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Lighthouse Autism Center
Marion, Iowa · Hybrid

Assistant Clinical Director - (BCBA)

BCBA 8.4 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $100K

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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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 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

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

The Assistant Clinical Director will design individualized behavior analytic programming focused on communication, independence, and self-advocacy. They will also provide clinical leadership, supervise Registered Behavior Technicians, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionTrauma-informed careNeuroaffirming approachAssent-based therapyCommunication trainingIndependence trainingSelf-advocacy training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Clinical Director - (BCBA) at Lighthouse Autism Center a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,454 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 #7 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 73/100, 52 active listings.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 24% have no call, 86% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Lighthouse Autism Center

Hospitals and Health Care
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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Realistic caseloads
Consistent schedules – no nights or weekends
Quarterly bonus program
Flexible schedules, including work-from-home days
Co-treat sessions with dually certified SLP-BCBAs
Behavior Treatment Committee collaboration sessions
Strong RBT training program
Centers designed for naturalistic teaching