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Lighthouse Autism Center
Decatur, Illinois

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBA 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$90k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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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
  • Your Key Tasks
  • Conduct intake evaluations including functional behavioral assessments and skills assessments
  • Design positive behavioral treatment and skill acquisition plans with goals tailored to the individual

Supervise and train ABA technicians; implement, model and monitor progress of individualized behavior support and skill plans with ABA technicians

Provide caring support during family conversations to ensure parents fully understand assessment results and treatment recommendations

Requirements

  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.
  • Eligible to provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)
  • 2 to 3 years of experience in ABA field, working with a variety of ages.
  • Able to communicate expressively and receptively for all responsibilities within the job role.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct intake evaluations, design individualized behavioral treatment plans, and supervise ABA technicians. They will also provide support to families and ensure treatment goals are effectively implemented.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisBehavioral treatment planningTrauma-informed careNeuroaffirming approachAssent-based practiceClinical mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Lighthouse Autism Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,330 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Lighthouse Autism Center ranks #12 of 19 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.

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (67 salary observations; 193 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (1,118 salary observations; 4,333 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution44 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
30%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$140k
Typical market rent
$1,067/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Decatur, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lighthouse Autism Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Mishawaka, Indiana
501-1,000 employees

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