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Blue Jay ABA
Gastonia, North Carolina

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAPart-Time

Listed compensation

$177K–$208K /yr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Department: BCBA
  • Employment Type: Part Time
  • Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
  • Compensation: $85.00 - $100.00 / hour

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.

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.

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 BTs/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

The candidate must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They are expected to stay current with the latest research and best practices in the field of ABA.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisClinical assessmentTreatment planningCare coordinationABA therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Blue Jay ABA a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,648 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (118 salary observations; 489 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,395 salary observations; 4,936 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% 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 ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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 Distribution35 jobs · 26 employers

9
<$100k
14
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
30%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,648 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Gastonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,501/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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