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Healthcare, Autism Therapy, Behavioral Health Services

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Decatur, ILHybridFull Time$75,000–$90,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • BCBA
  • ABA
  • functional behavioral assessments
  • skills assessments
  • positive behavioral treatment plans
  • skill acquisition plans
  • ABA technicians
  • family conversations
  • treatment recommendations
  • neuroaffirming

Nice to have

  • SLP-BCBAs

Role summary

Lighthouse Autism Center is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join their team. This role involves designing individualized programming focused on communication, independence, and self-advocacy using a neuroaffirming, assent-based, and trauma-informed approach. Key responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, functional behavioral assessments, designing treatment plans, and supervising ABA technicians. The position offers realistic caseloads, consistent schedules, flexible work arrangements including work-from-home days, and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in the ABA field and be eligible to provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT).

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

  • 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.
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