What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founding BCBA position at Element Behavioral Health?
Founding BCBA – Element’s First Clinician
Company: Element Behavioral Health
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: in-person remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
We get it- the burnout is real.
Too many BCBAs are overwhelmed by high billable hour expectations, admin overload, and little support. It’s pushing great people out of the field.
We’re here to change that.
At Element, we believe when you care for your clinicians, they can do their best work.
About the Role
This isn’t just another job. You’ll be our first BCBA hire, helping us build Element from the ground up. You’ll shape our systems, guide our clinical culture, and grow into a future leader.
Why You’ll Love It
- Founding role with real influence room to grow
- Max of 27 billable hours per week
- Smaller caseloads, since you’ll provide some direct care
- No admin work: we handle scheduling, cancellations & parent communication
- Biweekly (or more!) BCBA support meetings
- Trained RBTs- no throwing anyone into sessions unprepared
- Strong onboarding clinical training from day one
Our Therapy Model
- Play-based, client-led, assent-based, neuro-affirming
- Focused on growth- not "fixing"
- No compliance goals, no stopping stims
- Real-life goals that matter to the client family
- 10-25 therapy hours per client per week
- Families commit to 2 caregiver support hours/month before starting
What You’ll Do
- Help shape systems and give feedback
- Provide direct care (at least 20% of each client’s hours)
- Supervise RBTs (15–20% of each client’s hours)
- Run monthly caregiver meetings
- Write strong, clear treatment plans
- Track progress keep high clinical quality
- Work with schools, families, and community teams
- Make sure clients feel Happy, Relaxed, and Engaged (HRE)
Pay Growth
- Ramp Up: $70–$80/hour (billable)
- Full-Time Salary: $80,000–$90,000/year after caseload builds
- Bonus potential leadership growth as Element grows
Perks & Benefits
- Hybrid model (some remote flexibility)
- Laptop or tablet provided
- 10 PTO days 3 mental health days once full time
- Weekly or biweekly check-ins with supervisor
- Swag! Scrubs, tees, name badge
- Health insurance coming soon
- Big growth potential as we expand
You’d Be a Great Fit If...
- You’ve been a BCBA for 1 year
- You’re collaborative, affirming, and client-centered
- You’re ready to help build something new
- You write great, socially meaningful reports
- You’re flexible across home, clinic, and community settings
- Bonus: You know Motivity
Apply Now
- Apply on LinkedIn or email: careers@elementbehavior.com
- We respond within 2 business days
- 2 interviews (values clinical), with feedback in 48 hours
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000