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Lighthouse Autism Center
Council Bluffs, Iowa · Hybrid

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

BCBA Top 25% in Applied Behavior AnalysisNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$110k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 6h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Lighthouse Autism Center as a BCBA – No Nights/Weekends, Flexible Schedule in Council Bluffs, IA, US. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $80K - $110K
  • 23 days PTO.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance from day 1
  • 23 paid days off/year
  • Annual CE/conference stipend + paid continuing education time
  • Paid recertification and licensure renewal
  • 401K with up to 4% employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, hybrid flexibility. Work with Lighthouse Autism Center in Council Bluffs, IA, US.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will design individualized behavioral treatment and skill acquisition plans while conducting intake and functional assessments. They are also responsible for supervising and training ABA technicians and providing supportive communication to families regarding treatment progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavior analytic field and possess an active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. Additionally, they must have or be eligible for state licensure and be qualified to supervise Registered Behavior Technicians.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisFunctional behavioral assessmentsSkills assessmentsTreatment planningSupervisionStaff trainingTrauma-informed careNeuroaffirming practiceAssent-based approachIndependenceSelf-advocacyABA therapyClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) 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 1,991 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 holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 26 active listings.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 18% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 24 employers

CME allowance
93% this job
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
29%

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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
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Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance from day 1
23 paid days off/year
Annual CE/conference stipend + paid continuing education time
Paid recertification and licensure renewal
401K with up to 4% employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Professional liability insurance covered
Quarterly bonus program