Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Description
Position
The BCaBA is responsible for providing behavior analysis services to assist the Behavior Analyst. The BCaBA will implement the treatment plan developed with the BCBA to develop socially appropriate skills that align with the overall goals for successful completion of ABA services.
Duties
- Implement behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
- Record data for prescribed training protocols.
Provide parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress.
- Assist Behavior Analysts with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments.
- Assist Behavior Analysts in preparing client materials as instructed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
- Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
- Our BCaBAs at Lighthouse Autism Center enjoy the following:
- Realistic caseloads
- Consistent schedules – no nights or weekends
- Quarterly bonus program
- Flexible schedules
- 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
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.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree encompassing behavior analytic content
- Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
- Eligible to provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)
Key Responsibilities
The BCaBA implements behavior analysis services, including skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols, under the guidance of a BCBA. They also provide training to parents and caregivers while maintaining a safe and organized therapy environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) at Lighthouse Autism Center a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,004 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Lighthouse Autism Center ranks #12 of 14 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, 26 active listings.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 22% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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