCBAs are at the heart of everything we do. They are the clinical leaders who guide our RBTs, partner with families, and make a lasting difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Because of that, we are committed to creating an environment where you have the support, resources, and respect you deserve so you can focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding care.

A Culture That Puts BCBAs First

We recognize that strong clinical leadership is the foundation of quality ABA services. That's why we intentionally build our organization around supporting our BCBAs.

You'll be part of a team where your expertise is trusted, your clinical judgment is valued, and your contributions are genuinely appreciated. We keep caseloads manageable, encourage open communication, and foster a culture where every BCBA has a voice.

The Clinical Support You Deserve

You should never feel like you're practicing alone. Our leadership team and administrative staff work alongside you to remove barriers, respond quickly, and provide the support you need to be successful.

What you can expect

  • Accessible and engaged clinical leadership
  • A highly responsive administrative team that handles the details so you can focus on clinical care
  • Ongoing mentorship, collaboration, and professional development
  • A workplace where your clinical recommendations are respected and encouraged
  • The resources and support needed to help your RBTs succeed

Great outcomes happen when clinicians feel connected. We create opportunities for our BCBAs to collaborate, problem-solve, and learn from one another through regular clinical discussions, peer support, and shared expertise.

When our BCBAs thrive, our RBTs receive better guidance, our families receive better care, and our clients achieve better outcomes. That belief is at the center of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial assessments and reassessments
  • Create individualized treatment plans
  • Provide supervision and support to RBTs
  • Conduct Parent Training sessions
  • Develop and monitor data collection for all treatment goals
  • Coordinate care with other professionals
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in ABA and related fields.
  • Promote and maintain a healthy work-life balance for all team members

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Continued CEU credits
  • Referral program

Requirements

Candidates must hold the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. The role requires strong clinical leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and support a team of RBTs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisClinical assessmentTreatment planningCare coordination

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (80 salary observations; 93 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (896 salary observations; 1,214 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution49 jobs · 25 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-115k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks49 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
78%
Relocation assistance
45%
Loan repayment
35%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in Charlotte

  • Typical 3-bed home value $355k
  • Typical rent $1,744/mo
  • Residents' average commute 25 min
  • Metro price index 97.3 · U.S. average 100
  • State income tax up to 4.8%
Sources & calculation

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Blue Jay ABA

Mental Health Care
Charlotte , North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Continued CEU credits
Referral program