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Autism Center of Excellence
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$80k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At Autism Center of Excellence, our mission is to help children with autism achieve independence and gain confidence by providing best-in-class ABA services. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) to join our growing clinical team in Fayetteville, NC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a BCaBA who wants to expand their clinical skills, work alongside experienced behavior analysts, and build a long-term career with an organization that values professional development and quality care.

As a BCaBA with Autism COE, you will work under appropriate BCBA supervision while helping support treatment quality, direct-care staff, families, and meaningful outcomes for children with autism.

Compensation

$70,000–$80,000 Total Earning Potential (Base Salary + Bonus Potential)

Total earning potential includes base salary plus applicable performance-based bonus opportunities. Bonus compensation is not guaranteed and is subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the applicable bonus program.

What You’LL Do

  • Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized ABA treatment programs under BCBA supervision
  • Analyze client data and assist with data-driven treatment recommendations and program modifications within your scope of practice
  • Provide clinical support, training, and feedback to Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
  • Conduct observations and support treatment integrity and quality of care
  • Assist with caregiver training and support
  • Collaborate with supervising BCBAs, families, and members of the clinical team
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Support ethical, evidence-based ABA practices and positive client outcomes
  • Participate in clinical meetings, training, and professional development activities

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in the Fayetteville, NC market. Responsibilities may involve services and clinical activities across settings based on client and organizational needs.

The position requires reasonable scheduling flexibility based on client and operational needs. As operations and client needs evolve, occasional Saturdays may be required.

If you're a BCaBA who wants to strengthen your clinical skills, contribute to a supportive team, and continue advancing your career in ABA, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

  • Active Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification in good standing required
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, education, or a related field
  • Ability to practice within applicable certification, supervision, state, and payer requirements
  • Previous ABA experience required
  • Experience working with children with autism preferred
  • Experience supporting, training, or providing feedback to BTs/RBTs preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment, data analysis, communication, and organizational skills
  • Commitment to ethical and evidence-based ABA services
  • Ability to successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Supportive BCBA supervision and clinical mentorship
  • Opportunities for professional and leadership advancement
  • Collaborative clinical and operational support

Key Responsibilities

The BCaBA will support the development and monitoring of individualized ABA treatment programs under BCBA supervision. They will also provide clinical training and feedback to behavior technicians while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior technician trainingCaregiver supportEvidence-based practiceCommunication skillsProgram monitoringCollaboration

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (153 salary observations; 511 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 5,244 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, 72% are remote, 26% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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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Salary Distribution47 jobs · 18 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
89%
Sign-on bonus
84%
Loan repayment
50%
Relocation assistance
39%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,631 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,367/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
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 · Fayetteville, NC 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 Autism Center of Excellence

Mental Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid training and professional development
Supportive BCBA supervision and clinical mentorship
Opportunities for professional and leadership advancement