At Opal Autism Centers, we’re intentionally building a different kind of clinical leadership environment — one focused on ethical care, sustainable clinical practices, operational stability, and long-term leadership growth.
As an independently owned, center-based ABA organization, we are committed to creating an environment where Clinical Directors feel empowered to lead strong teams, maintain high clinical standards, and drive meaningful outcomes without sacrificing clinical integrity or personal well-being.
Our Clinical Directors serve as both clinical and operational leaders — helping shape center culture, mentor clinicians, support sustainable growth, and ensure children and families receive high-quality, compassionate care.
Position: Clinical Director
Location: TRIAD area of North Carolina
Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person | Center-Based
Base Salary: $90,000–$97,000
Retention Bonus: $5,000
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Earn up to ~15% of salary
Total Earning Potential: High-performing Clinical Directors may exceed $100,000 annually through a combination of competitive base salary, annual bonus opportunity, 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 operational, scheduling, billing, HR, recruiting, and administrative support
Collaborative, clinician-led leadership culture
Sustainable growth and operational stability
Ethical, assent-based, trauma-informed care model
Leadership autonomy with executive-level support
Dedicated clinical quality and compliance leadership
Flexibility and work-life balance built into operational practices
Opportunity to directly influence clinical culture, mentorship, retention, and outcomes
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:
As a Clinical Director at Opal Autism Centers, you will lead as a clinical expert in providing high-quality ABA services for children with autism and their families. This role combines clinical oversight, leadership development, operational collaboration, and strategic problem-solving to help ensure strong client outcomes, sustainable clinical practices, and a positive team culture.
You will oversee clinical operations, support compliance with ethical and best-practice standards, mentor BCBAs and RBTs, and help foster an environment centered on collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care. Clinical Directors maintain a manageable direct caseload while also supporting operational performance, team development, and long-term center success.
Requirements
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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 well-being, and ethical clinical practice.
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About Opal Autism Centers:
At Opal, we are committed to delivering ethical, high-quality ABA services that prioritize dignity, compassion, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes for the children and families we serve.
We are intentionally building an organization where clinicians and leaders can grow long-term without sacrificing quality care, clinical integrity, or personal well-being. As the ABA landscape continues to evolve, our leadership team remains proactive in adapting to changing clinical, ethical, state, and payor requirements to help create sustainable clinical practices that support and protect both our clients and clinicians.
We believe strong leadership creates stronger outcomes — for children, families, and clinical teams alike.
Opal Autism Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to the above statement.