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Lighthouse Autism Center
Moline, Illinois · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBANo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$90k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

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 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, functional behavioral assessments, and design individualized behavioral treatment and skill acquisition plans. They are also responsible for supervising and training ABA technicians while providing supportive communication to families regarding treatment progress.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral treatment planningTrauma-informed careNeuroaffirming approachClinical documentation

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 2,639 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 #8 of 11 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 57 active listings.

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (124 salary observations; 253 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,898 salary observations; 5,264 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
50%
Relocation assistance
36%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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

Quarterly bonus program
Flexible schedules
Work-from-home days
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