Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)

Bright Light , a part of the Sevita family , provides center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities.Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Bright Light ABA | Columbia, South Carolina

Starting Salary: $88,000 + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Uncapped Incentive Program

Position Overview

Bright Light ABA is seeking a motivated and clinically skilled Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our Columbia team. The BCBA will be responsible for providing high-quality, individualized ABA services to children with autism spectrum disorder and supporting families in achieving meaningful outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative clinical team, develop individualized treatment programs, mentor and supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and make a meaningful impact on the lives of the children and families we serve.

The ideal candidate is passionate about evidence-based practice, committed to clinical excellence, and interested in contributing to a supportive and collaborative center environment.

Compensation and Incentives

• Starting Salary: $88,000 annually.

• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000.

• Incentive Program: Uncapped earning potential through Bright Light ABA’s incentive program.

• Additional opportunities for professional growth and increased earning potential based on performance and program expectations.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Conduct functional behavior assessments, skills assessments, and other clinical evaluations as appropriate.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, client needs, and family priorities.

• Establish measurable goals targeting communication, social skills, adaptive behavior, daily living skills, and reduction of interfering behaviors.

• Regularly evaluate client progress and modify treatment goals and interventions based on data.

• Ensure treatment plans are individualized, clinically appropriate, and consistent with evidence-based ABA practices.

2. Clinical Oversight and Supervision

• Provide ongoing clinical supervision and direction to assigned RBTs.

• Monitor treatment implementation and provide performance feedback to promote treatment integrity.

• Conduct observations, model instructional strategies, and support staff development.

• Provide clinical guidance regarding behavior intervention strategies, skill acquisition programs, and generalization.

• Ensure appropriate supervision and documentation in accordance with BACB, payer, and organizational requirements.

3. Family Collaboration and Caregiver Training

• Establish collaborative relationships with parents and caregivers.

• Provide caregiver training and support to promote skill development and generalization across environments.

• Incorporate family priorities and feedback into treatment planning.

• Communicate regularly regarding client progress, treatment recommendations, and clinical needs.

• Support families in implementing strategies that promote meaningful outcomes outside of the clinic.

4. Clinical Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.

• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and authorization-related documentation within required timelines.

• Monitor client data and make clinically appropriate treatment modifications.

• Maintain compliance with BACB standards, South Carolina Medicaid requirements, payer requirements, and organizational policies.

• Participate in clinical reviews, quality improvement activities, and staff training as needed.

5. Team Collaboration and Center Support

• Collaborate with the Program Director and clinical team to support effective service delivery.

• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, and ongoing professional development.

• Support appropriate caseload management, scheduling, and continuity of care.

• Communicate proactively regarding client needs, staffing concerns, and barriers to treatment.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical environment focused on client outcomes and staff development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.

• Applicable South Carolina licensure, as required.

• Experience providing ABA services to children with autism spectrum disorder.

• Experience developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support RBTs and other clinical team members.

• Strong understanding of ABA principles, assessment practices, clinical documentation, and payer requirements.

• Excellent communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to ethical practice, clinical quality, and meaningful client outcomes.

The Opportunity

Join a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and individualized care. As a BCBA at Bright Light ABA, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working alongside a supportive team of professionals dedicated to high-quality ABA services. With a competitive starting salary, sign-on bonus, and uncapped incentive program, this role offers an opportunity to grow professionally while being recognized for your contributions.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law