Center Based BCBA | $80,000 - $95,000
Listed compensation
$80k-$102k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Our Team as a BCBA at Illuminate!
25 Billable Hours Weekly | Attainable Caseloads | Sign-On Bonus | Comprehensive Benefits
Ready to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing flexibility? At Illuminate, we’re growing with purpose - and we’re looking for passionate BCBAs to grow with us. Plus, we’re offering a sign-on bonus to welcome you aboard!
What We’re About
We specialize in personalized ABA therapy for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our collaborative teams of BCBAs, supervisors, and technicians work closely with families to create treatment plans that truly fit each child.
Your Role
As a BCBA at Illuminate, you’ll lead the clinical side of care - developing and overseeing ABA treatment plans, mentoring behavior technicians and case supervisors, and guiding families through meaningful progress. You’ll partner closely with the Clinical Director while helping shape high-quality, compassionate services for every client.
- Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Attainable Caseloads
- Competitive salary - $80,000 - $95,000 annually
- Sign-on Bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional development support & bonuses
- Weekly collaboration and 1:1 support with your State/Clinical Director
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Insurance (multiple plan options), Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
Preventive Care Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Insurance, Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Insurance
- What You’ll Do
- Design, monitor, and refine ABA treatment plans
- Supervise behavior technicians and case supervisors
- Conduct FBAs, update client programs, and track progress
- Provide parent coaching and support
- Maintain quality documentation and reports
- Mentor staff and lead monthly training sessions
- Stay current with research and share best practices with the team
What You Bring
Required
- Master’s degree in ABA, psychology, special education, child development, or a related field
- BCBA certification (or qualifying licensed healthcare professional)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills
Preferred
- 2+ years in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Experience developing behavior reduction and skill acquisition plans
- Previous work as a Behavior Technician or Case Supervisor
If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and want a role that blends leadership, flexibility, and purpose, we’d love to meet you. Come grow with Illuminate - where great clinicians build great outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The BCBA will lead clinical care by developing and overseeing ABA treatment plans while supervising behavior technicians and case supervisors. They are also responsible for conducting FBAs, providing parent coaching, and maintaining high-quality clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a related field and possess a BCBA certification. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and previous work as a behavior technician or supervisor.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 46 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 46% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k–$102k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)236 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Ohio | 24 active | 2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 46% no call · 80% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,262 in the last 30 days | 577 the 30 days before (+119%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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- Includes call
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Cleveland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $124k≈ 1.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,359/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.