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Behavioral Innovations
Charlotte, North Carolina

BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87k–$101k

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Job Description

Overview

Join our Team - We're Growing and Seeking a Skilled BCBA at our upcoming Charlotte - Mallard Creek Treatment Center! (Opening October 2026)

For 25 years, Behavioral Innovations has been a trusted provider of compassionate ABA therapy. Our vision is to be the #1 trusted resource for all individuals with autism. We're looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who shares our passion for creating meaningful change and delivering excellence in care.

Why Join Us?

A Clinician-First Model: We structure our centers so BCBAs can focus on clinical quality... not administrative overload. With centralized support for intake, authorizations, billing, and recruiting, you’re able to prioritize supervision, programming, and family collaboration.

Sustainable Caseloads: We believe strong outcomes require manageable caseloads and protected time for supervision, training, and collaboration.

Structured Onboarding: Every BCBA receives a customized onboarding plan and dedicated ramp-up support, so you feel confident (not overwhelmed) in your first weeks.

Leadership That Understands ABA: Our leadership team includes experienced BCBAs who remain actively involved in clinical direction and decision-making.

Clear Growth Pathways: Whether your goal is senior clinical leadership, center leadership, or mentorship, we provide defined pathways to help you grow intentionally.

  • Largest center-based provider: With 100+ locations across TX, OK, CO, VA, MD, and NC.
  • Compensation & Incentives
  • Competitive Salary: Earn between $86,500 - $100,500, reflecting your skills and experience.
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of PTO plus 7 paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and take care of yourself.

Professional Development: Access free internal CEUs, university partnerships with tuition discounts, and company-paid BCBA State Licensure Renewal and 8-Hour Supervision Training.

  • Clinical Excellence Pays Off: Earn monthly bonuses, paid quarterly.
  • Stay, Grow, and Flourish: We offer a $40,000 Retention Bonus Program.
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance if you meet qualifications
  • Professional Development & Support

Structured BCBA Onboarding: A customized virtual orientation plus 6 weeks of supported ramp-up training designed to set you up for long-term success.

Ongoing Clinical Development: Free internal CEUs, 30+ annual CEU hours, established clinical frameworks, and automated clinical tools that reduce administrative burden.

  • Licensure & Supervision Support: Company-paid BCBA state licensure renewal and 8-hour supervision training.
  • Career Pathways: Clear advancement opportunities with ongoing leadership development for those ready to grow.

Centralized Administrative Support: Dedicated home office teams for intake, hiring, authorizations, billing, and recruiting — so you can focus on clinical quality.

Strong RBT Training Model: Structured RBT onboarding and mentorship, including a Buddy system to promote collaboration and team consistency.

  • Employee Benefits & Wellness
  • Comprehensive health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision.

Additional Benefits: FSA, Life/ADD, Short & Long-term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness, Pet insurance, and more.

Programs Offered: 100% Tuition Reimbursement Program, ABA Intern, Referral Bonuses, Employee Recognition, Employee Perks.

  • 30+ hours of free CEUs annually.
  • 401(k) eligibility, Wellbeing Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Daily Pay, and more.

Qualifications

  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
  • State Licensure (if applicable)
  • Strong analytical and clinical decision-making skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities
  • Commitment to ethical, high-quality ABA services

About Us

At Behavioral Innovations, we're more than just a company; we’re a family. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve created a nurturing environment where BCBAs can thrive in their careers while making a difference. Our leadership, including our founders and experienced BCBAs, remains deeply involved in guiding our mission to prioritize the well-being of our clients and their families. We operate 100+ centers across Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina, serving children with autism ages 18 months to 10 years. Recognized nationally for our clinical excellence, we are proud of our accolades, including the 2021 Clinical Excellence Award and 2023 Company of the Year.

We believe that hope starts here—and so can your new journey. Join us in creating a community where every child can achieve their full potential. Empower young minds. Shape futures. Build your BCBA career in a center that backs you!

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Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will focus on clinical quality by managing caseloads, overseeing programming, and facilitating family collaboration. They are responsible for providing supervision and training to RBTs while maintaining high standards of ethical ABA service delivery.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Analytical skillsEthical practiceBehavior analysisTeam leadership

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (62 salary observations; 220 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (645 salary observations; 1,771 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, 68% are remote, 22% have no call, 76% 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

2.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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

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About Behavioral Innovations

Mental Health Care
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

20 days PTO
7 paid holidays
Free internal CEUs
30+ hours of free CEUs annually
401(k) eligibility
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
FSA, Life/ADD, Short & Long-term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness