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Lighthouse Autism Center
South Sioux City, Nebraska

Child Behavior Therapist (RBT) Afternoon Part-Time

BCBANo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding career dedicated to helping children reach their full potential? If so, we want YOU to join us as a RBT at Lighthouse Autism Center!

As a RBT at Lighthouse, you will work with a team of rockstar clinicians and behavior analysts to provide high-quality, center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism.

You'll receive all the training you need to play an integral role in helping children learn new skills and reach their goals. Join a team that is dedicated to living out Lighthouse's Core Values by being Compassionate, Trustworthy, Courageous, and Committed--and become a Lighthouse Legend!

This position is part-time, Monday to Friday - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

  • Here are some of the awesome things you'll get to do as an RBT at Lighthouse:
  • Work one-on-one with kids (18 months to school age) to provide ABA therapy in a center-based approach.
  • Collaborate with a team of clinicians and behavior analysts to implement custom therapy plans unique to the needs of each child.
  • Use your creativity and enthusiasm in a play-based and naturalistic therapy setting.
  • Help children to progress in educational and social settings and prepare children to eventually transition to a more traditional school setting.
  • Track and document progress for each child as you implement custom therapy programs.
  • Be a part of a fun and supportive team that is dedicated to living out Lighthouse's Core Values.

What We Bring

Paid training to help ensure you are confident and successful as you earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification and begin your career in ABA therapy. Additional training as you progress through our career levels.

Tuition reimbursement toward masters level education in a needed field. If you have the drive and desire, Lighthouse will be by your side all the way to BCBA Certification.

Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and growth—in only 3 to 15 months, you could climb from Trainee to RBT Trainer with pay raises along the way!

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
  • Part time afternoon schedule available noon - 4:00 pm.

No contractual obligation! We hope you stay because it’s a great place to work, not because you are contractually obligated to do so.

A supportive and fun work environment that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with autism and their families.

What You Bring

All applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome, a college degree is preferred but not required.

  • Experience working with children preferred but not required.
  • A passion for working with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
  • An eagerness to be a part of a caring and team-oriented company culture.
  • A deep commitment to show up every day and support a learner in their progress.

If you're ready to become a Lighthouse Legend and make a difference in the lives of children with autism, apply today!

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

All applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome—a college degree is preferred but not required

Lifting/Carrying more than 50 lbs. Able to sustain impact to body (i. e., being hit, etc.) in any area. Running, crouching, squatting, and ability to kneel for sustained periods of time. Bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes. Full range of motion of hands and arms.

Sitting on the floor and chair for long periods of time. Ability to move quickly from standing to seated, or kneeling position, without support. Communicate expressively and receptively both verbally and written.

Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license preferred.

Important Note: Safety is a priority at Lighthouse. You will undergo a background check and drug test at the time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism in a center-based setting. Collaborate with clinicians to implement custom therapy plans and document progress for each child.

Key Skills

Behavioral documentationChild developmentOne-on-one therapyData trackingClinical collaborationPatienceCommunication

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$37k–$42kMental Health Therapy median $104k (middle half $58k–$146k)147 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerNebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Nebraska26 active2,834 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 28% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 233 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Lighthouse Autism Center

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid training
Tuition reimbursement toward master's
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for advancement

Living in South Sioux City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,399/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.5
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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