Assistant Clinical Director - (BCBA)
Listed compensation
$80k-$90k
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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 neuro-affirming, assent-based approach and focus on trauma-informed, ethical care to support the people we serve. 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
Lighthouse is an ACE Provider with a Free Internal CEU Library. Also as a CASP member we have access to over 100+ free BACB CEUs.
- Behavior Treatment 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 + Paid Holidays
- 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
- Master’s Degree encompassing behavior analytic content
- 3 years of Clinical Experience
- Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
- Eligible to provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement individualized behavior analytic programming to support learner independence and communication. Collaborate with clinical teams and provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians in a center-based environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Clinical Director - (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 2,510 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Michigan, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (40 salary observations; 136 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,619 salary observations; 5,760 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 25% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,510 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Michigan vs national | $86k median in Michigan | $93k nationally (−8%)40 state / 1,619 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Michigan | 82 active | 2,549 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 36% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,238 in the last 30 days | 579 the 30 days before (+114%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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