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Lighthouse Autism Center
Elkhart, Indiana · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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

Listed compensation

$72k-$85k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 21m 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

  • 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

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement individualized behavior programming that prioritizes communication, independence, and self-advocacy for learners. Collaborate with clinical teams and provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians while maintaining high standards of ethical, trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisNeuroaffirming approachClinical supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 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 2,348 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 10 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, 76% are remote, 22% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis

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

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

Benefits & Perks

Realistic caseloads
Consistent schedules – no nights or weekends
Quarterly bonus program
Flexible schedules, including work-from-home days
Co-treat sessions with dually certified SLP-BCBAs
Behavior Treatment Committee collaboration sessions
Strong RBT training program
Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1