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Lighthouse Autism Center
Statesville, North Carolina · Hybrid

Assistant Clinical Director - (BCBA)

BCBA 9.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$105k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 17m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Description

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 neuroaffirming, assent-based approach and focus on trauma-informed, ethical care to support the people we serve.

Whether you’re looking to grow in your clinical repertoire or reach the next one of your career goals, we offer defined pathways of clinical growth.

From mentorship, ongoing training opportunities, and covered continuing education expenses, LAC is intentional with your career advancement.

  • In addition to the life-changing work, BCBAs on our team enjoy the following:
  • Realistic caseloads
  • Consistent schedules – no nights or weekends
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Flexible schedules, including work-from-home days
  • Co-treat sessions with our dually certified SLP-BCBAs
  • Behavior Treatment Committee collaboration sessions
  • Strong RBT training program
  • Centers designed for naturalistic teaching

Our Benefits Include

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1 of employment
  • 23 paid days off/year
  • Annual CE/conference stipend + paid continuing education time
  • 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 encompassing behavior analytic content
  • 3 years of Clinical Experience
  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
  • Eligible to provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)

Key Responsibilities

Design individualized behavior analytic programming that prioritizes communication, independence, and self-advocacy for learners. Collaborate with clinical teams and provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians to ensure high-quality, ethical care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionTrauma-informed careRegistered Behavior Technician trainingCommunication trainingIndependence trainingSelf-advocacy trainingClinical mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Clinical Director - (BCBA) at Lighthouse Autism Center a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,348 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 #7 of 14 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 37 active listings.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 18% have no call, 84% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

9.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Applied Behavior Analysis

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Lighthouse Autism Center

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1
23 paid days off/year
Annual CE/conference stipend + paid continuing education time
Paid recertification and licensure renewal
401K eligibility after 30 days – up to 4% employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Professional liability insurance covered
Quarterly bonus program