Hybrid BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Lighthouse Autism Center; Waterloo (IA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance start day 1

23 days off/year

CE stipend & time

Licensure renewal support

401K match after 30 days

Employee Assistance Program

Professional liability insurance

Flexible schedules with WFH days

Job summary

Lighthouse Autism Center is seeking a BCBA to lead individualized programming focused on communication, independence, and self-advocacy. You will design and supervise behavior support and skill-building plans, collaborating with families to ensure understanding of assessment results and recommendations.

We offer a compassionate, ethical environment with mentorship, ongoing training, and a quarterly bonus program. Flexible schedules include work-from-home days and strong RBT training support.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA credential and state licensure eligibility.
• Experience supervising RBTs or ABA technicians.
• Strong focus on ethical, trauma-informed care and neuroaffirming practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations including functional behavior assessments.
• Design positive behavior support and skill acquisition plans.
• Supervise ABA technicians and monitor progress of plans.

Skills

Clinical supervision

ABA techniques

Data collection

Education

BCBA credential

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

Job Type: Full-time

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

• 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 Technician
• At least 1 year as a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst

Salary Description

Up to $115,000 + quarterly bonus opportunities