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Lighthouse Autism Center
Council Bluffs, Iowa · Hybrid

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

BCBANo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$100k

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job 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 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:

  • 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

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
  • 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 + 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

  • Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
  • Must have state licensure or be eligible to obtain state licensure
  • Eligible to provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technician
  • At least 1 year as a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Design individualized programming that prioritizes communication, independence, and self-advocacy for learners. Collaborate with team members and provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians using a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisNeuro-affirming approachTrauma-informed care

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 2,394 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 48 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 40% have no call, 67% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,394 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$100kApplied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $87k–$100k)237 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Iowa16 active2,475 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 60% remote · 40% no call · 67% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,208 in the last 30 days605 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,394 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

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  • 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 + Paid Holidays
Paid recertification and licensure renewal
401K eligibility after 30 days – up to 4% employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Professional liability insurance covered
Free Internal CEU Library
Quarterly bonus program