Senior BCBA

Burned out by unrealistic caseloads, excessive administrative demands, or unstable ABA environments? 

At Opal Autism Centers, we’re intentionally building a different kind of BCBA experience — one centered on clinical quality, sustainable workloads, strong operational support, and long-term clinician growth. 

As an independently owned, center-based ABA organization, we provide dedicated scheduling, operations, administrative, and clinical leadership support so our BCBAs can focus on meaningful client outcomes — not excessive non-clinical burdens. 

Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Senior Level

Location: 738 Bridgeway Place, Suite 150, Eagle, Idaho 83616  

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person | Center-Based (part-time opportunity is also available)

Base Salary: $86,000–$97,000 

Retention Bonus: $5,000

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities: Earn up to ~$26,000 annually without PTO penalty 

Total Earning Potential: High-performing BCBAs may exceed $100,000 annually through a combination of competitive base salary, quarterly bonus opportunities, retention incentives, and ongoing investment in professional development and clinical support. 

Why BCBAs Choose Opal: 

✔ Independently owned organization — not private equity backed 

✔ No restrictive employment agreements or bonus repayment clauses 

✔ Center-based early intervention model (ages 2–6) 

✔ Dedicated operations, scheduling, and administrative support 

✔ Flex days built into scheduling structure 

✔ Sustainable caseload management philosophy 

✔ Quarterly bonus opportunities up to $26,000 annually 

✔ Collaborative, clinician-led culture 

✔ Leadership growth and mentorship opportunities 

✔ Intentional, stable organizational growth 

✔ Dedicated clinical quality and compliance leadership focused on ethical care, evolving funder requirements, and sustainable clinical practices 

🌱 Our Care Model 

At Opal Autism Centers, we provide assent-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming care- prioritizing learner autonomy, emotional safety, and dignity through compassionate, non-coercive, and individualized ABA practices. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Maintain clinically appropriate caseloads and productivity expectations aligned with quality care and evolving payer requirements 

• Conduct ongoing treatment integrity observations and protocol modification to support individualized clinical outcomes 

• Provide supervision and caregiver collaboration consistent with medical necessity, treatment intensity, and payer expectations 

• Maintain timely, accurate, and audit-ready clinical documentation in alignment with state, funder, and ethical requirements 

• Support caregiver training and skill generalization across settings to promote long-term client success 

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field
• Current and active BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Certified as a BCBA for 3 or more years to be eligible for this senior level role
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a BCBA working directly with individuals with autism
• Current CPR & First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience supervising RBTs and clinical teams 
• Strong collaboration, mentorship, and coaching skills 
• Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation platforms 
• Behavior Analyst Licensure "LBA" (per state requirements) 

Benefits

Customized Transition Support: 

We understand that transitioning into a new BCBA role can involve financial, logistical, and career-planning considerations. Depending on experience, location, and organizational need, individualized employment packages may include relocation support, sign-on or retention incentives, assistance navigating previous employment-related financial obligations, and contingent offers for future BCBAs preparing to sit for their certification exam. 

We’ve intentionally built a compensation and support structure that prioritizes sustainability, growth, clinician