Clinical Director (BCBA) - $25k Sign on Bonus
Listed compensation
$95k-$115k
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Job Description
If your next opportunity had everything you were looking for, what would it include?
Whether it's competitive compensation, flexibility, career growth, a supportive team, or a workplace where you truly feel valued, we want to hear what matters most to you.
And to make your next move even more rewarding, we're offering a $20,000 bonus for this opportunity.
What would make you say YES? Tell us what matters most in your next role. If it's the right fit, we'll build an opportunity you'll be excited to say YES to.
Join a team where the learners come first! At Lighthouse Autism Center, clinical quality is held to the highest standard and we’re looking for BCBAs who share that mission.
As a BCBA at LAC, you’ll design individualized programming prioritizing communication, independence, and self-advocacy as we aim to set each individual up for the most success! We use a neuro-affirming, assent-based approach and focus on trauma-informed, ethical care to support the people we serve. In addition to the life-changing work, BCBAs on our team enjoy the following:
Consistent schedules – no nights or weekends
Flexible schedules, including work-from-home days
Co-treat Sessions with Our Dually Certified SLP-BCBAs
Lighthouse is an ACE Provider with a Free Internal CEU Library. Also as a CASP member we have access to over 100+ free BACB CEUs.
Behavior Treatment collaboration sessions
Centers designed for naturalistic teaching
Our benefits include:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1 of employment
- 23 paid days off/year + Paid Holidays
- Paid recertification and licensure renewal
- 401K eligibility after 30 days of employment – up to 4% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional liability insurance covered
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- 2 to 3 years of experience in ABA field, working with a variety of ages
- 2 to 3 years management/supervision experience
- Demonstrates exemplary leadership, mentoring, and organization skills
- Completely independent with ABA programming and implementing evidence based intervention strategies
- Meets all expectations of SR PM position based on checklist attached
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Director will design individualized ABA programming that prioritizes communication, independence, and self-advocacy for learners. They are responsible for providing clinical leadership, mentoring staff, and ensuring the implementation of evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention strategies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Director (BCBA) - $25k Sign on Bonus at Lighthouse Autism Center a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,516 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Lighthouse Autism Center ranks #5 of 14 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (148 salary observations; 618 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,662 salary observations; 6,291 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,516 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $95k–$115k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $101k (middle half $93k–$114k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $99k median in North Carolina | $92k nationally (+7%)148 state / 1,662 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in North Carolina | 200 active | 2,566 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 56% remote · 36% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | North Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 58% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,287 in the last 30 days | 564 the 30 days before (+128%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Lighthouse Autism Center | #5 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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