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Easterseals PORT Health
New Bern, North Carolina · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k

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Job Description

At Easterseals PORT Health, we believe in more than just behavior plans—we believe in transforming lives. As a BCBA with our EMPOWER program, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your caseload, mentor dedicated teams, and see the real impact of your work in homes, schools, and communities across Eastern NC. This position is a full-time opportunity in a facility in New Bern.

Salary: $$80,000 (DOE) + Full Benefits + Professional Development Support

Schedule: Flexible M–F | Regional Travel to our New Bern EMPOWER location

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

Travel Expectations

This role may include variable regional travel requirement to other EMPOWER sites, depending on program needs. All work-related travel is reimbursed via mileage pay. You’ll have flexibility to plan travel around program needs while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead behavior support programs fostering family engagement & measurable growth.
  • Conduct functional behavior assessments & develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.
  • Train and mentor staff, DSPs, and supervisors in ABA best practices.
  • Collaborate across service lines (EMPOWER, ICS, ABA) to maximize outcomes.
  • Deliver in-service training & represent ESPH at professional conferences.

Why ESPH Is Different

  • Professional Growth – Learn from a team of BCBAs with 35+ years of combined experience, attend NCABA & Autism Conferences (on us!), and step into leadership opportunities.
  • Work-Life Balance – Hybrid role with flexible scheduling and autonomy to plan your week.
  • Variety & Impact – Serve diverse communities (IDD, autism, TBI) in multiple settings—not just clinic-based.
  • Culture You Can Believe In – We lead with ethics, compassion, and collaboration—not revenue targets.

Where clinical excellence meets human connection.

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

  • Competitive salary: $80,000 for this full-time exempt position
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Minimum Qualifications

  • Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing
  • Licensure: Licensed Behavioral Analyst in NC

Experience

  • 1+ years working with children with developmental disabilities and/or autism (preferred)
  • 1+ years in a supervisory or leadership capacity (preferred)
  • Strong written/verbal communication, organization, and time management skills
  • Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and unrestricted driving privileges
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & EMR systems
  • Ability to work effectively with participants, families, and teams in homes, schools, and community settings

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at eastersealsport.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.

Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Lead behavior support programs by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing positive behavior support plans. Mentor and train staff in ABA best practices while collaborating across service lines to maximize client outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and a North Carolina license. At least one year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities and in a leadership capacity is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisStaff trainingMentoringClinical leadershipCrisis interventionCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA at Easterseals PORT Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,572 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (116 salary observations; 530 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,321 salary observations; 5,132 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, 76% are remote, 22% have no call, 94% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% 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 ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k 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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About Easterseals PORT Health

Government Administration
Raleigh, NC
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Professional Development Support
Mileage reimbursement for travel