BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Lighthouse-Autism-Center; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off 23 days

CE stipend + paid CE time

Recertification/licensure renewal

401K with 4% match

Employee Assistance Program

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Lighthouse Autism Center in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a BCBA to design individualized programming prioritizing communication, independence, and self-advocacy for individuals served.

Join a team with realistic caseloads, no nights or weekends, and a commitment to mentorship, ongoing training, and covered CE expenses to support your clinical growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to supervise and mentor ABA technicians and RBTs.
• Commitment to ethical, trauma-informed care and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations including functional behavioral assessments and skills assessments.
• Design behavior reduction and skill acquisition plans tailored to individuals.
• Supervise and train ABA technicians; monitor progress of behavior support plans.
• Lead family discussions to explain assessments and recommendations.

Skills

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis

State licensure eligibility

Job description

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

Your Key Tasks

• Conduct intake evaluations including functional behavioral assessments and skills assessments
• Design positive behavioral treatment and skill acquisition plans with goals tailored to the individual
• Supervise and train ABA technicians; implement, model and monitor progress of individualized behavior support and skill plans with ABA technicians
• Provide caring support during family conversations to ensure parents fully understand assessment results and treatment recommendations

Requirements

• Master’s Degree encompassing behavior analytic content
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
• Must have state licensure or be eligible to obtain state licensure
• Eligible to provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)