BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Fayetteville, NC
Listed compensation
$85-$115/hr
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Job Description
- Part-Time BCBA / LBA – Incredible Mentorship & $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
- Location: Fayetteville, NC (In-Person)
- Pay: $85 - $115.00 / hour (Based on experience)
- Job Type: Part-time with room to grow
Why Lighthouse?
At Lighthouse, we don’t just talk about a "supportive environment", we built one. We know that being a BCBA can feel isolating, which is why we’ve intentionally cultivated a powerhouse clinical team dedicated to collaboration, brainstorming, and backing you up.
Whether you are a seasoned BCBA looking for a breath of fresh air, or a brand-new grad eager to take flight with a safety net of expert mentorship, Lighthouse is the place where your career grows without the burnout.
The Lighthouse Welcome: We are thrilled to offer a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for BCBAs after six months of client service, as well as mileage reimbursement from the get-go to support your travel!
What You’ll Do
As a Lighthouse BCBA, you aren't just managing cases; you are empowering families. You’ll get to:
Investigate & Innovate: Conduct FBAs and design positive behavior support plans that actually work for the child’s unique world.
Lead & Inspire: Coach and mentor our dedicated RBTs/staff, teaching them everything from proactive strategies to top-tier deescalation techniques.
Pivot with Data: Monitor progress and fluidly adjust programming to ensure our kids are hitting those milestone victories.
Collaborate: Work hand-in-hand with families and our robust internal clinical team to build an ecosystem of success.
What We’re Looking For
The Credentials: Master’s Degree in ABA (or related field) + a current BCBA certification. (LBA certification is highly preferred, but let's talk!).
The Experience: You love working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Fresh Grads Welcome! If you just passed the exam, don’t be shy. If you have the passion, our clinical team has the mentorship to match.
Ready to Shine Bright with Us?
If you’re ready to bring top-tier ABA therapy to North Carolina families alongside a team that actually has your back, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and design individualized positive behavior support plans for children. They will also lead and mentor staff while monitoring progress through data to ensure effective programming.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in ABA or a related field and possess a current BCBA certification. Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (141 salary observations; 822 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,699 salary observations; 7,265 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 48% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $177k–$239k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $100k (middle half $93k–$107k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $99k median in North Carolina | $93k nationally (+7%)141 state / 1,699 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$221k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in North Carolina | 187 active | 2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% remote · 48% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $1k sign-on | North Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 56% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment196 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,262 in the last 30 days | 577 the 30 days before (+119%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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40 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
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- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fayetteville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $204k
- Typical market rent
- $1,362/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.0
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Fayetteville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.