Bierman Autism Centers

Lead Like a Teacher.

Play Like a Kid.

BCBA Careers in North Carolina (Raleigh–Durham)

Join Bierman’s teaching‑hospital model for ABA. Mentor clinicians, deliver outcomes, and keep play joyful.

Fast Facts

  • Teaching‑hospital model for ABA: outcomes and clinician development
  • 250+ combined years in clinical leadership
  • 219 emerging clinicians trained since 2022 (and counting)
  • Clinical Research Lab with publishable projects
  • Capped caseloads (max 7) to protect quality
  • 70%+ roles filled internally; clear career paths
  • 300+ child graduations and counting

Why Bierman (for BCBAs)

At Bierman, you won’t just run a caseload—you’ll shape the future of ABA. Our model blends rigorous, data‑driven practice with the joy of play. You’ll mentor clinicians, consult on complex cases, and partner with families so kids build confidence, communication, and independence.

Outcomes + Development:

Two equal pillars—exceptional child outcomes and clinician growth

Precision Teaching:

Real-time data reviews to guide decisions quickly

Child-First, Ethical Care:

We prioritize autonomy and joy in every learning moment

Research in Practice:

Opportunities to publish and present through our Clinical Research Lab

Multi‑layered support:

Clinical directors, training teams, ops partners, and admin support so you can focus on care

Your Role in Raleigh

  • Lead programming and outcomes for a lean, protected caseload
  • Coach and mentor BTs/RBTs; model best practices and give feedback
  • Partner with families through consistent collaboration and training
  • Collaborate with SLP/OT partners for integrated care
  • Contribute to research or quality improvement and share learnings with peers

How We Support You

Support You Get

  • Structured onboarding + ongoing mentorship (coaching, case consults, peer reviews)
  • Dedicated Clinical Training Team
  • Clinical audits and fidelity checks to keep quality high
  • Free CEUs, leadership development, and clear growth paths
  • Optional contributions to research and thought leadership

How We Support

Skills You'll Sharpen

  • Precision Teaching & fast data-driven decisions
  • FA-informed, function-based interventions
  • Live coaching/modeling for BTs/RBTs
  • Family training & collaboration
  • Caseload organization & prioritization
  • Ethical, flexible clinical problem-solving
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Whether you’re growing as a BCBA or aiming for Clinical Director, our pathways are structured and transparent. 


Where this role can lead: training, leadership, research, and more!


Whether you’re growing as a BCBA or aiming for Clinical Director, our pathways are structured and transparent. 


Where this role can lead: training, leadership, research, and more!


The Teaching‑Hospital Model (Our Two Pillars)

1) Clinical Excellence for Children
Play‑based, individualized programs + frequent data reviews so we can adapt quickly.

 

2) Developing Great Clinicians
You’re “faculty” for ABA—mentoring, modeling, and growing the next generation while sharpening your own craft.

Research & Innovation

  • Real-world, not ivory-tower: research happens in our centers—and it directly speeds skill acquisition and generalization.

  • Grow as a researcher: structured Contributor and Fellowship tracks with CEUs, protected research hours, and authorship credit.

  • Publish and present with a team that partners with universities, tech innovators, and SLP/OT colleagues—then shares results to move the field forward.

  • What we’re studying now: outcomes analytics, parent partnership, tech-enabled ABA (VR social-skills, eye-tracking), cross-disciplinary AAC goals, and fluency-based BT training.

  • Monthly Research Spotlight Webinars with free CEUs for BCBAs—practical takeaways from current studies.

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Benefits & Perks

  • Medical (Day 1), Dental, Vision
  • Wellness program + health coaching
  • Mental‑health support (telemedicine + EAP)
  • FSA/HSA options; Short/Long‑Term Disability; Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Accident coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Student loan assistance & tuition reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance; Home & Auto discounts
  • Free DoorDash DashPass
  • Up to 2 WFH days/month for BCBAs

Voices of Our Clinicians

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FAQs

What’s the caseload?
Caseloads are capped at 7 to protect quality and allow time for mentoring, planning, and family collaboration.

 

Do BCBAs get support for mentorship?
Yes, coaching tools, observation time, and case consults are built into our model.

 

Is there research involvement?
Yes, opportunities exist via our Clinical Research Lab and quality‑improvement projects.

 

Are there remote days?
BCBAs may have up to 2 WFH days/month for planning, writing, and data review.

 

What growth paths are available?
Advanced clinician, training leader, and clinical leadership (up to Clinical Director), with CEU and leadership development along the way.

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