Lehigh University's Autism Services program sits at the intersection of rigorous research and real-world impact. If you're a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who finds meaning in shaping meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and in mentoring the clinicians who deliver that care, this role puts you at the center of that work.
Position Number: S97060
This position is a Grade: 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $56,030-$68,190 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design and develop individualized behavioral support plans for clients diagnosed with ASD
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral interventions, adjusting plans as clinical data indicates
- Conduct functional behavior assessments to inform treatment planning
- Collaborate with caregivers, educators, and external service providers to ensure cohesive, client-centered care
- Lead treatment team meetings and coordinate care across all stakeholders involved in a client's program
- Provide structured supervision and direct oversight to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
- Deliver training to RBTs, caregivers, and teachers in the implementation of behavior intervention strategies
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with BACB standards and program requirements
- Report on client progress and program outcomes to the LUAS Director and Clinical Director
- Contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of Lehigh's university-based autism services program
What You Bring
- Master's Degree in a related field
- Three to five years of work related experience
- One to three years experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Three to five years experience working with children with autism
- Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential and PA Behavior Specialist credential in good standing
- Proven ability to supervise and train RBTs or paraprofessionals in ABA practice
- Strong communication skills for translating clinical guidance to families and interdisciplinary teams
- Commitment to ethical, evidence-based practice aligned with BACB professional standards
- Flexibility; May include evening and weekend hours, depending on service schedule and client/family availability
Why Lehigh
Within Lehigh University's College of Education, you'll work alongside faculty and clinicians who take applied research seriously. Staff enjoy above-standard retirement contributions, generous paid leave, and tuition benefits — all within a campus community invested in professional growth. This program connects university expertise directly to the families who need it most. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
- This position is funded by soft dollars; there is no severance associated with this position.
- This position works with minors, therefore background check is required.
- The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
Advertised: September 21, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Organization
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University is a premier coeducational, nondenominational, private residential research university that offers a distinctive academic environment for undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. Lehigh University’s annual report from 2013 provides an overview of the intellectual activity across campus as well as a financial report. It is posted on our website at http://www.lehigh.edu/annualreport/ .
Lehigh offers more than 90 undergraduate programs and majors featuring more than 2,000 courses in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Business and Economics, The College of Education and The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Lehigh confers a total of 12 degrees at the undergraduate and advanced degree level. We have 482 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty and approximately 200 adjunct faculty and lecturers and 10 full-time visiting faculty. With approximately 4700 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students, a small student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work closely with professors. About 69% of all full-time faculty are tenured, and 99% of full-time tenure-track faculty hold a doctorate degree or the highest degree in their field. We have 1,215 staff members supporting the academic, research and administrative functions.
Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh is situated on over 2,300 acres on four campuses. The Asa Packer Campus, Mountaintop Campus, and Murray H. Goodman Campus are contiguous and feature more than 153 buildings with 4.3 million-plus square feet of classroom, laboratory, office and living space. The campus also has 180 acres of playing fields and half of the campus is preserved as open space.