Hybrid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $5k Sign On Bonus
Listed compensation
$75k-$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
- 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
Design and implement individualized programming for learners that prioritizes communication, independence, and self-advocacy. Collaborate with clinical teams and provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians using a neuro-affirming, assent-based approach.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hybrid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $5k Sign On Bonus 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 2,509 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 Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (107 salary observations; 258 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,710 salary observations; 5,648 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 43 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 40% have no call, 77% 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 2,509 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$90k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $83k (middle half $79k–$90k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $85k median in Illinois | $92k nationally (−8%)107 state / 1,710 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois | 115 active | 2,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 65% remote · 40% no call · 77% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,232 in the last 30 days | 711 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
- Hybrid
- Remote