Center Director (BCBA) - ABA Therapy Clinic
Listed compensation
$95k-$105k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Center Director - Wilmington, NC Clinic
Lead, Inspire, and Grow with Treetop ABA!
Are you ready to make an impact and lead a team that’s changing lives? Treetop ABA has a leadership opening in North Carolina - we’re looking for an amazing Center Director to take the reins and help build something amazing! As Center Director, you’ll oversee daily operations, lead a high-performing team, and ensure top-notch clinical care.
- This is your chance to shape a clinic, guide a passionate team, and make a difference every single day.
- Location: Wilmington, NC (on-site, in-clinic)
- Salary: $95,000-$105,000 base
- Sign-on bonus plus performance bonuses available
- Schedule: Monday thru Friday
- What You’ll Do
- Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of clinic staff
- Partner with clinical leadership to uphold quality ABA services
- Drive growth through community engagement and team development
- Ensure compliance with all operational, clinical, and ethical standards
- Foster a positive, supportive, and mission-driven clinic culture
Who We Are
At Treetop ABA, we provide individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy that truly makes a difference. Our leaders empower teams, celebrate successes, and create thriving clinic communities.
- What You’ll Bring
- Active BCBA certification and LBA required
- 3–5 years of leadership or BCBA Experience
- Strong organizational, communication, and people-management skills
- Ability to balance operational goals with client-centered care
- Passion for leading teams and making a lasting impact
- Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Base Salary: $95K-105K
- Sign-On Bonus & Performance-Based Bonuses
- Generous Paid Time Off – including vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match – plan for your future
- Student loan repayment (A new incentive!) - earn up to $437 per month toward your loans!
- 3 week Paid Sabbatical! Three weeks fully paid after 36 months, 100% separate from and in addition to your PTO
- Student loan repayment (A new incentive!) - earn up to $437 per month toward your loans!
- 3 week Paid Sabbatical! Three weeks fully paid after 36 months, 100% separate from and in addition to your PTO
- Annual CEU Stipend – invest in your professional growth
- Employee Referral Bonuses – help us grow and be rewarded
- Relocation Assistance Available
Leadership Opportunities – Climb Your Career Ladder
Supportive Work Culture – we value collaboration, creativity, and fun!
Be part of something new and exciting. Apply today and grow with us as we expand Treetop ABA’s mission in North Carolina.
Treetop ABA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and help us foster a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Center Director will oversee daily clinic operations and lead a high-performing team to ensure top-notch clinical care. They are responsible for driving growth through community engagement while maintaining compliance with operational and ethical standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active BCBA certification and LBA. The role requires 3–5 years of leadership or BCBA experience along with strong organizational and people-management skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Center Director (BCBA) - ABA Therapy Clinic at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,515 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (141 salary observations; 822 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,699 salary observations; 7,265 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,515 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $95k–$105k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $101k (middle half $93k–$114k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $99k median in North Carolina | $93k nationally (+7%)141 state / 1,699 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in North Carolina | 187 active | 2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 36% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | North Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 56% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment196 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,262 in the last 30 days | 577 the 30 days before (+119%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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