Founding BCBA - Element’s First Clinician

Company: Element Behavioral Health
Position: Founding Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: in-person + remote)
Type: Full-Time

Help Us Build a Better Way.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a first-of-its-kind opportunity.
As our Founding BCBA, you’ll be the first clinician to join Element Behavioral Health. You’ll help shape our clinical foundation, influence culture from the ground up, and play a key role in creating the kind of workplace you’ve always wished existed.

We know the burnout is real.
30+ billable hour expectations. Admin overload. Little to no support.
It’s driving good BCBAs out of the field.
We’re here to change that.

Our outlook is simple: take care of our clinicians so they can take care of our mission- Embracing Neurodiversity and Redefining ABA,

Why You'll Love Working at Element

· Founding role with real influence and future growth potential

· Max of 27 billable hours per week

· Smaller caseloads, by design- Because you provide a portion of direct care, your caseload stays manageable and your impact stays high.

· Admin-free model: We take non-clinical work off your plate like scheduling, cancellation management, and caregiver communication outside of clinical sessions- so you can focus on what matters most: your clients, your team, and your impact.

· Our approach to care: Progressive. Neuro-affirming. Assent-based. Compassionate. Always.

· Biweekly support meetings (or more if you’d like)- never feel alone in your work

· All RBTs are trained before they see clients, regardless of past experience

· Strong onboarding & clinician training: we train you in our systems and approach from day one

Our Therapy Model

· Play-based, assent-based, client-led, and neuro-affirming

· We support growth, not “fixing”

· No goals for compliance. No suppressing stims. No cookie-cutter care.

· Real-life goals that actually matter to the client and family

· Focused treatment: 10–25 hours per week per client

· Families commit to at least 2 hours of caregiver support per month before we accept them as clients.

What You’ll Actually Do

· Provide direct clinical care (at least 20% of each client’s weekly scheduled hours)

· Supervise and support your RBT team (between 15% and 20% of each client’s weekly scheduled hours)

· Run monthly caregiver meetings

· Write and update client-centered, functional therapy plans

· Track progress, write clear notes, and keep high clinical standards

· Collaborate with families, schools, and community teams

· Make sure your clients feel Happy, Relaxed, and Engaged (HRE)

· As the first BCBA hire, provide feedback to help shape systems and workflows

Compensation

· Ramp Up Pay: $70–$80/hour (per billable)

· Full-Time Salary: $80,000–$90,000/year once caseload stabilizes

· Bonus potential as Element grows

Perks & Benefits

· Hybrid model: Remote flexibility when not in session

· Laptop or tablet provided

· 10 PTO days + 3 dedicated mental health days

· Weekly/biweekly support meetings with leadership

· Swag! Scrubs, tees, and a kid-friendly name badge

· Health insurance coming soon

· Potential growth opportunities as we scale Element

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 and meaningful

· You write solid, clear reports, with socially significant goals

· You’re flexible in home, clinic, and community settings

· Bonus: You know the Motivity platform!

Apply Now

· Apply here on LinkedIn or email us: careers@elementbehavior.com

· We respond to all applicants within 2 business days

· 2 interviews (values + clinical) with 48-hour response times after each

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28277