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Lighthouse Autism Center

Center-based ABA therapy with integrated speech

Clinical Director - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDecatur, IL, USA$85k - $95k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field is required.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification is required.
  • An Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst credential is preferred, or the candidate must be able to obtain state licensure.
  • At least two years of experience in the applied behavior analysis field, working with a variety of ages, is required.
  • At least two years of management or supervision experience is required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently with applied behavior analysis programming and implement evidence-based intervention strategies.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate expressively and receptively for all responsibilities within the role.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the quality of therapy within the center, develop programs, and train staff, including Junior Program Managers, Program Managers, and Assistant Clinical Directors.
  • Supervise the Clinical Administrator and Registered Behavior Technician Training Coordinator to ensure quality new-hire training and general center management.
  • Oversee center management needs and collaborate with the Clinical Administrator, Registered Behavior Technician Training Coordinator, Insurance Coordinator, Family and Outreach Coordinator, Human Resources, Payroll, Information Technology, Maintenance, and Regional Director.
  • Review and edit clinicians’ behavior intervention plans and treatment plan goals.
  • Review and edit clinicians’ authorizations and provide feedback as needed.
  • Schedule clinical team reports using the authorization dashboard and authorization tickets.
  • Complete peer reviews with clinicians in the center.
  • Oversee clinician caseloads, provide additional support, and make clinical recommendations.
  • Assist clinicians with parent training on handling issues in the home environment, safety, and related matters.
  • Train clinicians on language used in written and oral parent communications.
  • Lead weekly meetings with the clinical team.
  • Oversee and monitor planned and unplanned learner discharges, initial assessments, and learner start dates.
  • Meet weekly with clinicians to review learner goals, progress, and areas for improvement.
  • Continually challenge and train new Junior Program Managers and Program Managers in the building.
  • Provide 15 hours per week of ethical, direct billable service with learners in the center, and ensure the BCBA team meets expectations; discuss barriers and performance improvement plans when expectations are not met.
  • Complete and review daily BCBA logs to document billable hours promptly.

Desired Qualifications

  • Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst licensure, or ability to obtain it.

About the Company

Lighthouse Autism Center

Center-based ABA therapy with integrated speech

Lighthouse Autism Center runs a network of center-based clinics that provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, serving ages 2–18, and also offers diagnostic services, pre-academic programs, and parent training. Therapy consists of intensive one-on-one ABA sessions in a play-based setting, using the Lighthouse Fusion® model that directly integrates speech therapy into daily ABA activities, led by clinicians who are both BCBAs and Speech-Language Pathologists. The company differentiates itself by combining behavioral and speech therapies in a coordinated program, expanding from a single Indiana center to a multi-state network with community outreach and an autism-friendly certification program. Its goal is to make high-quality autism services accessible to underserved communities while supporting families with comprehensive services.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Mishawaka, IN
Founded
2012

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