Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $5k Sign On Bonus

Lighthouse Autism Center; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional liability insurance

401K with match

Continuous CEUs

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Lighthouse Autism Center in Illinois is seeking a BCBA to design individualized programming that prioritizes communication, independence, and self-advocacy for learners. The role emphasizes neuro-affirming, assent-based care and trauma-informed, ethical practice within a supportive team.

You’ll work with realistic caseloads, have consistent schedules with no nights or weekends, and enjoy a quarterly bonus. The center offers flexible schedules including work-from-home days, co-treat sessions with

Qualifications

• Active BCBA credential.
• Eligible to provide supervision of RBTs.
• 2–3 years of experience in ABA with a variety of ages.
• Expressive and receptive communication across responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design individualized programming prioritizing communication, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with team and families to implement programs.
• Provide supervision of RBTs and co-treat with SLP-BCBAs.

Skills

BCBA credential

RBT supervision

ABA experience

Communication skills

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 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.